Distracted Driving Is Not Worth A Life

Effective ad by AT&T about the dangerous consequences when a mom glances at her cell phone while driving: No Post is Worth a Life | It Can Wait

We are introduced to characters on a perfectly average day. Their lives are then irrevocably changed by the devastating consequences of a seemingly innocent glance at a phone while driving.

As noted in the ad:

• No post is worth a life.
• No glance is worth a life.
• No email is worth a life.
• No search is worth a life.
• No text is worth a life.

AT&T's "It Can Wait" is the carrier's campaign against distracted driving. You can learn more about the campaign and steps you can take to help stop distracted driving at: http://www.itcanwait.com/

Distracted driving is dangerous. Do not do it; it is not worth a life.

Lapin Law Offices' Patrick Driver: Getting In Shape

Patrick Driver, of Lapin Law Offices, was featured today in an article in the Lincoln Journal Star, "State Games of America gives Lincoln dad that extra push."

Pat Driver and his son Logan try out wrestling moves at their home in Lincoln in preparation for the State Games of America.
Photograph by Jenna Vonhofe/ Lincoln Journal Star

Since January 2014, Patrick has lost 65 pounds and has gotten in significantly better shape. After losing 25 pounds his son, Logan, provide an extra push by getting Patrick to compete in wrestling in the State Games of America, which is in Lincoln, Nebraska, this year, later this summer. As he stated in the article, "I look forward to showing my son, as well as my family and friends, that you can reach a goal through hard work and dedication.”

Competing in the State Games is not Pat's only fitness goal. He plans on running a marathon among other things.

Great work so far Patrick and good luck in the State Games. Everyone at Lapin Law Offices is rooting for you.

Source Article: Lincoln Journal Star: State Games of America gives Lincoln dad that extra push

Article by Ali Butchko; 
Photographs by Jenna Vonhofe

Lincoln Crashes Following Last Weekend's Winter Storm

Last weekend's winter storm posed a challenge to many Lincoln, Nebraska, drivers. There were a total of 151 crashes reported to the Lincoln Police Department as of February 2, 2015. The actual number is likely a lot more. Unfortunately, there was one fatal crash involving two semitrailer trucks. More snow is predicted for Lincoln this evening and tomorrow with a lot of roadways still ice and snow covered.

LINCOLN WEATHER

According to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Lincoln Weather and Climate site, the weather in Lincoln for the past three days has been:

• January 31, 2015 (Saturday)
• Snow Total: 3.0 inches
• High Temperature: 39°
• Low Temperature: 32°
• February 1, 2015 (Sunday)
• Snow Total: 4.9 inches
• High Temperature: 32°
• Low Temperature: 3°
• February 2, 2015 (Monday)
• High Temperature: 19°
• Low Temperature: -7°

This information is based on data taken by the UNL weather instruments. Temperatures and snow fall amounts could be different in other areas of Lincoln.

Source: University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Lincoln Weather and Climate:

• Lincoln, NE, January 2015 Weather and Climate Data
• Lincoln, NE, February 2015 Weather and Climate Data

LINCOLN VEHICLE CRASHES

The Lincoln Police Department received the following number of reports about vehicle crashes:

• January 31: 43
• February 1: 53
• February 2: 55

It is not clear how many of these crashes are attributable to the weather or roadway conditions.

Source: Lincoln Police Department: Daily Call Summary  (Summaries for January 31, 2015 - February 2, 2015)

WINTER DRIVING SAFETY

Lapin Law Offices has blogged about winter driving safety on our website blog:

• The ABC’s Of Safe Winter Weather Driving
• Drivers Take Care: Winter Weather Is Almost Here
• Drivers Prepare: Winter Weather Is Arriving Soon
  

BE SAFE

With the potential for more snow and cold weather tonight and tomorrow, drivers are urged to stay home if possible. If you have to drive, do so very carefully and safely.