An insurance company is subject to a legal obligation to deal honestly with you, regardless of whether the company insures you directly or you are a third-party claimant. If an insurance company fails to meet its legal obligation of good faith to you by delaying payment or denying a legitimate claim, you will be entitled […] … [Read more...]

If you have been charged with any type of drunk or drugged driving, you need to take it seriously and act quickly. Different states use different terms to refer to this type of charge. There are some differences in exactly what they mean, and for some the level of intoxication involved, but the bottom line […] … [Read more...]

In 2013 alone, approximately 2.31 million people were injured1 in motor vehicle crashes. This continued the trend of declining car-related injuries. However, despite this decline, medical expenses and economic losses have continued to increase.2 Following an automobile accident, many victims are naturally inclined to begin filing an insurance claim … [Read more...]

By Sean Lally, Staff Writer Insurance companies like all businesses have a bottom line, which is to increase profits at all costs.  That bottom line often precludes any real consideration for the severity of someone’s injuries, and therefore leads to an array of miserly tricks aimed at reducing the value of a claim, or even […] … [Read more...]

Nebraska, like other states, has passed product liability laws that allow an injured party to file a lawsuit or negotiate a settlement for a personal injury or death arising from a defective product. Product liability claims can be complex and difficult to prove without expert legal assistance, especially if the product is technically complex. What … [Read more...]

Although many traffic accidents are caused by driver negligence, some accidents are caused by defects in the vehicle itself. When this happens, an injured victim may have as many as three legal bases upon which to file a lawsuit – strict product liability, negligence and breach of warranty. Choosing which theory to rely on requires […] … [Read more...]

Traumatic brain injuries are a serious issue that affects millions of people. Concussions are the most common form of a traumatic brain injury, and a common diagnosis following an auto accident. According to the Centers for Disease Control, about 3.5 million people in the United States have TBI.  Each year approximately 50,000 people die from […] … [Read more...]

With the Super Bowl a few days away, and the winding down of football season, the NFL is examining how to go about the alarming increase in concussions. The 2015 season saw a 58% increase in concussions, with 182 occurrences in comparison to 115 during the 2014 season. The increase in concussions has come after […] … [Read more...]