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• Careful Not to Cross the Line (or Lane)! Knowing Lane Rules for Motorcyclists Increases Safety

  Sarah Cool | April 11, 2009 7:03 AM | 4 CommentsOmaha, NE

  To become licensed to drive a motorcycle in Nebraska, both written and driving tests are required. Riders must fulfill all the requirements, including motorcycle skills tests at local testing...

• AAJ ranks Ten Worst Insurance Companies for Consumers

  John Inserra | July 09, 2008 11:44 AM | 2 CommentsOmaha, NE

  The American Association for Justice has published its ten worst insurance companies for consumers. Forget what you see on TV, as a consumer you are not in good hands with Allstate, as they lead the...

• Cell Phone Dialing and Texting While Driving - How Many Deaths and Serious Accidents Will it Take??

  Craig Kelley | April 16, 2008 11:40 PM | 2 CommentsOmaha, NE

  BEFORE we the people, our legislatures, or the proper lobbying groups DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS CRAZINESS!! If the sight of the drivers all around you on the interstate, dialing/using one driving...

• DO YOU OWN A 2003 HONDA ACCORD? You and 350,000 OTher Fellow Owners Have a Recall to Deal With

  Craig Kelley | April 20, 2008 10:45 PM | 1 CommentOmaha, NE

  Omaha s KETV broke the AP story THe 2003 Honda Accord has a water drainage problem that leads to corrosion windshield wiper cover The corrosion could cause the electrical circuit breaker inside...

• Volvo Wins Safety Award

  John Inserra | April 18, 2008 10:16 AM | 1 CommentOmaha, NE

  Volvo has won an award for the development of "City Safety." The XC60 is Volvo's first car to have this system. Approximately 75% of all collisions are at speeds less than 30 km/h (18 mph). In 50...

• Should Omaha Allow Minors in Bars or Lounges for Concerts? The Omaha City Council Decides Yes

  Craig Kelley | April 16, 2008 8:12 AM | 1 CommentOmaha, NE

  Yesterday, the Omaha City Council listened to arguments from both side regarding a proposed ordinance that would allow Minors to attend concerts and music events at bars or lounges were alcohol is...

• Cell Phone Use Laws While Driving

  John Inserra | July 16, 2007 11:07 AM | 1 CommentOmaha, NE

  Concern over the increasing use of cell phones has prompted legislatures in a number of states to attempt to ban, or at least restrict, cell phone use while driving, particularly among novice drivers. Attached is a chart outlining the use of cell phones while driving for each state. For more information on this subject, please refer to our section on Car and Motorcycle Accidents.

• Jeep Liberty Recall

  John Inserra | August 11, 2006 2:45 PM | 1 CommentOmaha, NE

  DaimlerChrysler's Chrysler is recalling about 832,500 Jeep Liberty sport utility vehicles to fix a steering part. The front suspension lower ball joints on 2002 to 2006 Liberty SUVs will be replaced, the automaker said in a statement. The part can experience excessive wear and in extreme cases may separate, causing a loss of steering control, Auburn Hills, Mich.-based Chrysler said.

• Top Ten Tips For Injured Workers

  John Inserra | May 24, 2006 1:53 PM | 1 CommentOmaha, NE

  If you get hurt on the job, your employer maybe required to pay you workers' compensation benefits. You may be entitled to Medical Care, Temporary total disability benefits,Temporary partial disability benefits, Permanent partial disability benefits, Vocational rehabilitation benefits, or Death benefits. The tips below only scratch the surface of possible pitfalls in the workers' compensation...

• Iraq War Brain Injury Feature of NBC News

  Staff Writer | April 27, 2006 9:11 AM | 1 CommentOmaha, NE

  Bob Westbrook is a brain injury victim located in Toledo Ohio who owns the blog Ran with the devil, Walked with angels. I am an avid reader of Bob's posts, and he brought my attention to a series NBC news has been running this week. The stories have focused on brain injuries and the Iraq War. Their features have talked about how brain injuries are common among Iraq War vets, how brain...