Omaha Personal Injury Attorney Blog

Causes of Omaha Bus Accidents

As soon as you get onto a bus, whether it is a city bus, school bus or private charter, you are literally putting your life in the hands of the driver. Though you may think there is safety in numbers, bus accidents occur in Omaha on an almost daily basis. Read the rest »

Some Signs of Nursing Home Emotional Abuse in Nebraska

Two of the common types of elder abuse are physical abuse and emotional abuse, or what’s also referred to as elder psychological abuse. Elder emotional abuse is often difficult to recognize because the wounds are not on the surface and the behavior of the elderly abused can often be misunderstood as simply the results of old age. Read the rest »

Injuries Related to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Carbon monoxide can injure or kill without a hint of danger or warning. The reality is that this odorless, colorless silent killer attacks unsuspecting victims and by the time carbon monoxide is identified as a culprit, it is often too late. Read the rest »

Common Causes for Omaha Slip, Trip, and Falls

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), after car accidents, slips, trips, and falls are the leading cause for injury in the nation. They are a common fact of life in our modern world and can happen anytime, anywhere.

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Cycling for Justice and HIE

Two Bikes. Two attorneys. An open road. And a cause: raising awareness regarding Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE).

Cycling has taken the Cullan brothers to new heights, literally, with ascents of two of the most celebrated mountain climbs in the cycling world: Alpe d’Heuz and Mont Ventoux. It is still debated exactly who crested the summit of Alpe d’Huez first, after rounding the 21 hairpin turns leading up the 15.2 km climb. However, the first to summit Mont Ventoux was beyond a doubt. Patrick keeps insisting on “equipment failure” to explain his 12 minute delay in reaching the 1912 m height, a little over 21 km from Bedoin, France. Read the rest »

Ice from Truck Causes Crash Near North Platte

Recently, a chunk of ice from the top of a semitrailer crashed down into traffic resulting in multiple injuries. Officials say a large piece of ice struck and penetrated the windshield of a 2003 Honda Odyssey. The truck accident occurred near North Platte along Interstate 80. The ice hit the 18-year-old driver of the minivan and her front-seat passenger. The van then veered into the median and rolled several times. Read the rest »

Cullan & Cullan Named to 2015 Irish Legal 100

We’re proud to announce that Dr. Patrick Cullan and Dr. Joseph Cullan have been named to the Irish Legal 100, an annual list of the top Irish-Americans in the legal field. “It is an incredible honor to have been selected to join this elite group of legal professionals,” said Patrick Cullan. “Being of Irish descent and having lived in Ireland, being named to the Irish Legal 100 is a tremendous honor both personally and professionally.” Read the rest »

Brother and Sister Killed in Hastings Rollover Accident

Teenage brother and sister were recently killed in a Nebraska car accident after being ejected from their vehicle. The fatal car crash occurred on Clay County Road 312 south of Clay Center southeast of Hastings. Officials say the 17 year old boy was behind the wheel on a gravel road when the vehicle rolled over. Both brother and sister were ejected from the car. They may not have been wearing a seat belt. The 15-year-old girl died at the scene, and the driver was pronounced dead on arrival at Mary Lanning Healthcare. Two other passengers survived with injuries, including one person who was also ejected from the car. Read the rest »

Bellevue Man Killed in Crash

A 21-year-old woman was injured and her 44-year-old father was recently killed in a Sarpy County car accident. The fatal car crash occurred on 36th Street near Cedar Island Road in Sarpy County. Officials say the woman was driving a blue Chevrolet Cobalt when it spun out of control, crossed the centerline, and was struck by a southbound driving BMW. The driver sustained critical injuries and her father died at the scene. The 64-year-old driver of the BMW was hospitalized for observation. The crash remains under investigation, but recent snowfall may have contributed to the accident. Read the rest »

Wrongful Death Suits Filed After Actor’s Accident

In a tragic twist, Paul Walker, the young actor who rose to fame starring in Hollywood’s Fast and Furious franchise, was killed two years ago in a high speed car crash. Recently, the late actor’s father filed a wrongful death claim against Porsche, the car’s manufacturer.

Walker was not driving the car when it slammed into a concrete lamppost and two trees. The actor’s father claims that the Porsche Carrera GT Walker was riding in didn’t have the needed essential safety features, including a stability control system, breakaway fuel line, and side-door reinforcements. Similar lawsuits against Porsche have been filed by Walker’s daughter, Meadow Rain Walker, and the driver’s widow. Read the rest »