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Who is impacted the most by distracted driving?
If you're like many seasoned drivers, the task of driving can seem automatic — sometimes to the point that drivers have no recollection of their daily commutes. In today's world, it's actually rare for motorists to give driving their full, undivided attention. Distraction impacts everyone to some degree, and even affects otherwise responsible drivers. There...
Read MoreTraffic Fatalities Caused by Red Light Runners at a Ten-Year High, According to Recent Research
Why do drivers run red lights, even when it's clearly dangerous and illegal to do so? The answer lies in the driving habits we see all around us each day. Some drivers are simply in a hurry to get somewhere and tend to blow through traffic lights. Others are unaware when they do it because...
Read MoreRoad to Zero Plan: The Elimination of All Roadway Deaths By 2050
Embracing the idea that driver education never ends is one way to help ensure that the next drive you take won’t be your last. Key to this change in mindset is making yourself aware of road conditions, always, even on streets and intersections that you’ve driven hundreds of times. According to the National Safety Council...
Read MoreOmaha Attorneys Discuss Best Ideas to Prevent Drowsy Driving Crashes
Nobody chooses to fall asleep at the wheel but when drivers are tired enough, it can happen in an instant. In a poll conducted by the National Sleep Foundation, more than 40 percent of drivers admitted to falling asleep at the wheel at least once since they started driving. In addition, 20 percent admitted to...
Read MoreCompleting a police report after a crash protects a driver’s interests
Been in a crash? Make sure you take names and try to remember to write down other details, as well. Especially important after a crash, contacting police and filling out an accident report will establish an official record, according to the balance, a financial advice website. Filling out a police report ensures all the details...
Read MoreKeeping senior drivers physically flexible, alert can prevent crashes
Regular exercise and stretching can help to keep older drivers on the road longer and improve safety, a AAA study said. “It is important that we find ways to keep older drivers in good physical health in order to extend their mobility,” Dr. David Yang, said executive director of the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety....
Read MoreOmaha Attorneys Weigh in on the Public’s Fear of Self-Driving Cars
Many Americans aren’t ready for it yet, but self-driving cars are coming. Nobody knows for sure when it will be the norm in automotive technology, but we know it will be – sooner or later. According to its annual automated vehicle survey, the American Automobile Association (AAA) reports that 71 percent of respondents fear the...
Read MoreOmaha Attorneys Discuss Auto Accidents Caused by Failure to Yield the Right-Of-Way
You arrive at a four-way intersection and come to a complete stop at a stop sign. It's then your turn to proceed. However, you're suddenly broadsided by a driver who either failed to stop or proceeded without first yielding the right-of-way. Accidents like this are very common on Omaha roadways and are caused by drivers...
Read MoreHigh Rate of Speed-Related Auto Accidents in Nebraska
Speeding is a common problem in Omaha, Nebraska. Last year, the state ranked No. 5 in the nation for having the highest rate of speeding violations. Additionally, insurance website Quote Wizard ranks Nebraska No. 3 for having the worst drivers, particularly because of the high rate of speeding. Lower speed limits mean reduced speeding In...
Read MoreOmaha Attorneys Discuss Dangers of Improperly Secured Wheels
The wheels of a vehicle have constant, continual contact with the road. They spin at dizzying speeds, sometimes for hours on end. As a result, they bear the brunt of every mile we travel. They plow through rain, mud and snow, and are all too often taken down by daily wear and tear or stray...
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