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Omaha Traffic Accidents an Increased Risk With Winter Weather
The winter weather forecast remains uncertain, but one certainty remains: The next three months will be among the most dangerous times of the year for traffic accidents in Omaha. Channel 6 news is among the local and regional sources reporting that a La Niña effect will keep waters colder in the Pacific through the winter...
Read MoreNew Truck Safety Features Can Prevent Omaha Truck Accidents
The emergence of self-driving cars and other automated driving features has raised important questions about vehicle safety in America. Strong evidence suggests new safety technology has the potential to significantly slash the number of truck accidents that occur annually. While trucking companies do not have a legal obligation to install all the latest, cutting edge...
Read MoreOmaha Drivers Face Higher Risks of Accidents in Rural Areas
Car accidents are responsible for hundreds of deaths and thousands of injuries involving Nebraska residents every year. Research suggests that car accidents are more likely to occur in rural areas than urban areas, which means those in Nebraska are at high risk. So what can Omaha motorists do to stay safe while driving in rural...
Read MoreHow Omaha Trick-or-Treaters Can Stay Safe This Halloween
Halloween is a fun time for Omaha families. But there are also many ways in which both adults and children can be injured during Halloween festivities. Car accidents, practical jokes, tainted candy, and malfunctioning toys are just a few of the many possible causes of serious personal injuries. If you or a family member gets...
Read MoreSpeeding a Major Factor in Omaha Car Accident Fatalities
It may appear as though the roads of America are getting safer. After the economic crash of 2008, fewer vehicles were on the road, and traffic fatalities experienced a corresponding drop. The Washington Post reports that United State traffic fatalities hit an all-time low in 2011. Yet these facts ignore the reality that over 18,000 people...
Read MoreNew Study Identifies Most and Least Safest Vehicles on the Road in Omaha
Every year, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and National Highway Safety Administration publish statistics on the fatality rates of vehicles in America. These statistics offer insight into the safest and least safe vehicles on the roads. After any auto accident, injury victims have legal rights which must be protected. Omaha residents trust the experienced car...
Read MorePedestrian Accidents on the Rise Nationwide
Omaha pedestrian accident attorney discusses disturbing trend Pedestrian fatalities nationwide increased sharply last year to nearly 6,000 fatalities, a 26-year record high, according to statistics recently released by the federal government. And while there were fewer pedestrian fatalities last year in Nebraska, the five-year average for the state has increased 86 percent compared to the...
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