Personal Injury Blog
Electric Vehicle Fires and Dangers They Pose to Buildings
Building fires can have devastating consequences. Every year from 2018 to 2020, an estimated 1,900 fatal residential fires occurred in the U.S., as reported by the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA). These fires caused an estimated annual average of 2,745 deaths, 625 injuries, and $230 million in lost property. Among the other potential causes, electric vehicles have caused building fires in recent years.
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Can PTSD Be Included in a Nebraska Personal Injury Claim?
PTSD is an abbreviation for post-traumatic stress disorder. It is a mental condition triggered by a traumatic event. Most personal injury incidents can cause PTSD, including motor vehicle accidents, bicycle accidents, dog bites, and pedestrian accidents. Damages for PTSD may be included in a personal injury claim; however, PTSD alone is not worth compensation.
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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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What Common Dangers Cause Premises Liability Claims?
Property owners in Nebraska are responsible for maintaining the safety of their premises to prevent harm to those on the property. When they fail to do so, property owners may be held liable for resulting injuries that occur on the property. The following are some common dangers that give rise to premises liability claims.
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Why You Should Always Report a Slip and Fall
Slip and fall accidents are among some of the most common accidents, leading to more than one million emergency room visits a year in the United States. While some of the injuries may be minor, many are very severe, causing broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, or even loss of life. If you were injured in a slip and fall accident on another party’s property, report the slip and fall as soon as possible. Get a full medical assessment and tell the attending doctor what occurred. Reporting a slip and fall to the property owner or manager could be a vital point in a personal injury claim and protect the safety of future patrons or visitors to a property.
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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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Do “Beware of Dog” Signs Affect Dog Bite Liability?
Nebraska is a strict liability state for dog bites. Under the law, dog owners are liable for any injuries or damages their animals cause, regardless of negligence. Although dog and property owners may try to use signs that say “Beware of Dog” as a defense if the dog attacks a person, this will not protect them from liability in most cases. Under our state’s strict liability dog bite statutes, owners are liable for “any and all damages that may accrue . . . to any person, other than a trespasser, by reason of having been bitten by any such dog or dogs . . .”
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The Most Common Causes of Nursing Home Falls
Falls in nursing homes can cause devastating injuries for older adults. Nursing home facilities and staff have a duty to exercise care to prevent elderly residents from the risk of falling. If your loved one has suffered a fall in an Omaha nursing home, speak with an experienced personal injury attorney about your options under the law.
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A Complete Guide to Truck Blind Spots
A blind spot is an area immediately surrounding a vehicle that cannot be observed by a driver in the normal field of vision, including the rear view and side mirrors. Large commercial trucks have large blind spots around the front, sides, and back of the vehicle. If you cannot see the driver in the truck’s side mirror, you can safely assume the driver cannot see you.
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