Study: Young drivers have particularly high crash rates
Car Accidents | Posted on June 9, 2017 at 7:52 pm by rehmlaw
When a person is hit by another vehicle when out driving, the injuries coming out of the crash could have all sorts of impacts for them. Sometimes, these impacts are immediately noticeable. Other times, they take awhile to present and become apparent. Thus, when a person is hurt in a car accident, even if they initially feel their injuries are only minor, speaking to a skilled car crash lawyer can be important. Such attorneys can advise individuals on the compensation issues related to their accident, and help them with tailoring their approach to these issues to the specific circumstances of their crash.
Keeping the kids safe over the summer
Car Accidents | Posted on June 2, 2017 at 7:53 pm by rehmlaw
As the summer season is starting, many kids are preparing for all the summertime fun they will be having. Parents may want to make their own preparations over this time. This includes preparing for how they will keep their kids safe during summer activities.
Summer Driving Is Not Hazard-Free
Car Accidents | Posted on May 30, 2017 at 7:54 pm by rehmlaw
Tough driving conditions due to hazardous weather are typically associated with the winter months, but summertime brings its own set of hazards on the road – some weather related and some not. A number of insurance providers issue warnings about what to beware of while driving in warm-weather months. Here are some of the more common risks:
Surprise vehicle inspections in Lincoln found many violations
Truck Accidents | Posted on May 26, 2017 at 7:55 pm by rehmlaw
Many things can impact traffic safety in a region. This includes how safe of a condition the trucks that are on the region’s roads are in. A recent set of surprise commercial vehicle inspections performed in Lincoln found quite a few safety shortcomings.
Software problem leads to pickup truck recall
Car Accidents | Posted on May 19, 2017 at 7:56 pm by rehmlaw
Computers have come to play a bigger and bigger role in cars. So, a car’s safety isn’t just affected by its physical aspects, but also by what software it has. Just like mechanical defects, defects in a motor vehicle’s software could potentially pose safety risks for those in the vehicle.
Will Self-Driving Trucks Make Us All Safer?
Blog | Posted on May 15, 2017 at 7:56 pm by rehmlaw
For all the discussion and debate about the advent of driverless cars, industry experts agree that driverless trucks are more likely to hit U.S. highways first, fueled by corporate America’s interest in cutting labor costs.
Dog bite prevention tips parents can give their kids
Premises Liability | Posted on May 11, 2017 at 7:58 pm by rehmlaw
Among the things kids may encounter when playing outside are neighborhood dogs. Many kids love dogs, and may have a strong desire to pet dogs they come across. While petting dogs can be an enjoyable activity, it can also have its safety risks, even in relation to dogs a child knows well.
Rain poses safety challenges for motorcyclists
Motorcycle Accidents | Posted on May 4, 2017 at 7:59 pm by rehmlaw
Among the things that can pose safety challenges for motorcyclists out on the roads are poor weather conditions. For example, rain can create a range of difficulties for motorcyclists. It could reduce a motorcyclist’s visibility, cut down how visible a motorcyclist is to others and create some very slippery road conditions.
Keeping an eye on a teen’s driving through apps
Car Accidents | Posted on April 28, 2017 at 8:00 pm by rehmlaw
Many things can be challenging for parents when it comes to keeping their teen drivers safe on the roads. One is getting a firm idea of how safely their child is actually acting when driving. This can be an important piece of information for a parent to have, as it can indicate what driving safety lessons it might be particularly important for them to get across to their teen and whether they need to make any changes in the driving rules they have for their teen.
Autonomous vehicle technology and the future of America’s roads
Car Accidents | Posted on April 21, 2017 at 8:01 pm by rehmlaw
It appears that the next couple of decades could see big changes to some very fundamental things out on America’s roads. This includes shifts in what exactly is controlling the vehicles that are on them. This is due to autonomous vehicle technology.