CDL Fraud Cases Exemplify the Dangers of Rogue Truckers
Truck Accidents | Posted on April 17, 2017 at 8:02 pm by rehmlaw
A recent news story in Overdrive, an online news source for the trucking industry, reports that Department of Transportation employees in Utah and Michigan have been charged in connection with accepting bribes in exchange for issuing commercial driver’s licenses to drivers who had not passed the requisite tests.
Safety preparations for the start of motorcycle riding season
Motorcycle Accidents | Posted on April 13, 2017 at 8:03 pm by rehmlaw
Spring can be an exciting time of the year for many individuals here in Nebraska. This includes motorcycle enthusiasts. The improved temperatures spring generally brings with it allow the motorcycle riding season to begin in earnest.
Pedestrian fatalities rising in Nebraska, U.S. as a whole
Car Accidents | Posted on April 7, 2017 at 8:04 pm by rehmlaw
It appears that, in recent years, more and more pedestrians have been losing their lives out on the roads here in Nebraska and throughout the country. Some preliminary estimates recently came out regarding pedestrian fatalities in the U.S. in 2016. According to these estimates, the U.S. saw nearly 6,000 such deaths that year.
Which Nebraska county sees the most auto fatalities?
Car Accidents | Posted on March 31, 2017 at 8:05 pm by rehmlaw
Just as states can vary in how many traffic fatalities they see, so too can counties. A recent analysis came up with a list of which county in each state is the deadliest when it comes to traffic accidents.
FMCSA opts to keep certain hours-of-service rules unenforced
Truck Accidents | Posted on March 24, 2017 at 8:06 pm by rehmlaw
Recently, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration made a decision regarding some controversial provisions of the federal hours-of-service rules for commercial motor vehicles. The provisions regarded what sort of break a CMV driver had to take to trigger a “restart” for weekly hours-of-service rules. The provisions mandated that this break contain two overnight periods (1 a.m. to 5 a.m.).
Truck loads and their impact on traffic safety
Truck Accidents | Posted on March 16, 2017 at 8:07 pm by rehmlaw
Large trucks carry all manner of different loads out on U.S. roads. Whatever type of load a truck is carrying, it is critical for the load to be properly secured. Mistakes when it comes to securing a load, such as not using tie-downs properly, using damaged tie-downs or loading a truck improperly, can create big safety dangers on the roads.
Many worried about sharing the roads with autonomous cars
Car Accidents | Posted on March 10, 2017 at 8:07 pm by rehmlaw
How the people you share the roads with act behind the wheel can have huge ramifications. Careless driving conduct by such individuals could expose you to serious accidents. The injuries that can come out of such crashes can be quite severe.
What Happens When an Accident Occurs in a Construction Zone?
Car Accidents | Posted on March 7, 2017 at 8:08 pm by rehmlaw
All motorists are familiar with the feeling that arises when one is driving down the road and construction zone signs appear. The eyes may start to roll as images of losing a lane and long lines of traffic start to fuel the imagination.
Car accidents, spinal cord injuries and lost wages
Car Accidents | Posted on March 3, 2017 at 8:09 pm by rehmlaw
Among the injuries that individuals can suffer in car crashes are spinal cord injuries. Statistics indicate that, since 2005, nothing has been responsible for more spinal cord injuries in the U.S. than auto accidents.
Report: 2016 saw an increase in traffic fatalities
Car Accidents | Posted on February 24, 2017 at 8:10 pm by rehmlaw
How deadly were America’s roads last year? Well, according to recent estimates, 2016’s traffic fatality total topped 40,000 for the nation. You have to go back to 2007 for the last time that particular mark was passed.
