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What Makes an Injury Work-Related?
The definition of "work-related injuries" is a little vague. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), injuries and illnesses are work-related if an event in the workplace causes them. The ambiguity confuses employees and can hinder them...
Brain Injury Awareness Month: Facts You Need to Know
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month! There’s a new brain injury case every nine seconds in the US, with more than 5.3 million people living with a permanent disability from brain injury. But despite these staggering numbers, people don’t talk about the issue enough....
Dealing With Injury on Someone Else’s Property
Your home is your place of solace. On your property, you know every nook and corner and the nuances of moving around. Since you own the place, you know how to manage the inside. For you, it is a safe space. Visiting property owned by someone else is a different...
Friedman Law Research Instruction Room at the UNL Law Library
The Friedman Law Research Instruction Room is dedicated to Darrel F. Parker, a client of the firm. In 2011, Herb and his son Daniel Friedman filed a claim under the Nebraska Wrongful Conviction and Imprisonment Act on behalf of Parker. The next year, the State of...
Most Common Holiday Traffic Accidents
The holidays are spent enjoying time with family and friends. Everyone eagerly looks forward to the holidays, planning what they will do, who to invite to their homes, and where to celebrate. When driving to a party or celebration, the last thing we expect on the way...
How to Protect Yourself From Drunk Drivers During the Holidays
Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s celebrations are joyous occasions when we can take a break and spend quality time with friends and family. But things can quickly go south amidst the festivities because of drunk driving. Alcohol-related crashes soar...