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 …
What Are the Rights of Passengers in a Car Accident?
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 …
Can I Sue UPS If I Was Injured by One of Their Drivers?
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 …
Who Pays? Liability in Delivery Truck Accidents
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 …
What Is the Average Car Accident Settlement Payout?
Before you accept a settlement offer from an insurance company, it’s recommended that you consult with a car accident lawyer to understand the value of your claim. Insurance companies are notorious for offering settlements that don’t fully compensate injured persons and their families for all their accident-related losses. A personal injury lawyer with experience handling …
What Is the Best Way to Choose a Car Accident Lawyer Near Me?
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 …
The Best Way to Find Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Near You
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 …
What are the Long-Term Effects of Whiplash?
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. …
The Alarming State of Distracted Driving in Metro Omaha: An In-Depth Safety Brief by Berry Law
Distracted Driving in Metro Omaha: An In-Depth Safety Brief by Berry Law The High-Stakes Issue on Omaha Roads Omaha, Bellevue, Council Bluffs, Papillion, La Vista, Ralston, Elkhorn, Gretna, Bennington, Carter Lake (Iowa), Millard, Boys Town, Fort Calhoun, Glenwood (Iowa), Plattsmouth, Waterloo, Springfield, Valley and other towns that make up Metro Omaha are facing a persistent …
Nebraska Road Laws: Who Is Liable in Left-Turn Accidents?
In a left-turn accident, the driver turning left is usually at fault. However, there are a few exceptions where other parties could also hold some level of liability. One of these exceptions is if the accident happened at night and the car driving straight did not have its headlights on. In this case, the turning …
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