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Why You Should File a Hit and Run Claim
Despite it being illegal, some drivers flee the scene of an accident. They choose to take this action for many reasons – avoiding insurance claims, evading arrest if they know they’re driving while drunk, or other reasons. Unfortunately, victims of a hit-and-run are left injured and unable to file a claim against an unknown negligent driver.
Farm Bankruptcies on the Rise
Last year saw a significant increase in farm bankruptcies, with 37 farms going bankrupt in the state of Nebraska, the second-highest number of farm bankruptcies in the country. This increase is following a trend of rising annual farm bankruptcies in Nebraska and throughout the USA. This is a serious economic concern in our state, as agriculture is the backbone of Nebraska and employs more people than any other industry. While there are nationwide programs and trade deals that should help ease this situation in the future, many farmers are having difficulty breaking even and keeping a farm afloat. If your farm is at risk of going under, you may want to contact a Nebraska agricultural law attorney to discuss options and get assistance.
Bottlinger Law L.L.C. Reveals the 3rd “Bowties and Books” Scholarship for 2020
Over the past two years, Bottlinger Law, L.L.C. has had the honor of hosting a $1,000 nationwide scholarship for students looking to further their education. We were so impressed by the passionate essays that we received, that we chose not just to award one exceptional student, but TWO with a $1,000 scholarship. This year, we’d like to take it one step further. So, without further ado, we are once again opening our inbox to applications for our “Bowties and Books” Scholarship, with an award of $2,500!
J&J Recalls Baby Powder Due to Asbestos Concerns
After years of asserting that their iconic baby powder was safe to use and had no harmful side effects, Johnson & Johnson has recalled 33,000 bottles of its baby powder after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) discovered evidence of asbestos in the product.
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Nebraska Traffic Deaths in August Have More Than Doubled in a Year
According to the Nebraska Department of Transportation, August saw an unprecedented wave of traffic deaths in a summer that was already troubled by fatalities.
A total of 30 people perished on Nebraska roads in the month of August 2019. That statistic is 173% higher than the 11 traffic deaths recorded between August 1st and August 29th of 2018. Eight of the 30 were children.
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Dump Truck Driver in Fatal Highway 370 Accident Charged
The dump truck driver who caused a deadly crash on Highway 370 has been criminally charged. Two children were killed in the crash.
Jesse O. Knight, 37, was arrested and charged with two counts of motor vehicle homicide and reckless driving. According to the Sarpy County Sheriff’s Department, Knight was operating his dump truck in a careless manner, and that is what allegedly caused the deadly incident.
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Delivery Driver Accidents Bring Up Liability Issues with Amazon
Amazon has become one of the largest corporations in the United States and the world since its founding in 1994. With a skyrocketing client base, and increased demand for quick and cheap deliveries, Amazon has transitioned from traditional shipping services like the United States Postal Service to independent contractors, who take on a portion of the delivery work required to keep Amazon’s massive operation going.
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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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