Berry Law has been a trusted name in legal representation and counsel since 1965 in Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska. Now, our legacy extends to Seward, where we have recently opened a new office location to better serve our clients. Our new office address is: 139 South 6th, Street, Seward, Nebraska 68434 You will find the …
Avvo Highlights Attorney John S. Berry in Recent Online Publication
Attorney John S. Berry of Berry Law in Nebraska has recently been featured in a Lawyernomics “Modern JD” spotlight article for his skills, experience, and ethics in and out of the courtroom. Lawyernomics is part of Avvo, which is widely regarded to be one of the best lawyer-rating organizations in the world. In particular, the “Modern JD” spotlight highlights …
Interstate Trucking Accident Litigation
You probably don’t think about what would happen if something flew off your car and landed on the interstate. Long-suffering movie families routinely lose luggage off the tops of their station wagons, but in real life we generally store duffel bags and suitcases in our trunks. Unless you’re carrying a bicycle or towing a grill, …
Should You Hire a VA Disability Claims Attorney?
We run into a lot of misconceptions about what an attorney can do for a veteran seeking disability compensation from the VA. When deciding whether you should hire an attorney, consider the following: Should I Hire an Attorney? If you have received a denial from the VA, it might be time to contact an attorney. …
24,000 Veterans Diagnosed with Traumatic Brain Injuries by Unqualified Medical Professionals
From 2007 to 2015, the VA used unqualified physicians to evaluate over 24,000 veterans’ traumatic brain injury (TBI) claims. Subsequently, this issue was uncovered by Minneapolis news team KARE 11, who found that 300 veterans at the local VA Medical Center were denied benefits due to improper exams. Moreover, KARE 11 revealed that only one …
Interstate Trucking
Shocking as it may seem, when a trucking company is involved in a crash, they will often quickly have a team of investigators at the scene of the crash, and despite their being several people at the scene taking stock of what happened, the company will mysteriously “lose” evidence which one would think should be …
What Is “Tort Reform”?
“Tort reform” is a phrase used for the process of limiting the ability of injured persons to fairly recover for their injuries, even when their injuries are caused by someone else. One popular technique of persons championing tort reform is to use social medial to spread tales of what they consider outrageous verdicts by out …
Expediting Claims Tips
The amount of time that it takes for the VA to decide an appeal leaves many veterans feeling hopeless about moving their claims forward. The VA provides several criteria that allow veterans claims to be expedited. Further there is are avenues outside the VA that can get eyes on a file within the VA. How …
Insurance: Collateral Source Rule
In some states, the “collateral source rule” is a powerful negotiating tool you and your attorney can use to help maximize your recovery after an injury which was not your fault. Generally speaking, the collateral source rule states that in the event your case goes to trial, you are allowed to ask the jury to …
From injury to verdict, what happens in my personal injury case?
From injury to verdict, what happens in my personal injury case? You have been injured by someone else’s negligence. What is likely to happen from this point on? Provided the at-fault person has insurance, it is quite possible that before you have the chance to contact an attorney, you will be contacted by a representative …