Will it someday be common for cars to track driver tiredness?
Car Accidents | Posted on August 9, 2017 at 7:41 pm by rehmlaw
The use of sensors in cars has grown considerably in recent years. These days, cars can have sensors aimed at tracking all kinds of things. Might it one day be common for cars to track how tired a driver is behind the wheel? Panasonic has recently developed a fatigued driving prevention system which would gauge driver drowsiness
Nebraska seeing an alarming pace of motorcycle deaths this year
Motorcycle Accidents | Posted on August 4, 2017 at 7:42 pm by rehmlaw
Motorcycle accidents have the potential to be truly tragic in there consequences. In some instances, such crashes cut a motorcyclist’s life short. Unfortunately, motorcyclist fatalities have been happening at a worrisome pace this year in Nebraska. As a AAA report noted, all of last year, the state saw 20 motorcycle fatalities. According to that same report, 2017’s fatality total has already surpassed this number. Reportedly, there had already been 21 motorcycle deaths reported in the state this year by July 24.
The upcoming solar eclipse and traffic safety
Car Accidents | Posted on July 28, 2017 at 7:43 pm by rehmlaw
A notable event will be occurring in the sky over Nebraska next month. This is the solar eclipse. It will occur on August 21. Parts of the state are in the prime viewing path for the eclipse. Why are we talking about the upcoming eclipse on a personal injury law blog? We are because there are some traffic safety issues that could come up here in Nebraska in connection to this event.
Which dog breeds were behind the most dog bites in Lincoln?
Premises Liability | Posted on July 27, 2017 at 7:45 pm by rehmlaw
Dog bites happen all over the country, including in cities throughout Nebraska. Last fiscal year, well over 300 dog bite incidents occurred in the Lincoln area. These incidents involved many different breeds. Which dog breeds were involved in the most dog bite incidents in the Lincoln area in fiscal year 2015-2016? The top spot was held by pit bills, with 46 bites. Holding the next four spots were: Labradors (33 bites), German shepherds (17 bites), boxers (13 bites) and Chihuahuas (10 bites). As a note, each of the above breed categories includes mixes.
Nonmotorist fatalities in truck accidents
Truck Accidents | Posted on July 13, 2017 at 7:46 pm by rehmlaw
Sadly, truck accidents take thousands of lives a year here in America. Among the individuals who are sometimes the victims of fatal truck crashes are nonmotorist. For example, pedestrians are sometimes fatally struck by big rigs.
How much longer does it take large trucks to stop?
Truck Accidents | Posted on July 7, 2017 at 7:47 pm by rehmlaw
Large trucks are different from other vehicles in many ways. Some of these ways touch on safety. Take, for example, the distance it takes for big rigs and similar vehicles to stop. Large trucks generally require much more stopping distance than the average vehicle. How much longer does stopping take for such trucks? According to materials from a recent safety campaign the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is involved in, around 40 percent longer.
Report: Nebraska near the bottom for teen driver environment
Car Accidents | Posted on June 29, 2017 at 7:48 pm by rehmlaw
Among the places teens can face significant dangers is out on the roads. So, there are many worries a parent may have when their teen starts driving. A recent report indicates that a teen starting to drive might be an especially worry-causing experience for parents here in Nebraska. The report points to the state being one of the worst places in the country for teen drivers.
Can a social media post derail your personal injury claim?
Blog | Posted on June 26, 2017 at 7:49 pm by rehmlaw
Injuries caused by another person due to a car accident or other event can prove difficult to handle. You may need to make certain life adjustments for a considerable amount of time or even face permanent changes depending on the severity of your injuries. Because your life can suffer such substantial impacts, you may feel the need to pursue justice and compensation from the party considered at fault for the injury-causing incident.
When cars hit pedestrians, brain injuries sometimes result
Car Accidents | Posted on June 23, 2017 at 7:50 pm by rehmlaw
A person is just walking along when, suddenly, a car hits them and forever alters their life. This is unfortunately an experience that some pedestrians here in Nebraska end up being subjected to. A wide range of different types of negligent behavior by drivers can expose pedestrians to such a situation.
Drowsy driving’s toll in Nebraska
Car Accidents | Posted on June 15, 2017 at 7:51 pm by rehmlaw
Many things can pose significant dangers out on Nebraska’s roads. Among these are drivers taking to, or staying out on, the roads when drowsy. State statistics indicate that 1,453 accidents involving drowsy/asleep drivers were reported in the state between 2010 and 2014. This includes nearly 700 injury-causing accidents and 11 fatal crashes.
