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Facts about Accidents in Omaha

 
 
Did You Know?    
 
 
Accidents involving other moving vehicles were most dangerous
Collision with another motor vehicle in transport was the most common first harmful event for fatal, injury and property-damage-only crashes. Collisions with fixed objects and noncollisions accounted for only 17 percent of all crashes, but they accounted for 39 percent of fatal crashes.

 

Accidents can happen anywhere at any time in Omaha. When you are at home, at work, or driving your car to the supermarket, a serious accident may result in debilitating injuries that could threaten your well-being and financial security.

 
State Accident Statistics    
 
 
Accident Fatalities in Nebraska
INTERSTATE 41
OTHER,PRINCIPAL,ARTERIAL 43
MINOR,ARTERIAL 51
MAJOR,COLLECTOR 40
LOCAL 52

Source: US Department of Transportation
 

Every year millions of people obtain personal injuries as a result of accidents. Whether it is a car accident, boating accident, or a simple slip & fall accident, others may be responsible for your injuries. Our Omaha Accident Lawyer will help you fight back at those whose negligence may be responsible for your pain. To locate Accident Lawyers nationwide click here.

Our Omaha Accident Lawyers specialize in all aspects of accident law. From researching the merits of your case to fighting for you in court, Omaha Accident Lawyers will work for you with all their expertise and legal experience.

 
Omaha Verdicts and Settlements    
 
 
$185,211 settlement in death of Nebraska woman from car accident (4/12/2002)
During a police pursuit, a motor vehicle driven by Douglas L. Henderson collided with a building, and the vehicle’s passenger, Carol Lee Henery, was killed. Jeffrey W. Henery filed a petition in the district court for Douglas County alleging that the
263 Neb. 700
 

The following are the most common kinds of accidents that cause personal injury:

  • Automobile Accidents
  • Slip and Fall
  • Workplace Accidents
  • Aviation Accidents
  • Trucking Accidents
  • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Boat Accidents
  • SUV Rollovers

Contact our Omaha Accident Lawyers if you have ever experienced a personal injury and think others are at fault for the accident.


 
Accident Audio & Video    
 
  Coal Mining Accident
Audio, RM, 32 Kbps, 3:46, 9/25/2001

A cave-in at an Alabama coal mine led to explosions and the worst U.S. mining accident in more than 16 years. Noah Adams talks with reporter David Firestone of The New York Times.
Source: National Public Radio


The above accident video and audio will show how other accident victims are dealing with their own dangerous accident issues.

 
 
Omaha Accident Links    
 
 

Nebraska - Hall Co. Sheriff's Office - Special Acci
NEBRASKA. Hall Co. Sheriff's Office - Special Accident Reduction Officer (SARO) ... The Special Accident Reduction Officer (SARO) project will em
Nebraska - Lincoln/Lancaster County Youth
NEBRASKA Lincoln/Lancaster County Youth ... None of the YDTP participants were in an accident or received an alcohol or drug use violation. ...

 


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News about Accidents in Omaha and nationwide:

Advocates and Consumers Called on to Help Improve Safety
Washington - The U.S. Department of Transportation called on automakers, safety advocates and consumers to help the federal government develop a ne...
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Miner Killed In Pike County Accident
A miner was fatally injured today when material from a pillar fell on him at the Tri Star Coal LLC No. 1 mine in Pike County.

The victim, D...

Read more >


More Accident Injury News >

 
 

Accident Terms

 
 


Today's Terms

Blood alcohol testing

Definition:
At all levels of blood alcohol concentration, the risk of being involved in a crash is greater for young people than it is for older people (Mayhew 1986). In 2001, 25% of drivers ages 15 to 20 who died in motor vehicle crashes had been drinking alcohol (NHTSA 2002b).

Affidavit

Definition:
A written or printed declaration or statement under oath Affirm - The assertion of an appellate court that the judgment of the lower court is correct and should stand.

Years of Potential Life Lost (YPLL)

Definition:
Calculated based on the following equation: YPLL = Fixed Age - Age at death. Usually the fixed age is 65 or 70, or the life expectancy of the group in question.

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Accident Resources

 



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Accident Hot Topics

 
Topics Related to Accidents:

  • Head Injury
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Neck Injury
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Severed Limb

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Omaha Accident Attorney

 
If you live in the following cities and need an Accident attorney you should contact our Accident Attorney as soon as possible:

  • Alliance
  • Beatrice
  • Bellevue
  • Blair
  • Columbus
  • Fremont
  • Gering
  • Grand Island
  • Hastings
  • Kearney
  • La Vista
  • Lexington
  • Lincoln
  • Norfolk
  • North Platte
  • Omaha
  • Papillion
  • Plattsmouth
  • Scottsbluff
  • South Sioux City


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