The law provides a process for those who have been wronged by others to seek compensation for their losses. But that window of opportunity is only open for a specific period of time. If an action for the recovery of damages is not pursued in that limited time frame, the legal right to seek compensation …
In 2019, a young couple drove their Tesla Model 3 on an Indiana Interstate. Derrick (25) and Jenna (23) Monet used the sedan’s driver-assistance system, also known as the Autopilot function. Without warning, the Tesla inexplicably veered into a parked fire truck. Derrick fractured his neck, spine, and shoulder. He broke a leg and ribs. …
Summer is the season for kicking back a few cold ones on a hot day with friends. It is also the time of year when more of those partaking in alcoholic beverages decide to get behind the wheel and are involved in Driving Under the Influence (DUI) car accidents, which is not a fun fact. …
In March, the trial of 46-year-old Rafaela Vasquez began in Maricopa County Superior Court. Four years ago, Vasquez worked as a safety driver for Uber’s autonomous test cars in Tempe, Arizona. She has pleaded not guilty to negligent homicide after the self-driving car she oversaw struck and killed Elaine Herzberg, a 49-year-old pedestrian. Vasquez was …
Will Good does not remember much about that early April morning last year. He remembers requesting an Uber to take him home from the restaurant where he worked as a chef in Boston, Massachusetts. After working a 14-hour shift, he was exhausted. He recalls the Uber driver, Jonas Yohou, speeding down the street, swerving through …
Our society depends on the commercial trucking industry to move clothing, food, and other merchandise around the country safely and quickly. Large trucks share the roads with passenger cars every day without incident, and most of us do not think about these huge vehicles very often as we go about our daily drives. But when …
Spring break has long been a time that families plan to take their vacations. It signals the end of winter and many are by that time ready for some sun and fun. This may be especially true after the last couple of years as people have been cooped up and are looking forward to a …
The switch to Daylight Saving Time raises driving hazards, but understanding the risks of sleep loss, regional factors, and accident trends can help motorists minimize dangers during the week when deadly crashes increase by 6%. Comparison of Daylight Saving Time Changes Spring Forward Fall Back +1 hour Sunday in March -1 hour Sunday in November …
When someone is involved in a car accident, they are temporarily unable to think clearly. Most of us are in shock in the immediate aftermath of an accident and may not know what we should be doing next. The chaos at the scene is complicated with first responders and law enforcement showing up and there …
Ridesharing services have exploded in popularity over the last decade. With the introduction of Uber in 2009, ridesharing companies have gone on to dominate most of the ride-hailing market industry. The rise of ridesharing has created both convenience and controversy across the U.S. While many people have praised the easy-to-use app and payment methods, ridesharing …
