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Appeals Court Grants Plaintiff Day in Court

The Nebraska Court of Appeals has granted the mother of a deceased 15-year old a chance to present her case to a jury, reversing the dismissal of a lower Court. The case stems from a crossing accident in which the plaintiff’s ex-husband was traveling in…

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 27 Aug 2013

Nebraska Supreme Court Rules Portion of Jury Award Taxable in Railroad Injury Case

In 2004, Eddie Heckman of Alliance was injured while working for Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad. In 2011, Heckman was awarded $145,000.00 by a jury for his injuries. Although the award was paid by the railroad, $6,200.00 was deducted for tax withholdings for the lost…

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 19 Aug 2013

Safety During a Traffic Stop

No one likes to get a ticket, but should you find yourself in the position of being pulled over by a Police Officer, it is important to know how to keep yourself and the Officer safe. Remember that police get killed in traffic stops, usually…

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 12 Aug 2013

Do Men and Women Have Different Outcomes in Severe Traumatic Brain Injuries?

A recent IMPACT study to evaluate Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) outcomes has disclosed that while age, race and education are all associated with outcomes, gender does not. The IMPACT study analyzed Glasgow Outcome Scores at six months post moderate-to-severe TBI injuries. Although past studies rep

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 29 Jul 2013

Can Depression Medication Decrease Your Pain Levels?

CAN DEPRESSION MEDICATION LESSEN YOUR PAIN? Although doctors have been prescribing antidepressants for pain for years, this practice is becoming more frequent. The use of Cymbalta has been…

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 26 Jun 2013

Chrysler Recalls Over One Million Jeep Suvs

CHRYSLER RECALLS MORE THAN ONE MILLION JEEP SUVS The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration formally requested Chrysler to recall up to 2.7 million Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep…

By Craig Kelley

/ 24 Jun 2013

Does Your Teen Wear A Seatbelt?

Although teen drivers statistically have the highest rate of accidents of any other demographic per 100,000 drivers, they also tend to be the least likely to buckle up, often ironically citing…

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 14 Jun 2013

Cyclist Assisted by Omaha’s Cycling Community

It is inspiring when we get to read about, or even experience the kindness of strangers, but even better when you live in the city and are able to experience that kindness firsthand by someone…

By Craig Kelley

/ 7 Jun 2013

Tornado Safety In The Midwest

It was March 23, 1913. Five twisters across Nebraska and Iowa killed 115 people in total. At this time, there was no such thing as a tornado warning . In fact, the first tornado warning system…

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 4 Jun 2013

Should Motorcycles Have A Special Exception To Red Lights?

The Nebraska unicameral is currently exploring a proposed bill, introduced by Nebraska State Senator Paul Schumacher, which would allow motorcyclists to drive through red traffic lights if the…

By Craig Kelley

/ 3 Jun 2013

Nebraska Explores Raising Minimim Insurance Rates

If you have ever been involved in an automobile accident, you understand the importance of properly insuring your vehicle. Vehicle insurance is designed to cover your risk of financial liability…

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 28 May 2013

FDA on Metal-on-Metal Hips: Some Patients at Higher Risk Than Others

The serious—sometimes life threatening—problems of metal-on-metal hip replacement devices has been a major news story ever since several of the manufacturers issued recalls of…

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 25 Jan 2013