- DUI/DWIThat at least 100,000 auto accidents are caused by drowsy driving each year. It is a driver’s responsibility to recognize when he or she is too tired to safely operate a motor vehicle. Drowsy driving has been compared to drunk driving in the effects that it has on drivers. There are proven similarities between how intoxicating substances and tiredness affect the brain.
- Wrongful DeathSince joining Knowles Law Firm, Ben’s practice has been dedicated to helping accident victims. The majority of his cases involve persons injured or killed in auto accidents. These auto accident cases range from a very routine rear-end whiplash case to catastrophic injury cases involving trucks and buses. The most difficult cases Ben handles are wrongful death claims, where he represents families who have lost a spouse or child in an accident.
- Traffic ViolationsSpeeding (6.5%)- Driving too fast for conditions can prevent a large truck from stopping in time to avoid a collision. Trucks need more stopping distance than passenger vehicles, making it even more important for truck drivers to obey speed limits.
- Theft
- Assault
- HomicideGoing to trial. If the insurance company rejects your claim or refuses to offer a suitable amount for the wrongful death, your attorney can take the case to trial. During a trial, evidence is presented and witnesses testify as your attorney tries to meet the burden of proof. This is enough clear and convincing evidence to show that the defendant is more likely than not responsible for the decedent’s death. This is a lesser burden of proof than in a criminal homicide case.
- Premises LiabilityProperty owners take on a whole new responsibility once they purchase a tract of land or lease a set retail space. As a property owner, you have a specific duty of care to protect all guests on your property, including those of various invitations. If you have been injured on the premises of another person, you may be entitled to receive compensation for your injuries. Contact our Omaha premises liability lawyer today.
- Property DamageDamages: The fourth and final element of negligence is damages. For someone to be held liable for an accident, the victim must have suffered some type of injury or damage as a result of the accident. This could include physical injuries, emotional distress, property damage, or even lost wages.
- Personal InjuryIf you have been injured as a result of an accident, the Omaha personal injury attorney you choose is very important. You want someone in the Omaha and Council Bluffs area with the experience to handle your case properly and the dedication to give your case the time and attention it deserves.
- Medical MalpracticeDuty: The first element of negligence is duty. For someone to be held liable for negligence, they must owe a duty of care to the victim. The term “duty of care” refers to the legal obligation that one person has to take reasonable care to avoid harming another person. For example, in a medical malpractice case, you must prove that the other doctor owed you a duty of care. This is usually simple, as proving that a doctor-patient relationship existed will establish the duty.
- Auto Accidents
- Dog BitesDog bites can be disastrous due to the nature of these attacks. When many aggressive dogs bite, they do not let go. A violent dog can sink its teeth into a victim several times, or yank and twist the bitten limb before someone is able to intervene and pull the dog away. Dog attacks often cause similar injuries among victims, many of which can be permanently disfiguring and highly traumatic.
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