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What to Say to Police After a Car Accident

By Jason Bottlinger on October 15, 2024

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?

By Jason Bottlinger on June 30, 2024

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

By Jason Bottlinger on June 15, 2024

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

By Jason Bottlinger on May 30, 2024

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

By Jason Bottlinger on May 15, 2024

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

By Jason Bottlinger on February 11, 2024

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?

By Jason Bottlinger on November 15, 2023

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

By Jason Bottlinger on October 20, 2023

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?

By Jason Bottlinger on October 10, 2023

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

By Jason Bottlinger on July 30, 2023

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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