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In & Around Lincoln
What Damages Are Possible in a Nebraska Wrongful Death Case?
The death of a loved one is a heartbreaking experience, but it can be more traumatic when it happens because of someone else's negligence or intentional wrongdoing. Families can pursue compensation for wrongful death, and Nebraska has specific laws that outline the...
Staying Safe and Warm With Space Heaters
When it's freezing outside, many rely on space heaters to keep them warm and toasty inside their homes. While space heaters are essential in the winter, you can't be too careful when using them. Thousands of space heater-related fires occur yearly, leading to an...
Preventing Slip and Fall Accidents in the Winter
Slip and fall accidents can happen to anyone regardless of age or fitness level. Unfortunately, the risk becomes even higher in the winter because of rain, sleet, and snow. It can lead to severe injuries, loss of income for months, and even messy lawsuits. But most...
The Most Common Medical Errors
In general, healthcare professionals are dedicated, skilled, and caring. Unfortunately, human error is inevitable, no matter how skilled a professional is. It may surprise you that medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States. Healthcare...
Why You Shouldn’t Leave Compensation Decisions to Insurance Companies
Insurance companies are supposed to provide us with financial protection in the unfortunate event of an injury or accident. While it might seem convenient to leave all compensation decisions to them, it would be unwise to do so. Many don’t realize that insurance...
Pedestrians: Stay Safe Out There
According to data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 17% of annual road fatalities in the US are pedestrian accidents, and 21% of those incidents are hit-and-runs. Even though the law gives pedestrians right-of-way, pedestrians don't have any form of...