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Step-Parent Adoptions: A Simple Process
February 7, 2019 | Adoptions
Becoming a parent can be an amazing experience that gives your life added meaning and purpose. Adoption is not only a great way to become a new parent, but it is also a great way to solidify your parental relationship with a step-child. Generally speaking, a step-parent adoption is when you adopt the child of Read More…
Child Custody: Getting it right
January 15, 2019 | Child Custody
Family law, specifically custody actions, are unique in the fact that they involve the most precious things in our lives: our children, and how and where they will be raised. It is exceedingly common for typically rational people to find it hard to be practical and think straight during these custody actions. This is understandable. Read More…
Workers’ Compensation: when does negligence matter?
December 24, 2018 | Workers' compensation
Workers’ compensation is a no-fault system. That means basic negligence by an employee or employer does not affect entitlement to benefits. In fact, the only time basic negligence comes into play is when an employee is injured while on the job due to the negligence of a third party. So when, if ever, does negligence Read More…
Omaha, NE – Drunk driver runs red light causing accident which severely injures father and results in death of son.
December 3, 2018 | DUI, DUI Omaha
As attorneys who frequently deal with horrific personal injury and wrongful death cases, we see a glimpse of what it is to be severely injured or have a close family member injured or killed. The randomness and devastation of such an accident often makes it difficult to understand and deal with. We pray for our Read More…
Pedestrians be Careful and Drivers Keep Alert!
September 26, 2018 | Personal injury
It seems like every week we hear of at least one new report of a pedestrian being hit by a car and either severely injured or killed. This issue is at the forefront of our minds as we prepare for trial in a case where this exact situation is at issue and our clients’ child Read More…
Can Grandparents Sue For Visitation Rights?
August 7, 2018 | Divorce, Family Law
As with most issues in law the answer to the above question is: it depends. Sections 43-1801 through Section 43-1803 of the Nebraska Revised Statutes give certain individuals the right to petition the Courts in Nebraska for visitation time with their grandchildren. Who is a “grandparent” under the statute? Under Neb. Rev. Stat. 43-1801 a Read More…
Common Sense Tips for your Workers’ Compensation Claims
July 29, 2018 | Workers' compensation
Insurance companies watch out for their bottom line in administering your workers’ compensation claim. You should look out for yours. Delayed medical payments and wage loss benefits can damage your credit and create stress at a time you should be focused on healing. Following these simple tips can help you focus on your recovery and Read More…
DO I HAVE TO SUBMIT TO FIELD SOBRIETY TESTS
July 25, 2018 | DUI
DUI SERIES ON FIELD SOBRIETY TESTS A common question we receive from our clients who have been charged with Driving Under the Influence is whether they were required to submit to the battery of field sobriety tests that they are put through in a DUI investigation. Often DUI these clients say or ask things such Read More…
Driving Under the Influence & Understanding Field Sobriety Tests – Counting
July 18, 2018 | DUI Omaha, General
DUI SERIES ON FIELD SOBRIETY TESTS – COUNTING – Omaha, NE Often when an individual is being investigated for a driving under the influence (DUI/DWI) and agrees to submit to the battery of field sobriety tests officers often elect to ask suspects to perform both standardized and non-standardized field sobriety tests, this includes the test Read More…
DUI SERIES ON FIELD SOBRIETY TESTS – The Finger to Nose Test
July 10, 2018 | DUI Omaha
Driving Under the Influence & Understanding Field Sobriety Tests: The Finger to Nose Test Omaha, NE – The Finger-To-Nose Test is a non-standardized field sobriety test that has been used for nearly 70 years. The Finger-to-Nose test was initially developed to test neurological function and motor coordination for medical purposes. This test has not been Read More…