Car Accidents | Personal Injury Blog
Omaha’s New No-Turn-on-Red Law: What Drivers Need to Know
Omaha drivers will need to adjust to a significant update in Nebraska traffic law. Under the new legislation, it is now illegal to turn right on a red arrow in Nebraska. This update to Omaha’s driving laws is part of a broader effort to enhance road safety and reduce pedestrian injuries and fatalities across the state.
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Speeding and Teen Drivers: Omaha’s Rising Concern
Every year, headlines in Nebraska highlight a tragic reality: teen drivers are involved in a disproportionate number of speeding-related crashes.
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The Impact of Distracted Driving on Omaha’s Roads
Distracted driving has become one of the leading causes of vehicle accidents across the United States—and Omaha is no exception. Whether it’s texting behind the wheel, using a navigation app, or reaching for a dropped object, distracted drivers are putting lives at risk every day.
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What to Say to Police After a Car Accident
Why What You Say to the Police Matters After a Car Accident
Knowing what to say to police after a car accident helps ensure accurate documentation of the incident. Words exchanged at the scene of the accident can have a significant impact on your case, so approach these conversations with attention and clarity.
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How Does Age Affect Someone’s Driving Ability?
Safe and effective driving is highly dependent on a person’s skill, as it requires sound judgment, good reflexes, and situational awareness. An individual’s skill and driving ability is highly dependent on age. Younger drivers often lack experience and may engage in riskier behaviors, leading to higher accident rates. On the other hand, older drivers might face issues with reaction times and vision, increasing accident risk.
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Ways That Car Insurance Companies Try to Ruin Your Claim
Insurance companies make money by collecting more in premiums compared to what’s paid out in claims. To maximize profits, they may be incentivized to deny or reduce claims. This can be achieved by strictly interpreting policy language, doing extensive documentation, and using technicalities to dispute valid insurance claims. By minimizing compensation, companies can maintain a higher profit margin, although this practice can lead to customer dissatisfaction and may lead to regulatory scrutiny.
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When a Friend Causes an Accident, and You’re Hurt as Their Passenger
Trust in a friendship operates as a two-way street, demanding accountability from both parties. When a friend causes an accident as a driver, assuming responsibility for the passenger’s injuries is a legal and personal imperative. Acknowledging fault, offering support, and cooperating with insurance claims demonstrates integrity and strengthens the friendship.
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The Role of Expert Witnesses in Car Accident Cases
In car accident cases, proving fault often hinges on eyewitness accounts, forensic analysis, and accident reconstruction. Yet, these can be subjective or inconclusive. Surveillance footage or black box data may provide clarity, but accessibility varies.
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Cruise Control and Winter Weather Driving
Never use cruise control on roads that may be slippery due to rainy, icy, or snowy conditions. Cruise control is a helpful technology that makes driving easier, but it should only be used in certain situations. Cruise control is most beneficial when you are traveling along mainly straight stretches of road where traffic is light, and there are many situations where you will want to avoid using it altogether.
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Nebraska Is a Comparative Fault State: What Does That Mean?
Under Nebraska’s comparative fault laws, negligence in civil cases may be distributed among multiple parties. Each party involved in an incident may be assigned a percentage of fault in vehicle accident cases. Compensation awarded to an injured party may be reduced by the percentage of fault assigned to that party. When fault or negligence equals or exceeds 50% for any party, that party is considered chiefly responsible for the incident and not eligible to receive any compensation.
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