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. …
If you are pulled over by a police officer, they may only ask you to take a field sobriety test (FST) if they have reasonable cause to believe that you are driving under the influence. Among many other signs, reasonable causes may arise if you were swerving between lanes or braking erratically. However, even if …
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 …
Accusations of federal fraud crimes, as with all white-collar crimes, can result in severe consequences for the accused, and a conviction can carry negative impacts for life. If you have been arrested or charged with a federal fraud crime, the federal crime defense lawyers at Berry Law can work tirelessly to defend your rights and …
If you are charged with a criminal offense in Nebraska, you may be facing a variety of penalties including imprisonment in a county jail or state penitentiary. If you are able to resolve your case through a plea agreement, you will know exactly what punishment will be imposed. However, if your case goes to trial …
There is a photo circulating online showing a criminal defense attorney’s billboard that says: “JUST BECAUSE YOU DID IT DOESN’T MEAN YOU’RE GUILTY.” While we don’t advertise our legal services in this way, the felony lawyers at Berry Law know there may be legal ways to minimize felony charges. Depending on your situation, we may …
Allegations of rape can have long-lasting effects on a person’s life, even when those allegations are later found to be false. Such accusations leave a mark on your good name and can make it difficult to secure employment or housing for years to come. Rape is a form of sexual assault. Charges for sexual assault …
The United States Constitution guarantees certain rights to all people within our country. As a college student living in a campus dorm: Do you know which amendment prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures? Do you know if the constitution applies to dorm rooms? Do you think college students have the same rights as people in homes? …
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