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Car accident lawyers in Omaha reveal what drivers in Nebraska need to know about 'zoombies' It used to be mostly late-night shift workers and people with sleep disorders who were driving drowsy, fatigued, and unfocused. Now, a third group can be added to this list: “Zoom zombies.” A Zoom zombie, or “zoombie,” is someone who...

Truck accident cases are nothing like standard car accident cases. There are usually more insurance companies and parties involved, which makes it difficult to pursue damages. Due to the size and weight of large trucks, the damage they cause in a crash is often widespread and catastrophic. According to the Nebraska Department of Transportation: More...

If you were recently involved in a car accident, the aftermath can be extremely frustrating. You're dealing with damages to your car, hospital bills and lost time at work. If you expect the other driver's insurance company to compensate you for your damages, you must prove that the other driver's negligence led to your crash....

Car and truck accident victims often face mounting medical bills and other crash-related expenses. On top of that, injured crash victims often have to take time off from work or avoid certain activities during recovery. Some crash-related injuries are treated with nothing more than pain medication, rest, and rehabilitation. Not all injuries will heal without...

If you're able to walk away from the scene of a crash without a debilitating injury, consider yourself lucky. That doesn't mean you haven't sustained an injury that needs medical attention. You may not have had any noticeable pain or symptoms immediately after your crash due to shock and adrenaline. Days later, you may begin...

Most drivers would admit they have occasionally felt drowsy behind the wheel. They might have even nodded off for a few seconds, an experience known as microsleep. Falling asleep behind the wheel, even for a moment, is extremely dangerous and can result in a serious car accident. Your safety – and the safety of others...

COVID-19 restrictions have been loosening in Omaha and some parts of the United States. While the pandemic will be with us for a while, the demand for both essential and non-essential items has only increased. Large commercial trucks are still an essential part of our economy. We rely on them to deliver items to nearby...

The COVID-19 pandemic is far from over, despite the loosening of restrictions throughout Nebraska. One of the most notable changes that we have seen during this time is the expansion of online retail businesses. People have not been visiting shopping malls or retail stores nearly as much as they once did. The demand for retail...

Many Omaha drivers know the impact of distracted driving, speeding, aggressive driving and driving under the influence. Some are even aware of the laws regarding these driving behaviors. For example, in Nebraska: Drivers can be fined $200 for a first texting and driving offense. Fines increase to $300 for a second offense and $500 for...

If you were involved in a car accident for the first time, you may not be aware of the legal options available to you or the course of action you should take. Car accidents can be expensive. The car damage, medical bills and wage losses can add up. There are several car accident myths that...