Slips and falls are a leading cause of accidental injury in the United States, accounting for more than one million emergency room visits annually. An estimated 2,000 slip and fall accidents occur daily, costing Americans more than $34 billion each year. Although these incidents are extremely common, few victims actually report them because they may …
Auto Accidents Involving Elderly Drivers
With the Baby Boomer generation aging into senior citizenship in droves, there are more older drivers on America’s roads and highways than at any other time in history according to the American Automobile Association (AAA). What’s more, older drivers are keeping their licenses longer than previous generations and spending more hours driving in general. In …
Comparative Negligence in Car Accident Claims
Every driver who gets behind the wheel of a motor vehicle assumes a duty of care to other drivers on the road. When a driver breaches that duty of care by failing to follow traffic laws, driving while distracted, or driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, that driver is considered negligent and …
Pursuing Compensation for a Stairwell Accident
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 …
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