Crash Alert: UPDATE: Rollover accident victim upgraded to stable condition
LINCOLN, NE - The man injured in a single-vehicle rollover accident Monday has been upgraded to stable condition, but the hunt continues for the puppy who was in the vehicle with him at the time of the crash.
The Lincoln Journal Star reports…
Crash Alert: Traffic News: Construction begins on Giles Road
OMAHA, NE - Giles Road will be closed from 132nd Street to 137th Circle beginning this evening as workers conduct scheduled maintenance. The closure will be in effect from 8 p.m. Wednesday to 6 a.m. Thursday, and from 8 p.m. Thursday to 6 a.m.…
Crash Alert: Newspaper carrier critically injured in rollover accident
LANCASTER COUNTY, NE - A newspaper carrier with the Lincoln Journal Star is in critical condition following a single-vehicle rollover accident in rural Lancaster County, ABC 8 reports.
Mark Bixler, 56, lost control of his vehicle while driving…
Crash Alert: LFR fights car fire near 84th and Holdrege Street
LINCOLN, NE - Lincoln Fire and Rescue were called to fight a vehicle fire that was reported near 84th and Holdrege Street at approximately 2:50 p.m. Sunday, reports KOLN.
A motorist was driving their vehicle when they noticed smoke billowing…
Crash Alert: Man charged with deliberately hitting protester with car
LINCOLN, NE - Police report that a local man deliberately struck a demonstrator with his vehicle multiple times on May 30, and was charged with second-degree assault on June 5.
Police responded to reports of an accident in the 2500 block…
Crash Alert: At least one person injured in Columbus collision
COLUMBUS, NE - At least one person was injured Thursday afternoon when two vehicles collided at the intersection of 25th Avenue and 10th Street, News Channel Nebraska reports.
According to an eyewitness, the crash occurred at about 2 p.m.…
Crash Alert: Cass Co. accident sends woman to hospital
PLATTSMOUTH, NE - A two-vehicle accident in Cass County Saturday sent one woman to the hospital, News Channel Nebraska reports.
Police say that 39-year-old Kelly Sorensen was turning onto 24th Avenue from Golden Hill Drive when he failed…
Crash Alert: Child hit while biking in West Omaha, hospitalized
OMAHA, NE - A child was sent to the hospital Monday morning after being hit by a car while biking in Morton Meadows, KETV reports.
The child was riding a bicycle near the intersection of South 50th Street and Poppleton Avenue when they were…
Crash Alert: Two injured in crash west of Beatrice
BEATRICE, NE. - Two people suffered minor injuries in a car accident west of Beatrice on Saturday afternoon.
According to News Channel Nebraska, the crash occurred at around 1:45 p.m. on Saturday at West Scott Road near Southwest 103rd.
Gage…
Crash Alert: Teen driver who killed passenger gets probation
BLAIR, NE - The teenager responsible for a single-vehicle crash that killed his underage passenger last July has been sentenced to 3 1/2 years of probation, the Omaha World-Herald reports.
Dylan Maguire was 14 at the time of the incident,…
Crash Alert: Motorcyclist hospitalized after Omaha hit and run
OMAHA, NE - A motorcyclist was hospitalized with serious injuries following a hit-and-run collision in Radial Hills last Sunday, WOWT reports.
According to Omaha Police, the motorcyclist was struck by a white truck near the intersection of…
Crash Alert: Construction on I-80 overpass at 24th St begins on 6/8
OMAHA, NE - Construction on the 24th Street overpass at I-80 is set to begin on Monday, June 8, leading to intermittent lane closures until work is complete.
Nebraska 511 reports that work on the 24th Street Bridge will likely last until…
Crash Alert: One injured in crash that shuts down 72nd St
OMAHA, NE - One person was injured after two separate car accidents stopped southbound traffic on 72nd Street between Grover Street and I-80 last Wednesday, WOWT reports.
Authorities say one person was taken to Bergen Hospital for treatment…
Crash Alert: Teen driver hospitalized after Madison Co rollover
NORFOLK, NE - A teenager was taken to the hospital by helicopter Tuesday after being injured in a single-vehicle rollover accident in Madison County, News Channel Nebraska reports.
