Car Accidents | Personal Injury Blog
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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Your Right to Safety as a Pedestrian in Omaha
Pedestrians have a right to safety in Omaha. Walking is good for physical health, mental state, and the environment, but negligent drivers can make it dangerous for pedestrians. More than 7,500 people in the U.S. were struck and killed by motor vehicles in 2022, as reported by the New York Times. Pedestrian deaths have reached the highest level in more than 40 years. Now more than ever, pedestrians require legal advocacy.
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What Hidden Injuries Can You Get from a Car Crash?
Motor vehicle collisions can cause a wide range of injuries, and not all of them are immediately apparent. While broken bones, deep cuts, and other visible injuries may be evident after a crash, other types of injuries may take hours, days, or weeks for symptoms to manifest. Victims of motor vehicle collisions can suffer hidden injuries, including whiplash, concussions and traumatic brain injuries, internal organ damage, and other soft tissue injuries. It is essential to know how to recognize and address these hidden car crash injuries.
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How Amazon’s Policies Push Drivers to Dangerous Extremes
Amazon is the leading online retailer worldwide. In the U.S. alone, the website gets two billion visits per month. The company is on track to reach $746.22 billion in sales in 2023.
Quick delivery time is one of the features that makes Amazon so popular. The company offers next-day and two-day delivery options for customers hurrying to receive their products. Unfortunately, Amazon’s policies can pressure their drivers, contributing to accidents.
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Nebraska’s Dashcam Laws and Their Effect on Liability
Dashcam footage can provide powerful evidence in a personal injury claim. In many cases, the footage can give you the upper hand when it comes to negotiating with the at-fault party’s insurance company. To ensure the footage you have is admissible in court, it is important to obtain consent from everyone in your vehicle before you record their voices if the dashcam records audio. Otherwise, the footage may be inadmissible.
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Why More Vehicles Drive With Lights off at Night
You may have noticed a recent increase in the number of drivers traveling without their headlights on at night. In the past this dangerous phenomenon was rarely seen on the roads. The reason it has become more common recently is lighted gauge clusters.
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The Driving Threats Posed by St. Patrick’s Day
One of the most dangerous driving days of the year is right around the corner. In honor of the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated on March 17 with shamrocks, corned beef and cabbage, the wearing of the green, and plenty of green beer and other alcoholic beverages. With parades, pub crawls, and private parties, this is one of the worst days of the year for intoxicated drivers and pedestrians on the roadways.
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