In dangerous weather conditions, it can be difficult for large trucks to stop. That was part of what caused a serious crash on Highway 15 in Nebraska. A car vs. semi accident resulted in one person being life-flighted to Bryan Hospital.The crash happened at around...
ADDRESSING AGGRESSIVE DRIVING
Aggressive driving puts you and others at risk of serious injury or death. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), aggressive driving occurs when an individual commits a combination of moving traffic offenses that endangers other...
Everyday noises may cause increased risk of heart disease
The jackhammer outside the window, the honking horns -- for many of us, loud noise can be a source of stress or a frequent annoyance.Heavy road traffic, loud office conversations, live music concerts, noise from construction sites or even loud telephones can cause...
Blizzard leads to major crashes, injuries in Nebraska
Crashes can lead to significant injuries, especially when there are several vehicles involved. Crashes are more likely when the weather conditions are poor and when drivers are unfamiliar with the hazards that they're being exposed to. With poor weather, motorists may...
Healthy Eating
Healthy eating on the road is essential for maintaining a normal Body Mass Index (BMI) and helping your body function at peak performance. The key is to remember that healthy eating involves portion control and choosing foods wisely. Read the information below, and...
3 dead, others injured in serious collision in Nebraska
A woman from Kearney is facing felony motor vehicle homicide charges for her role in a collision that killed three and injured herself and one other passenger. The crash, which took place in October 2018, occurred when the woman ran a stop sign and hit an eastbound...
As a trucker, do you aim to get there quickly, or safely?
Millions of truckers haul their cargo in big rigs across the country. Many of them travel from logistics companies in Nebraska. If this is the manner in which you earn your living, you will know that you have to consider more than the threat of crashes every time you...
2 vehicles collide, 1 suffers injuries, 1 flees
Crashes can happen almost anywhere, and the devastation they cause can be shattering. In many cases, crashes end up resulting in serious injuries for at least one victim, block off roadways and damage the surrounding area.Take, for example, this crash in Nebraska that...
A surprising reason that aging makes you a worse driver
As people get out of their teens and become adults, they typically become better drivers. Generally speaking, a 35-year-old is a safer driver than a 16-year-old. Some of it is experience. Some is impulse control. At a certain point, though, the ability to drive starts...
5 key tips for helping someone with a spinal injury
After a serious workplace accident, it appears that a worker is suffering from a spinal injury. Maybe it was a workplace fall or an accident with heavy machinery. No matter how it happened, this is a very significant injury and their future could depend on how people...
