Imagine waking up knowing that something is wrong. You feel fine, but you know that someone you care about has been injured. That happened in this case when a woman woke up worrying about her husband. Hours later, she found out that he had been killed in a traffic...
Truck drivers have a responsibility to those on the roads in smaller vehicles. They need to be alert and awake behind the wheel. They need to pay attention, and they need to stay sober. As more trucks hit the roads thanks to a recovering economy, it's more important...
Nebraska is an equitable distribution state. That means that if you decide to get a divorce, your assets should be divided equitably between you and your spouse. What is equitable? It's not 50/50. Instead, it's based on what is fair for each party.When you try to...
Over the past few decades, most Nebraska residents have learned to trust technology. How many times have you heard the phrase, "computers don't lie?" So when you ended up being pulled over on suspicion of driving under the influence, you may not have questioned the...
Distracted drivers make everyone on the road a little less safe. Everyone knows that talking on the phone, eating behind the wheel or texting while driving can result in accidents. Despite that, some people still decide to drive while distracted, putting their lives...
Killing someone when you're drunk behind the wheel can lead to homicide charges. These charges carry their own penalties that you need to defend yourself against.For example, take the case of this woman. The woman in Columbus pleaded no contest to a charge for felony...
Imagine taking on the responsibility of raising your child primarily on your own. Yes, your ex-spouse has some visitation time, but for the most part, you're the person there for your child at all times.Now, imagine that your ex doesn't want to pay child support. You...
A loss of life is always tragic, especially when the victim is young. In many cases, there was a chance that something could have been done to prevent the death, like wearing a seat belt.An annual report released by the Nebraska Department of Roads has shown that all...
Since you've been charged with a crime, one of the things you're concerned about is what happens if the case goes to trial. Depending on the purpose of the trial, it might vary slightly, but most follow the same format.In a trial, the judge or jury looks at both sides...
When you came to Nebraska to go to college, it probably didn't take long for you to notice that the Cornhusker state provides myriad opportunities for fun activities and adventurous campus life. From going to football games, concerts in the park (Bon Jovi anyone?) and...
