An accident last Wednesday morning in Omaha, Nebraska, temporarily closed a highway, sent six people to the hospital and claimed the lives of two children. The accident is still under investigation and details are sketchy, but authorities report that the crash...
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Misdemeanor and felony DWI charges in Nebraska
If you are like most people in Nebraska, you know that the state has very tough laws about and strict consequences for driving while intoxicated offenses. Anyone charged with drunk driving may find themselves facing both criminal and civil penalties. The exact type of...
Divorce after 60: Some things you might not have thought about
Divorce is common in people of all ages. When a person over the age of 50 gets divorced, it is often referred to as "gray divorce." Today, it seems to be a growing trend. Between 1990 and 2010, the divorce rate for people over 50 has doubled and dissolving...
How can you avoid construction zone accidents?
Summer is the time when the weather in Nebraska is most favorable for road construction projects. Therefore, drivers are most likely to encounter construction areas during this time of year. You may regard the modifications to your routine that road construction...
Financial problems for women divorcing after 50
It likely comes as no surprise to anyone in Nebraska that a divorce can be a difficult financial experience. The process of splitting up a marital pool of assets coupled with the fact that it costs more money to support two households on the same income that...
How should I approach job hunting after a DWI?
Despite the negative stereotypes that still seem to exist regarding people arrested for drunk driving, many people in Nebraska know someone who falls into this situation. In fact, you may even have been pulled over by an officer and eventually charged with a driving...
What happens to your license after a DUI?
There are many thoughts that cross your mind after a DUI arrest. You may wonder about how much the court will fine you or spending time in jail. These are valid concerns, but you should not overlook the revocation of your license. In Nebraska, you can lose your...
Man rear ends vehicle, killing another driver and himself
Residents in Nebraska know that motor vehicle accidents can and do happen. This is one of the reasons that carrying automobile insurance is important so that people can be protected after these events occur. However, most people should be able to trust that other...
Citing negligent entrustment in your car accident case
Imagine that you were involved in a car accident in Lincoln. You will likely take some comfort in the assumption that the responsible party (and/or their insurance company) will cover your accident expenses. That comfort might soon vanish, however, if you learn that...
Ignition interlock permits in Nebraska
People who live in Nebraska and are convicted of driving while intoxicated offenses may lose their right to drive for some time. They may, however, have the opportunity to regain their driving privileges if they install and use an ignition interlock device. These...