Should side guards be required for big rigs?
Truck Accidents | Posted on February 16, 2017 at 8:11 pm by rehmlaw
Many legal issues can come up in the wake of a big rig accident. This includes issues related to possible wrongful death claims. When big rigs and other vehicles collide, there can be substantial death tolls. The occupants of the vehicle a semi truck collides with can be particularly vulnerable to fatal injuries in such accidents.
Properly placing blame in motorcycle accidents
Motorcycle Accidents | Posted on February 10, 2017 at 8:12 pm by rehmlaw
No one likes to be blamed for something they weren’t responsible for. It can leave a person feeling like they are being treated incredibly unfairly. Now, there are situations where being incorrectly blamed for something can have all kinds of ramifications for a person beyond upsetting their sense of fairness. Sometimes, it could have the potential to have major financial repercussions for them.
Report gives Nebraska’s traffic laws a low safety rating
Car Accidents | Posted on February 9, 2017 at 8:13 pm by rehmlaw
Each state has its own set of traffic laws. One of the things that can have big traffic safety ramifications in a state is how closely the drivers in it follow these laws. Failure to obey traffic laws is among the types of driver conduct that can trigger major crashes.
What are the most common reasons given for texting and driving?
Car Accidents | Posted on February 2, 2017 at 8:13 pm by rehmlaw
Some tasks require one’s full attention. One such task is driving. Even momentarily taking one’s attention off of the roads when driving can lead to serious accidents. So, distracted drivers can end up doing a lot of damage out on the roads.
Internal Bleeding can Occur as a Result of Motor Vehicle Accidents
Car Accidents | Posted on January 27, 2017 at 8:15 pm by rehmlaw
Anyone who has driven a car or truck understands that injuries are a possibility anytime someone gets behind the wheel of a car. Even the most minor of car accidents can lead to serious injuries.
Smartphone use has grown significantly in the US
Car Accidents | Posted on at 8:14 pm by rehmlaw
One thing that has become common pretty quickly here in America is smartphones. The extent to which the use of such phones has grown over the past few years can be seen in a recent survey. The survey is from the Pew Research Center.
The aftermath of a dog bite incident
Premises Liability | Posted on January 20, 2017 at 8:16 pm by rehmlaw
A dog attack can be a truly terrifying and traumatic experience. There are all sorts of fears that may flash through a person’s head over the course of a dog bite incident. However, the aftermath of such an incident can have its own set of fears connected to it.
Will trucking being a ‘hot’ job in Nebraska affect road safety?
Truck Accidents | Posted on January 18, 2017 at 8:17 pm by rehmlaw
States can vary greatly in what jobs are “hot” in them at a given time. Here in Nebraska, one type of job that has become hot lately are truck driving jobs, according to a recent NBC Nebraska article. The article noted high demand for this job among employers and strong competition for such jobs.
Law puts new safety requirements on Nebraska landlords
Premises Liability | Posted on January 17, 2017 at 8:17 pm by rehmlaw
Everyone wants the place where they live to be safe. How safe a person’s residence actually is can be impacted by many factors. When they are renting their residence, one of these factors is how vigilant their landlord is when it comes to safety matters regarding the property.
What is the biggest cause of fatal accidents in Nebraska?
Car Accidents | Posted on January 12, 2017 at 8:18 pm by rehmlaw
According to statistics compiled by the Nebraska Department of Roads, 192 motorists were killed in fatal accidents on state roads in 2016 through November. (A final total of 2016 fatalities in the state will be available later this month.)
