This year has presented a plethora of additional safety measures for every industry. But the commercial trucking industry is at particular risk for things like road failure, poor weather conditions, and COVID-19. The tips for safety while out on the road never...
Is Your Child in the Right Car Seat?
Although car seat usage has significant increased since states began enacting laws requiring them, car crashes are still the leading cause of death for children in the United States. According to the CDC, it’s estimated that 69% of car seats and 20% of booster seats...
Loosened restrictions may spike Nebraska motor vehicle accidents
In Nebraska and across the United States, traffic has been reduced significantly due to ongoing health concerns. Ironically, fewer people being on the road has had several unintended consequences, some positive and some negative. With less road traffic, there is a...
Driverless vehicles: A boon or a bane?
A common idea that is being floated for the past few years is that once autonomous, or driverless, vehicles become the norm, a majority of the vehicle crashes that occur on the roads at present can be avoided. In other words, it is being propagated that motor vehicle...
What do you know about Car Insurance Policies?
Nebraska law requires its drivers to carry car insurance up to certain limits. Failure to comply with this law is a Class II Misdemeanor and can be very costly. While most people understand that they must carry car insurance, few understand the ins and outs of their...
Potential Complications from Road Rash Injuries
As warmer weather settles across the state of Nebraska, more motorcycle riders may take to the roads to enjoy the sunshine on their two-wheeled vehicles. When they do, they may opt to wear short sleeves, vests, and other articles of clothing that allow their skin to...
PREVENTING CRASHES WITH STATIONARY OBJECTS
Hitting stationary objects are preventable crashes. The key to preventing such accidents is to recognize the hazards that can lead to a collision with a stationary object and take appropriate defensive measures. Read the information in the link below and ask yourself...
Head-on collision with semi leaves one dead, one injured
A head-on collision in a rural area north of Lincoln left a man dead and his wife with injuries that authorities described as critical. The driver of the semi which collided with the car, who was from the Omaha area, did not suffer any physical injuries. Early reports...
Fatal semi accident highlights impact of negligent driving
Fatal semi accident occurs on Nebraska interstate It is an indisputable fact that commercial trucks are a vital part of this country's economy. Without them, the transportation of goods around the nation would be much more difficult and costly. However, these trucks...
The dangers posed to Nebraska’s motorcyclists
Spring is almost here, and with it warmer weather that is suitable for motorcycle riding. Before you hop on your bike and hit the road, though, you need to be aware of the dangers out there so that you can do everything in your power to protect yourself. The sad...
