There are times that a car crash may be just a small inconvenience, but when it results in a loss of life, it can have a ripple effect across the lives of the victim's family members. Vehicle manufactures, lawmakers and other experts have found many ways to reduce the...
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Do the holidays cause people to get a divorce?
The reasons for getting a divorce are nearly as varied as the people who have them. When experts talk with couples about why they chose to get a divorce, there are often multiple reasons, including financial disagreements or infidelity. There is one factor that...
Man facing charges in fatal dump truck accident
When a motor vehicle accident happens, it is never a good thing. However, it can be particularly upsetting when it results in the loss of life. Families of the victims may wonder how such a thing could have happened and whether there was anything that might have...
Multiple car accidents due to ice over Thanksgiving weekend
For many families, the recent holiday weekend meant traveling by car to be with loved ones. Some of those families here in Nebraska were also unfortunate enough to experience a car accident. Multiple law enforcement agencies reported that there was a spike in...
Driving tips: Avoid motor vehicle accidents this winter
Cooler weather can be a welcome respite for many people who dislike the summer heat. However, winter can also bring its own problems, especially for Nebraska motorists. Icy roads and snowfall can make driving difficult for anyone. Fortunately, the National Highway...
Adoption of older children is a beautiful way to build a family
November is National Adoption Awareness month, which is meant to raise awareness of a nontraditional, but wonderful, way to create a family. While adoption of any child is an amazing choice for a Nebraska family to make, one organization hopes to encourage families to...
Man may receive DUI after crash leaves girl in critical condition
People convicted of a DUI here in Nebraska can likely attest to just how much it can change a person's life. Not only does the person face the possibility of losing his or her license, depending on the circumstances around the case, the person may have to serve jail...
Do you know what to expect from a DUI conviction?
You may already be noticing changes in driving conditions as winter draws ever closer. The end of daylight saving time means you may be driving in the dark on your daily commute, and it won't be long before the roads turn slick with ice and snow. Even in ideal...
Motor vehicle accidents: 2 injured, 1 killed in late-night crash
There may be a multitude of circumstances in which a driver could lose control of a vehicle and shift into oncoming lanes of traffic. Regardless of how it occurs, those who encounter a similar scenario may find it nearly impossible to respond quickly enough to prevent...
Concerns about child support common during divorce
Divorce is a difficult decision for a parent to make. Though you could have stayed together for the sake of the kids, you know that it would not have really contributed to their well-being. You would rather live separately and happily than have both parents under one...