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Nebraska personal injury law FAQs

Omaha, NE - Car crashes are the most common reason to file a personal injury claim in Nebraska, but you can also seek damages if you were injured in other types of accidents caused by someone else’s negligence. Other common types of personal…
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What should I do after an auto accident in Columbia South Carolina?

After a car accident in South Carolina, it is prudent to call a law enforcement officer to the scene to secure an official police report that can be used in insurance, civil and criminal lawsuits. You must call the police if the accident resulted…
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Should I hire an accident lawyer if I was involved in a crash with an Amazon delivery vehicle?

As Amazon continues to grow and evolve, so does its fleet of delivery vehicles. Not only does Amazon have delivery trucks out dropping off packages to businesses and residences seven days week, but the company is now offering individuals the…
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What is considered a car accident?

A car accident happens when one or more vehicles either collide with one another, a person, or with an immobile object. A car is considered to have engaged in an accident when it has sustained damage that was caused by events such as theft,…
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Is a traffic accident civil or criminal?

All traffic accidents can possibly result in civil repercussions, but only some accidents will result in criminal charges if illegal activities are involved, like drunk driving or leaving the scene of an accident.  The civil aspects of a…
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Should you admit fault in a car accident?

Although you might feel obligated to discuss what caused the accident with the other driver(s) who were involved in the collision with, it is better that you don’t. Instead, you should keep the discussion to a minimum while you exchange information…
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Is an accident a criminal offense?

It can turn into one when the right circumstances exist.   While most accidents occur as a result of driver error which often leads to one or more parties being cited for a traffic violation, there are times when an accident could result…
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Can you file an accident claim without the other person’s insurance?

There is a way you can file a claim with a driver’s insurer given they were responsible for the accident even when they fail to provide you with their insurance information. Here’s how. Write down their license plate number. You are…
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Should I call police after a minor car accident?

If you have been in a car accident that did not involve another vehicle and you live in a “no fault” insurance state, you probably do not need to call police, because your own insurance carrier will be responsible for damages to your…
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Can you file a police report days after an incident?

When a car accident happens, it is best to notify both your insurance company and the local police as soon as possible. However, this may not always be necessary in situations where you are only involved in a minor accident with minimal damage. Keep…
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Should I Hire a Lawyer for a Minor Car Accident?

Hiring an attorney is a good option for anyone who finds themselves in a car accident, no matter how big or small the accident appears on the outside, especially if the accident involves larger vehicles. If a driver can contact their attorney…
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Should I Call Insurance After Small Accident?

When it comes to dealing with small accidents, it’s easier for everyone to simply pay the damages out of their own pockets, shake hands with the other driver and go on their way again. However, failing to report the accident to one’s insurance…
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Will my insurance go up if someone rear-ends me?

Most drivers assume that when they are rear-ended by another driver, the person who hit their vehicle is automatically at fault for causing the accident. While this is true in most cases, there are instances where a driver who was positioned…
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Who is at fault in a left-hand turn accident?

State-specific regulations control driver actions. Traffic patterns on U.S. roadways are governed by state-specific laws, but all state laws mandate driving on the right-hand side of the roads.  When turning left at road junctions, and intersections,…
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Do All Accidents Have to Be Reported?

In most cases, drivers who get into a car accident make it a point to try and avoid contacting the authorities because of the additional amount of work which this generally entails. However, in certain cases it is obvious that the authorities…
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How long do you have to call your insurance company after an accident?

After an accident, dealing with insurance paperwork and phone calls is one of the last things a driver wants to do. However, it is important to give your insurance provider some kind of notice as soon as possible after a collision. Failing to…