Stairway and stairwell accidents are a common cause of serious injuries that can lead to permanent disability and even death in some cases. Due to the prevalence of staircases in homes, apartment buildings, workplaces, and commercial spaces like restaurants and bars, stairway accidents are the second leading cause of accidental injury in the country, behind …
Protecting Yourself With Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist Coverage
Under the law, drivers are required to carry auto insurance coverage to protect themselves, their passengers, and other motorists in case of an Omaha car accident. However, some drivers choose to forgo insurance altogether or have insufficient coverage. According to the Insurance Information Institute’s 2023 study, 7.8 percent of Nebraska drivers are uninsured. That equates …
What To Do After an Accident With a Distracted Truck Driver
Distracted driving is a common cause of all motor vehicle accidents on American roadways today, with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimating that 920,000 accidents each year can be linked to driver distractions. Truck drivers, who spend much of their time on the nation’s highways, can be particularly susceptible to distracted driving behaviors. Boredom, …
New Big Game “In It To Win It” Commercial
Berry Law Launches a New Big Game Commercial OMAHA, Nebraska. February 12, 2022 Berry Law is proud to announce its NEW “Big Game” commercial. Winning comes with out guarantees, “Focus, discipline and extraordinary effort make winning more likely” Life provides opportunity to win everyday, but sometimes our biggest wins come from our biggest set-back. Coming …
Preventing and Litigating Wet Floor Accident Cases
Accidents caused by wet floors that result in slips and falls are a leading reason for injuries in the United States. Retail stores and workplaces pose particular risks for wet floor accidents, with the Centers for Disease Control citing slips and falls to be a leading cause of injuries in those locations nationwide. Spills and …
Tips for Dealing with a Rental Car Accident
Accidents that occur while driving a rental car are often a result of a motorist who is driving an unfamiliar vehicle in unfamiliar surroundings, but they can also occur due to the negligence of other drivers on the road. Whether on vacation or traveling for business, rental car accidents are inconvenient and often lead to …
Critical Factors in Blind Spot Accident Claims
Midwestern highways are traveled by thousands of freight-bearing and commercial vehicles each day as they transport goods and individuals from hub states across the country. Their size and weight put commercial vehicles like tractor trailers and busses at increased risk for serious accidents. An estimated 840,000 tractor trailer or large commercial vehicle accidents each year …
Everything You Need to Know About Slip and Fall Accident Cases
According to data from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), slips, trips, and falls are the leading causes of injuries in retail stores and workplaces nationwide. More than one million people are admitted to emergency rooms each year due to these types of accidents. Despite how common slip, trip, and fall injuries are, only a …
Important Factors in Rideshare Accident Claims
Ridesharing is a form of transportation where multiple individuals use the same vehicle to arrive at a destination. Carpooling was the original rideshare, making transportation convenient and more affordable than taking a taxi or owning a personal vehicle. Over the past decade, companies like Lyft and Uber have capitalized on the rideshare concept. Rideshare companies …
Causes and Consequences of Side-Impact Crashes
Side-impact crashes, also known as T-bone accidents or broadside collisions, are among the most dangerous type of motor vehicle accidents for drivers and passengers alike. These collisions occur when the side of a vehicle is struck straight on or at an angle. Since there are few structural barriers between the occupants and the striking vehicle, …