When you are hurt in a car accident, the cause of the crash can greatly impact the amount of compensation you may recover in a car accident case. For example, if a driver was drunk, speeding, or breaking traffic laws, it may be easier to prove their negligence. An Omaha car accident attorney can further explain how …
Being involved in an auto accident is an overwhelming and confusing experience. Whether you file an insurance injury claim or take your case to a full jury trial, the legal processes necessary to protect your rights can be challenging and complicated. If you have been injured in a crash because of someone else’s negligence, call …
Damages” is a legal term that refers to the monetary compensation for loss or injury caused by the wrongful or negligent act of another person or party. Generally, after a car accident in Omaha, the injured party or parties may seek compensation for economic and non-economic damages to cover losses such as medical bills, lost …
Negligence is defined as “the failure to exercise a reasonable standard of care that puts another person at risk.” Negligence is a foundational part of most personal injury cases because, in most personal injury cases, the injury resulted from another person’s negligence. Depending on the circumstances, there may be different types of negligence, including the …
Injuries caused by an auto accident can be incredibly painful and expensive to treat. Fortunately, you have the right to file an insurance claim or civil suit to get the payment you need to support your recovery, but what rights do passengers have after a car accident? The team at Berry Law is happy to …
Car accidents involving commercial vehicles like UPS trucks can be devastating, and victims often face significant medical bills, lost wages, and other damages. But can you sue UPS if you were injured by one of their drivers? The answer is not a simple yes or no. There are several factors that come into play when …
You deserve to take legal action against the party responsible for your accident with a delivery truck. Before you file a complaint with your local civil justice, though, you need to know who you can hold legally responsible for your crash. While your gut may give you one answer, you have a legal obligation to …
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, 42,939 people died in motor vehicle accidents on U.S. roadways in 2021 — the largest number of traffic-related fatalities since 2005, and a 10% increase over the previous year. The number of people injured in car crashes also increased from 2.28 million to 2.5 million. Alcohol, speeding, and …
According to the National Safety Council’s Injury Facts report, Motorcycles make up 3% of all registered motor vehicles on U.S. roads, but they account for 14% of all traffic fatalities. Over the past decade, motorcycle death rates have increased by 29%, with nearly 6,000 fatalities last year alone. Another 80,000 people suffered injuries in motorcycle …
Most cases of whiplash heal within months, primarily if the patient seeks medical treatment soon after the injury occurs. But sometimes, there are long-term effects of whiplash — such as pain, headaches, reduced range of motion, and blurry vision, to name a few — that linger for years after an accident that can be debilitating. …
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