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.
Report gives Nebraska’s traffic laws a low safety rating
Car Accidents | Posted on February 9, 2017 at 8:13 pm by rehmlaw
Each state has its own set of traffic laws. One of the things that can have big traffic safety ramifications in a state is how closely the drivers in it follow these laws. Failure to obey traffic laws is among the types of driver conduct that can trigger major crashes.
What are the most common reasons given for texting and driving?
Car Accidents | Posted on February 2, 2017 at 8:13 pm by rehmlaw
Some tasks require one’s full attention. One such task is driving. Even momentarily taking one’s attention off of the roads when driving can lead to serious accidents. So, distracted drivers can end up doing a lot of damage out on the roads.
Internal Bleeding can Occur as a Result of Motor Vehicle Accidents
Car Accidents | Posted on January 27, 2017 at 8:15 pm by rehmlaw
Anyone who has driven a car or truck understands that injuries are a possibility anytime someone gets behind the wheel of a car. Even the most minor of car accidents can lead to serious injuries.
Smartphone use has grown significantly in the US
Car Accidents | Posted on at 8:14 pm by rehmlaw
One thing that has become common pretty quickly here in America is smartphones. The extent to which the use of such phones has grown over the past few years can be seen in a recent survey. The survey is from the Pew Research Center.
What is the biggest cause of fatal accidents in Nebraska?
Car Accidents | Posted on January 12, 2017 at 8:18 pm by rehmlaw
According to statistics compiled by the Nebraska Department of Roads, 192 motorists were killed in fatal accidents on state roads in 2016 through November. (A final total of 2016 fatalities in the state will be available later this month.)
Drunk driving decreasing in the US?
Car Accidents | Posted on January 10, 2017 at 8:19 pm by rehmlaw
A person can be greatly impacted by the decisions of others. For example, when out on the roads, poor decisions by others could end up subjecting a person to auto crashes and the major injuries that can come out of such accidents. One such decision is a decision by another driver to take the wheel when drunk.
