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Author: John P. Inserra, who edits this blawg, is a Nebraska lawyer.

Blawg Related Categories: Tort Law • Injury & Accident Law • States • Nebraska • Legal Information

Recent Posts from Omaha Personal Injury Lawyer

Nebraska's Attempt to Keep Drunk Driver's Off the Road
Recently, the Nebraska legislature passed two bills, LB 497 and LB 736 amended the state statutes to increase the previous consequences for those that drive drunk. Previously, legislation did not penalize first-time DUI offenders by…
New Requirements to Get Driver’s Licenses in Nebraska
Local news agencies are reporting that drivers should be aware of changes in how to get new or replacement licenses. Starting in July, drivers will no longer be able to exchange an expired driver’s license…
Caffeinated Chewing Gum May Present Health Concerns, Especially for Teens
Reuters and the Lancet are reporting on the case of a thirteen year old boy recently hospitalized with caffeine intoxication. The boy consumed two packs of caffeinated gum within a four hour period, ingesting about…
Hewlett Packard Recalls Laptop Batteries due to Potential Fire Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission has released news of a voluntary recall of lithium-ion batteries used in Hewlett-Packard laptop computers. The voluntary recall went into effect last Thursday, causing many people to turn their…
Motorcycle Accident Takes Life of Omaha Rider
The Omaha World Herald reported last week on the unfortunate death of David Splittgerber, a resident of Omaha. Just twenty-three, David was riding his motorcycle northbound on Interstate 29 in Council Bluffs when he lost…
Fitness Balls Recalled from Gyms, Department Stores, and Sporting Goods Retailors Following Explosions
US News and World Report publicizes that EB Brands has recalled about 3 million fitness balls from gyms and stores in the previous weeks. Fitness balls are generally used for physical therapy and exercise. The…
Judge Raises Questions – and Suggests Answers – About the Valuation of a Diminished Life After Hearing Accident Cases
The Honorable John P. Murphy of the District Court of Nebraska recently heard a case regarding a number of claims against the state for failure to care for the intersection of U.S. Highway 30 and…
Careful Not to Cross the Line (or Lane)! Knowing Lane Rules for Motorcyclists Increases Safety
To become licensed to drive a motorcycle in Nebraska, both written and driving tests are required. Riders must fulfill all the requirements, including motorcycle skills tests at local testing centers and demonstrating knowledge of the…
A Case about Experts
The Nebraska Supreme Court provides an analysis about when to exclude expert testimony in a toxic tort FELA case. The opinion reinforces the cases of Daubert and Schafersman in Nebraska; stating that the trial Judge…
Plaintiff's Win Most of the Time
As reported in the National Law Journal study, plaintiffs who went to trial in their lawsuits in 2005 won 68% of the time in front of judges and 54% of the time in front of…