Omaha Personal Injury Attorneys – High & Younes LLC
December 19, 2024 | Personal injury
Accidents or unintentional injuries are one of the leading causes of emergency room visits and hospitalization in the country. These injuries can occur as a result of various circumstances including car accidents, workplace accidents, slip and fall accidents and more. There are times when these accidents are more than just simple accidents. When these accidents are the result of the negligence or reckless actions of another party, the other party can be held liable for the damages resulting from the accident. This is possible through a personal injury claim.
A personal injury claim is a legal action that is taken when a person suffers a serious injury as a result of the negligent or reckless actions of another party. The responsible party can be held legally responsible for damages resulting from the accident such as medical expenses, property damage, lost wages and more. Below, we discuss actual personal injury incidents in Omaha.
Real Examples of Personal Injury Incidents in Omaha
- Truck accidents
Nebraska is a large state whose economy depends heavily on industries such as farming and manufacturing. Semi-trucks therefore play a major role in the economy. Numerous trucks cover thousands of miles on the highways in and around Omaha. Semi-truck accidents are therefore quite common in the city of Omaha and the state of Nebraska as a whole. These accidents are more complex to handle than other types of motor accidents. This is because the trucking industry is held to a higher standard than with other motor vehicles. There are additional laws and legislations to navigate.
. October, 2024
A semi-truck driver was killed in a single-vehicle accident in Omaha. The accident occurred at 5.30am. According to officials from the local Sherriff’s office, the vehicle was discovered in a field off to the west of the road. Officials said the truck had rolled. The driver, a 29 year-old male, was pronounced dead on the scene. Preliminary investigations show that the driver lost control of the vehicle as the vehicle moved over the road with a loose gravel surface. The semi-truck entered a ditch and rolled several times. The driver was pinned in the cab. He was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident.
- Car accidents
Car accidents are common in Omaha and Nebraska. The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) reported 221 deaths from car accidents in 2021. This was an increase of 5 percent from the previous year.
December, 2024
A 79 year old woman was killed in a multi-vehicle accident in Douglas County in Omaha. The accident, involving 4 vehicles, also resulted in injuries to multiple people. One person was reported to have suffered critical injuries.
- Construction accidents
The construction industry in Omaha has experienced tremendous growth over the past few years. While this construction boom is positive for the city’s economy and population, it has also meant that there are an increasing number of construction site injuries being reported.
September, 2024
A construction worker in Omaha was hospitalized as a result of a workplace accident. The worker was one of several workers at a skyscraper construction site in downtown Omaha. According to the Omaha Fire Department, the worker fell from the 20th to the 19th floor of the building. The man, who is middle aged, was reported to have suffered severe injuries.
- Slip and fall accidents
Slip and fall accidents occur when a person is injured on another person’s property as a result of a slip and fall accident. These accidents occur as a result of a wide variety of factors including poorly maintained floors, faulty stairs, slippery floors and poor lighting.
A 54-year old woman was injured in a slip and fall incident that occurred in a local fast food restaurant. The incident occurred after the woman picked her grandson from swimming practice and took him for a meal at the restaurant. As the woman and her son were leaving the restaurant after their meal, she slipped on ice that was on the sidewalk. This occurred right in front of the restaurant. She injured her knee and had to be hospitalized for 9 days. She was later discharged and had to undergo rehabilitation for her knee at an in-patient facility.
- Dog bites
More people are adopting pets such as dogs for companionship in Nebraska. Nebraska has strict liability laws when it comes to dogs and other pets. Pet owners are held responsible for the damages that their pets cause regardless of negligence.
February, 2024
A dog that escaped from its Omaha home on a Sunday afternoon attacked and injured two boys. The boys, 10 years old and 11 years old, were both taken to the hospital with serious injuries. The owner of the dog was held responsible for failing to restrain the dog. The dog, a German shepherd, was taken by the humane society.
At High & Younes, LLC, we’re committed to providing compassionate and personalized legal representation for personal injury victims. Contact us, to schedule free consultation and discuss the circumstances of your case with an experienced attorney.
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