The accident occurred on Highway 81 just south of its intersection…
Crash Alert: Grand Island emergency crews struggled to reach crash scene due to protests
GRAND ISLAND, NE - According to ABC/NTV, an otherwise peaceful protest almost prevented an emergency vehicle from responding to the scene of a car crash on I-80 on Monday.
The Grand Island Fire Department issued a statement on Tuesday saying…
Crash Alert: Two pedestrians killed when struck by a truck
FRIEND, NE - Two pedestrians were killed in a crash involving a pickup truck in Friend on Thursday morning.
According to the Hastings Tribune, the crash occurred at 8:50 a.m. on Page Street. The victims were identified as 11-year-old Isaac…
Personal Injury Settlements: What’s a Structured Settlement?
If you win your personal injury case in court or settle with negligent parties outside of court, you may have two main options when it comes to deciding how to receive your settlement money. You can receive the settlement as a lump sum or as…
Crash Alert: UPDATE: Four injured in fiery crash on Ames Ave
OMAHA, NE - In an update to our earlier story, more details have been released about the crash that sent four people to the Nebraska Medical Center early Thursday morning. The incident occurred when a Cadillac ran a red light and collided with…
Crash Alert: Two teenagers injured in rollover crash in North Platte
NORTH PLATTE, NE. - Two teenagers suffered minor injuries after a rollover crash on Highway 83 south of North Platte on Thursday afternoon.
According to NBC 2 Nebraska, the crash occurred at around 2:00 p.m. on Highway 83 near the Prairie…
Crash Alert: Four injured in two-vehicle collision in North Omaha
OMAHA, NE - A two-vehicle crash in north Omaha last Thursday sent four people to the hospital, according to the Omaha World-Herald.
The crash occurred at the intersection of Ames Avenue and 36th Street at approximately 12:30 a.m. on May…
Crash Alert: Driver severely injured in collision with semi-truck in Omaha
OMAHA, NE - A driver was severely injured early Monday morning when his Dodge Ram collided with a semi-truck, KET 7 Omaha reports.
The incident occurred at the intersection of 192nd Street and West Center Road at approximately 2:30 a.m.
According…
Crash Alert: Crash closes lane on northbound US 75
OMAHA, NE - A crash on US 75 has slowed traffic between Ames Avenue and Sorensen Parkway, Nebraska 511 reports today. The highway's left lane and the shoulder have been closed as investigators and emergency crews work to clear the scene.
It…
Crash Alert: Omaha man killed in pedestrian accident on 42nd Street
OMAHA, NB. - The Omaha Police Department is investigating a fatal pedestrian accident that occurred early on Wednesday morning. According to NBC 6 News, a man was reportedly lying in the street when he was struck by a vehicle near 42nd Street…
Coronavirus and Your Car Accident Claim in Omaha, Nebraska
If you have been in a car accident in recent weeks, you might be wondering how the Covid-19 pandemic might impact your car accident claim. The car accident lawyers at Rensch & Rensch Law in Omaha, Nebraska are closely following the latest…
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Your Omaha, Nebraska Car Accident Claim
As of this writing, the Centers for Disease Control reports 15,219 cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the United States, with approximately 200 reported dead. This pandemic has created a crisis across the nation, with schools closing, sporting…
How Motorcycle Safety Training Can Help You in a Motorcycle Accident
According to the Insurance Information Institute, motorcyclists are 27 times more at risk of dying in a motorcycle accident than those who are involved in a passenger vehicle crash. Motorcycle riders are vulnerable road users. Riders are more…
What You Can Do At the Scene of a Motorcycle Accident Before Help Arrives in Omaha, Nebraska
Even the most well-trained rider can find him or herself in a motorcycle accident. In many instances, the accident isn’t even the rider’s fault. Sometimes drivers making a left-hand turn fail to look for motorcyclists. Other times, riders…
In an Accident in a Rental Car in Omaha, Nebraska
It’s bad enough to be in a crash in your own car, but the stress can be even higher if you find yourself in a crash when driving a rental car. Are you responsible for paying for damages to the rental vehicle? If you took the insurance offered…