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In a personal injury claim, the financial compensation available to a plaintiff is known as damages. Damages are meant to make a plaintiff whole again, or to restore an accident victim to the financial position that he or she would have been in had the accident not occurred. In Nebraska, however, there is a damage cap that can limit the amount of compensation available to a plaintiff. Find out how this cap could impact your personal injury case. What Is a Damage Cap? Why Do States Have Damage Caps? A damage cap is a…

Modern technology has improved the safety of driving in many important ways. From automatic brake systems to advanced airbag technology, many modern inventions have prevented car accidents and saved lives. There are some ways, however, in which technology has increased the risk of car accidents. Therefore, the answer is that technology has done both: increased and decreased the number of traffic accidents over the years. How Has Technology Decreased Traffic Accidents? Technology has come a long way since the advent of the motor vehicle in protecting drivers and occupants from car accidents and related…

Nebraska is one of many states that uses a driving record points system to penalize people who do not drive safely, to encourage safer driving. As a driver in Nebraska, if you accumulate too many points on your driving record in a short period of time, you could face penalties such as driver’s license suspension or revocation. Learn how the point system works to understand which driving violations will put you at risk of losing your license. What Offenses Result in Points on a Driver’s Record in Nebraska? The driving record points system in…

Operating a commercial truck under the influence of drugs or alcohol is an extremely reckless mistake that can result in catastrophic traffic accidents, injuries, and deaths. If you get involved in a truck accident and believe the truck driver was under the influence of something, the trucking company will most likely have to conduct a drug test under federal law. You may be able to use the results of an employer-provided drug test as evidence against the truck driver during a truck accident claim. Federal Drug and Alcohol Testing Requirements The federal government has…

A relatively common occurrence after a car accident in Nebraska is the at-fault driver offering to pay cash instead of involving insurance companies. While this may seem like the simplest solution, it is important not to accept this type of offer. The offer may fall through, the driver may give you false information or it may not properly compensate you for the full extent of your losses. Take the following steps if you find yourself in this position after a car accident in Omaha. Don’t Admit Fault First, don’t admit any fault for the…

Burns are painful and often debilitating injuries. They can be physically and emotionally scarring. A burn can damage the skin and underlying tissues, often resulting in permanent scarring or disfigurement. Physicians categorize burn injuries into three degrees based on burn severity. This allows them to administer the proper treatment. First Degree A first-degree burn is the most minor degree. A first-degree burn also referred to as a superficial burn, does not go beyond the top layer of skin (the epidermis). Symptoms of a first-degree burn include pain, redness, and dry skin. The burn may…