OMAHA, Nebraska. According to Outside Online, an unrestrained dog in a car can become a flying projectile, that not only puts the dog’s life at risk but also its human companions sitting in the car. Here at Rensch & Rensch Law, we often write about the importance of having the right car safety seat for your child, or about the importance of buckling up every time you ride or drive. But what about safety for our furry friends? And how does animal passenger safety translate to human safety? Read more

OMAHA, Nebraska. CNN reports that a duck boat company is invoking an arcane maritime law to avoid liability for a recent accident that left nine members in a single family dead. The law dates back to the 1850s and states that a claim against any vessel cannot exceed the value of the vessel itself. The duck boat company claims that the vessel is a total loss, and that this limits the company’s liability. Read more

OMAHA, Nebraska. The Ivy League changed a single rule that reduced the number of concussions in players from 11 to 2. According to the New York Times, when the Ivy League moved the kickball and touchback lines by five yards, the number of concussions that players sustained was reduced. The minutes after kickoff, when players run down the field toward one another at full-force are the times at greatest risk for serious, life-altering, and even deadly concussions. Read more

OMAHA, Nebraska. A car accident or slip and fall injury can be devastating enough when adults alone are involved. But, when children are involved in these accidents, they can be particularly devastating. Childhood concussions are particularly risky because children’s brains are still growing and maturing. A serious concussion can put children at greater risk of long-term disability. The New York Times reports that the Centers for Disease Control recently released new guidelines for children suffering from concussion injuries. The new guidelines particularly speak to the treatment of mild traumatic brain injury in children. Read more

OMAHA, Nebraska. ABC News reports that authorities believe that a tire blowout may have been the cause of the recent devastating Greyhound bus crash that left 8 dead and another twenty five injured. Reports indicate that when the semi-truck’s tire blew, the driver lost control of the vehicle, veering into a median. It broke through the median, crashing head-on with the Greyhound bus. Victims in the accident suffered spinal cord injuries, head trauma, and other serious injuries requiring hospitalization. At least three children were hospitalized. Read more