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Nebraska Has 16th Most Teen Driver Fatalities During Summer Months
As temperatures rise, car accidents caused by teen drivers increase. Summer in Nebraska can be a fun time for teenagers. Sadly, it’s also the time of year when many young drivers are most at risk of being involved in serious car accidents. Nebraska is one of the most dangerous states when it comes to teen...
Read MoreShare the Road: Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month is Observed in May
A motorcycle accident can have severe consequences May is designated Motorcycle Awareness Safety Month, a time to promote mutual respect for road-sharing and raise awareness of motorcycle laws. The Nebraska Department of Transportation is taking a proactive approach to enhancing motorcycle safety education and awareness by encouraging drivers and motorcyclists to work together to reduce...
Read MoreDistracted Driving Accidents Remain A Common Cause of Serious Crashes
Distracted Driving Awareness Month aims to curb the rising crash rate Car accidents involving distracted drivers have become increasingly common in recent years. To raise awareness about the risks of distracted driving, the National Road Safety Foundation has declared April as National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, with a goal to educate and remind drivers to...
Read MoreCar Accidents Can Lead to Severe Eye Injuries
Understanding the Impact of an Eye Injury after a Nebraska Car Accident The cost of an eye injury can be significant after a crash, and car insurance companies know this. Unfortunately, eye injuries are frequently downplayed and undervalued by insurance adjusters trying to protect the company's bottom line. Whether it's temporary blurred vision, permanent blindness,...
Read MoreWinter Weather Driving Tips for Nebraska Drivers
Our Omaha attorneys share winter weather driving tips to help you reduce your risk of a crash. Snow-covered roads, black ice, shorter days, reduced visibility, and the occasional blizzard often put a damper on driving in Nebraska. But much worse, winter weather conditions contribute to thousands of injurious and fatal crashes across the United States...
Read MoreHow To Obtain Traffic Camera Video Footage Of Your Omaha Car Accident
Video footage can provide evidence of what happened in the moments leading up to and during the collision. If you or a loved one was injured in a car accident in Omaha, Nebraska, caused by another driver, you need evidence that proves that the other driver was at fault. Otherwise, you might have a hard...
Read MoreOmaha Pedestrian Fatality Prompts Tribute & Call To Action
How safe are Omaha's roads? Our pedestrian accident lawyers discuss. A recent pedestrian accident fatality in Omaha prompted an outpouring of support for the victim's family, along with calls of action aimed at preventing similar tragedies in the future, according to News 6 WOWT Omaha. "We're trying to put a spotlight on our road traffic...
Read MoreOmaha’s Only Protected Bike Lane To Be Removed
Will this decision lead to more bicycle accidents in Omaha? Omaha recently decided to remove the city’s only protected bike lane, outraging bicycle safety advocates who insist that the Market-to-Midtown Bikeway pilot program was extremely popular and should have been continued in the future, according to several news sources, including The Reader. “Bike Walk Nebraska...
Read MoreHow Roundabouts Can Help Prevent Intersection Accidents in Omaha
Collisions at intersections often result in severe injuries. Car accidents at intersections on certain streets in Omaha have become such a serious problem that some city officials believe the best way to address the issue and reduce intersection accidents is to install roundabouts on certain streets, according to a recent ABC 6 News article. "This...
Read MoreReckless Drivers Cause 19% Spike in Nebraska Car Accident Fatalities
Fatal crashes are up statewide in the first half of 2022. Car accident fatalities in Nebraska have increased by 19% this year, mostly due to reckless drivers, according to accident data compiled by the National Safety Council (NSC). "Traffic violence plagues our communities, and thousands of lives lost each month is simply unacceptable," said Mark...
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