Personal Injury Blog
What Should You Do After a Car Accident?
Being involved in a car accident can be scary, and in some cases, life-changing. When we are faced with traumatic situations, naturally, we tend to do things out of order or forget to do them at all.
Knowing what to do before an accident can help you be better prepared “just in case.”
Whether you are a frequent driver or passenger, here are some post-accident tips:
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Laying Down the “Leash” Law in Omaha
When you decide to become a pet owner, probably the first thing you think about is the companionship and the unconditional love.
But do you think about pet laws?
Responsibility for a pet goes further than taking your pet out for walks, training it, and making sure it has all the right shots.
As a pet owner, you are liable for anything your pet does. It is up to you to ensure that any aggressive behavior is corrected early on. It’s also a good idea to know the laws in your area that pertains to pets, so you are up-to-date with any new ordinances.
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Who Pays in a Commercial Truck Accident?
Commercial trucks share the roads with passenger vehicles. Sometimes they work well together. Sometimes they do not. In any situation where there is an accident involving a commercial truck and a passenger vehicle, there is little doubt about which one will suffer the most.
Because of a truck’s size and carrying load, its weight can exceed 20 times the weight of an average passenger vehicle. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that the truck—and its driver—will come away with less damage.
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You’re Never Too Young to Prepare Your Will
Here’s a cheerful thought: time is passing by us every day. While we (technically) age, many of us don’t “feel” the age our number of birthdays otherwise indicates.
Mortality isn’t something we care to think about. Whether because of fear, sentiment, or the belief that we are going to be here forever, many people haven’t taken the steps necessary to protect their life’s earnings or their families.
Truth is, everyone needs a will or estate plan. It doesn’t matter how big or small your estate might be—every estate needs a plan. And you’re never too young to have one.
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Dealing with Uninsured/Underinsured Accidents
Getting in a car accident is scary enough. Facing the expenses of medical treatment, having to miss time from work and thereby having to make do with less, and having to pay for additional help, are very real possibilities for someone injured in an accident. When that accident was caused by someone who carried either not enough insurance (underinsured) or no insurance at all (uninsured), what recourse do you have?
Warning Signs of Emotional or Psychological Nursing Home Abuse
Finding the right Omaha nursing home for a loved one is an important process. Most of the time, the elderly do not want to leave their homes and surrender their independence to a nursing home. This is a difficult decision, and you rely on the nursing home to care for your loved one properly.
Unfortunately, there are situations where caregivers mistreat elderly patients. Physical abuse is easy to identify, but emotional and psychological abuse tend to go unnoticed. Pay close attention to your loved one when you are visiting them, and if they are exhibiting any of the following behaviors, investigate the situation immediately.
How Safe Are Omaha Drivers Compared to the Rest of the Nation?
Driving is a necessary thing that we do on a daily basis. When you hop in your car to go to work or run an errand, you don’t anticipate a car accident happening or even fear it as you drive. That’s because people generally feel safe while on the road…but are we really?
As of 2016, Omaha is the 40th safest city to drive in out of the 200 cities ranked by Allstate. Although our neighboring city, Lincoln, came in at an impressive number 14, 40th still isn’t a bad spot to be—the top 50! However, in 2015, Omaha was ranked at number 26. What caused the drastic drop?
Estate Planning for Your Children’s Future
You are your children’s best advocate. You know exactly how they like their sandwiches cut, what story they could listen to a thousand times a day, who their friends are, and how school is going. You are involved with your kids and only want the best for them. You are a responsible parent, so you plan educational trips and outings, manage the family finances, and carefully choose your babysitters and other childcare providers. But have you taken the time to put a plan in place in case something happens and you can no longer take care of yourself or your children?
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