Personal Injury Blog
The National Legal Battle Over Roundup Is Coming to Nebraska
In the last three years, there have been over 13,000 lawsuits filed against the agri-chemical giant Monsanto (now owned by Bayer) for the company’s failure to give proper warning to its customers about the potentially carcinogenic effects of Roundup, a popular weed-killer. In three groundbreaking trials in California, Monsanto was ultimately ordered to pay more than $2 billion in damages to a small set of victims. And now, Nebraska has been selected as the next state to see the battle over Roundup play out in the courtroom, setting the stage for a new wave of litigation.
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What Is Premises Liability? Attorney Bottlinger Tells Us
Going shopping on Black Friday can be like entering a madhouse, but for our client, it was worse—he suffered a catastrophic injury when the store failed to secure a loose board. In this video interview, Jason Bottlinger goes over the basics of premises liability and explains why the store was responsible for his client’s recovery, both medical and financial.
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What Is Estate Planning? Jason Bottlinger Explains
In this video interview, Jason Bottlinger talks about how his firm handles estate planning for Omaha families and what makes for a successful transition. Do you need a will? A trust? A limited liability company? Our legal team can look at your situation and use the right vehicle to match your objective.
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Surgical Mesh: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You
On July 15, 2019, an attorney for the State of California asked a San Diego judge to award more than $704 million to victims of a faulty implantable mesh made by a subsidiary of corporate giant Johnson & Johnson. The claim, which was filed in 2016, is now being heard in a bench trial: the first such trial to take place between a state attorney general and a mesh manufacturer. We expect the outcome of this lawsuit to set a precedent and create more rights for victims.
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“Download Our App!” — Why the Insurance Company Wants More Control Over How You File a Claim
With the all-encompassing popularity of smartphones in today’s world, there’s a growing trend among insurance companies to allow customers to file claims directly through a mobile app. For some collision victims, this can make the process of receiving a settlement easier. Even though it doesn’t apply to all types of car accidents, the ability to snap a picture and receive a price estimate in a matter of hours is an attractive feature for many.
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What Was Your Most Memorable Car Accident? Jason Bottlinger Talks About One of His Most Rewarding Cases
Jason Bottlinger has helped countless individuals recover financial compensation to address their medical expenses and lost earnings following a collision. He works to protect his clients from getting taken advantage of by insurance companies, who frequently pressure victims into accepting a settlement that is much less than what they deserve. Throughout his time helping car accident victims, there’s one case that stands out in his mind. In this video, Jason Bottlinger talks about how he helped a woman get the important medical care she needed after getting hit by a careless driver.
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Bottlinger Law L.L.C. Has Chosen Two Winners!
We at Bottlinger Law L.L.C. asked for a lot from our 2019 Bowties and Books Scholarship applicants. We wanted to know why they chose the college they did, and how they hope this school experience will influence their future. We wanted an engaging story in 500-1,000 words.
Well, the responses we received were delightful.
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Google Data Center Coming to Nebraska
As part of its $13 billion national expansion for 2019, Google has announced plans to build a data center in Nebraska. Based on certain indications, it is possible that the center may be located in the Omaha area. Google’s investment in data centers and offices across the country will create a need for thousands of new employees, along with thousands of construction jobs in Nebraska.
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Four Dead in Three Months in Farm Accidents
A recent spate of farm accidents has killed four and injured two people in Nebraska. Unfortunately, farm worker injuries and fatalities are not uncommon. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, agriculture is one of the most hazardous industries in the U.S.
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California Couple Awarded $2 Billion in Lawsuit Against Monsanto
On May 13th, 2019, a jury in Oakland, California, awarded Alva and Alberta Pilliod $2 billion in disciplinary damages after they reached the conclusion that consistent exposure to a weed-killing product produced by Monsanto Co. led to the couple’s cancer diagnoses. The Pilliods were also awarded $55 million for pain and suffering, as well as medical expenses, by the jury.
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