Apple, Tesla, and dozens of other heavy-hitting tech companies have invested billions into developing the first mass-produced driverless cars. The widespread adoption of self-driving vehicles seems inevitable, and the technology is anticipated to have a profoundly positive impact on road safety.
There are countless factors that can contribute to car accidents, and it is often the case that multiple parties share fault for a collision. For example, if you are speeding and another vehicle changes lanes without signaling and hits you, both you and the other driver would be partially liable for the crash.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were 136,053 unintentional injury deaths in 2014. Common causes of these fatalities include slip and fall accidents, motor-vehicle collisions, and unintentional poisonings.
WOWT News reports on a two-vehicle collision that seriously injured two women. The crash occurred on I-80 just after 2 p.m.
The skills and experience of your attorney can have a profound impact on the outcome of your personal injury case. If your lawyer does not have litigation experience in your area of need, he or she may not have the knowledge or skills to help you recover the maximum compensation. Alternatively, if your lawyer is […]
Thanks to the proliferation of smartphones, distracted driving has become an American epidemic. According to Distraction.gov, distracted driving caused 431,000 injuries and 3,100 fatalities in 2014. What these statistics do not convey, though, is the tremendous emotional and financial hardship suffered by accident victims and their families.
Even a slow-speed car accident is a jarring experience. It might seem impossible to remain calm, but there are steps you must take immediately after a collision to improve your chances of making a successful personal injury claim.
Most people already know that speeding, tailgating, and texting while driving are responsible for a significant number of collisions every year. What you may not know, though, is that there are hundreds of lesser-known factors that contribute to serious accidents, and being aware of them may help you anticipate and avoid a serious crash.
The life of a motorcycle passenger is entirely in the hands of the driver. Many people assume, then, that there is little a passenger can do to prevent accidents. The truth, however, is that the actions of a motorcycle passenger can be the difference between getting in a serious crash and reaching the destination unscathed.
Nearly 40,200 people were killed in car accidents in 2016, which is the highest death toll since 2007 and a 14-percent increase in two years. But what is the cause of this unfortunate trend?
All drivers in the state of Nebraska are required to carry liability insurance. However, according to the Insurance Information Institute, 6.7 percent of motorists in Nebraska were uninsured in 2012. If you are injured by an uninsured or underinsured driver, you should contact a personal-injury attorney immediately to discuss your options for recovering compensation.
In 2013, an estimated 424,000 people were injured and 3,154 died in accidents involving distracted drivers. The vast majority of these tragedies could have been prevented if drivers had behaved responsibly.
Motorcycle riders are 27 times more likely than passenger-vehicle occupants to die in a wreck per vehicle mile traveled. If you ride a motorcycle, then you probably know the importance of wearing a helmet, obeying traffic laws and riding defensively. Another way to reduce your risk of crashing is to learn the most common causes […]
Super Bowl 51 is just a few weeks away, and millions of Americans are looking forward to delicious food, exciting football and quality time with friends and family. Unfortunately, the spike in alcohol consumption invariably means that more drunk drivers will be on the road. Even if you remain sober, it is important that you […]
For children who live close to school, riding a bicycle is a practical way to commute. It is quicker than walking, healthier than taking the bus, and a convenient alternative for parents who go to work too early to drive their kids to school.
Three people were rushed to the hospital on Christmas Day after a semi-truck crossed the median on I-80 and collided with an SUV travelling in the opposite direction. According to 10/11 News, the truck rolled and came to rest on its side in a ditch. Authorities say poor weather may have been a factor in […]
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