Car Accidents

Negligence often plays a key role in determining fault in car accidents. However, when weather conditions are involved, things get more complicated. Rain, snow, fog and high winds can create hazardous driving conditions, making it difficult to maintain control of your...

Getting in a car accident can be a highly chaotic and overwhelming experience. There is often physical damage, injuries, emergency responders and backed-up traffic involved. Amidst the shock and concern for your safety and well-being, it's essential to remember the...

You're driving down the road when suddenly, another driver runs a red light and crashes into you. Another blow quickly follows the shock of the accident: the other driver doesn't have enough insurance, or worse, no insurance at all. It's a frustrating and stressful...

Any accident is a shocking and confusing experience, but when the other driver leaves the scene you may face even more uncertainty. Knowing what steps to take immediately after such an incident can help mitigate the stress and confusion that often follows. What steps...

For any parent, there are few milestones more nerve-wracking than when our teenagers earn their driver’s licenses. It's a huge step towards independence, and it comes with a significant increase in responsibility. While we can't be in the passenger seat at all times...

Distracted driving remains a critical issue on Nebraska's roads. Despite numerous campaigns and laws to curb this dangerous behavior, the statistics indicate that it continues to cause harm and loss. As residents of Omaha, Lincoln, and beyond, understanding the impact...

Companies that make smartphones understand that texting and driving is a serious issue. It causes car accidents every day. These companies have taken some heat in the press for enabling this behavior, even though the responsibility naturally falls on the drivers...

A man has been killed in a car accident in Iowa, and it underscores the need for stop signs to control traffic. Reports indicate that there were not any such signs at the intersection where the wreck occurred. It was a rural intersection that likely does not see heavy...

You may have heard that car accident risks are highest in the summer, and this is true. When looking at fatalities, the summer causes the most auto accident deaths very consistently. However, do not make the mistake of assuming that the fall is safe and you have...

It used to be that rural areas, despite all of the open roads and relatively light traffic, saw more fatalities every year than urban areas. It was not even very close. In 1977, for example, about 60 percent of fatal crashes took place on rural roads, with the...