Personal Injury
Are Rideshares Reducing Fatal Car Accidents?
Many people have mixed opinions about the effectiveness of rideshare services. Some people love the convenience associated with the use of rideshare services like Uber and Lyft. Some people love the opportunity to make additional income in their spare time by working as Uber and Lyft drivers. Others are concerned about the safety of rideshare…
Read MoreHiring a Lawyer for an Accident With an Autonomous Vehicle
Many people entertain the idea of using an autonomous vehicle in the future. However, Congress and other lawmakers are concerned about the legal ramifications of autonomous vehicles, mainly about the safety of humans if a driverless car is involved in a car accident. Fortunately, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a unique…
Read MoreHow Is Broker / Shipper Liability Handled in Truck Accidents?
When it comes to truck accidents, victims often hold truck drivers or trucking companies liable for their injuries. While these two parties should be held to account for their roles in truck accidents, there are other parties that can be held liable for a victim’s injuries. Brokers and shippers in particular are two parties whose…
Read MoreBruce Willis Was Diagnosed With Aphasia. What Is It?
Bruce Willis is an amazing actor that has played some of the most memorable characters in movies. Sadly, the movie star is retiring from acting because he is suffering from a condition known as aphasia. Aphasia is a condition that affects a person’s ability to communicate effectively. It causes issues with expressing and understanding speech,…
Read MoreAlcohol Detection Sensor Could Become Mandatory in Vehicles
Of all the safety features that can be incorporated into vehicles (now and in the near future), the alcohol detection sensor may be one of the best features presented. Congress is contemplating legislation that would make alcohol detection technology mandatory for all vehicles. Per Car Scoops, “The specific language of the federal mandate handed down…
Read MoreWhat Is the Right to Repair?
Last year, there was major headway made on the topic of the right to repair. Federal regulators began to discuss what could be done against unlawful restrictions placed by product manufacturers and their inability to allow consumers to repair their own products. Apple was the first company to begin to allow access to parts and…
Read MoreRisky Driving Leads to Deadly Accidents
2021 brought with it a number of issues many of us have never seen before. One of those issues was the increase in traffic fatalities, thought to be caused by riskier driving habits. This increase in deaths was seen across the United States and it does not seem like these numbers are decreasing. Transportation Secretary…
Read MoreThe Risks of Working in Housekeeping and Cleaning
Employment in the housekeeping profession is physically demanding and potentially risky to one’s health. Housekeepers and cleaning staff encounter a variety of chemicals and physical hazards on the job and many of these workers don’t have access to workers’ compensation benefits. Whether cleaning as a side gig or with a professional company, workers need the…
Read MoreTesla Recalls Vehicle Equipped with Full Self-Driving Beta
Tesla is under fire yet again for their “innovative technology” which actually turned out to be dangerous. The company sent out a recall for 53,822 of its vehicles due to issues with the vehicle performing rolling stops at intersections when it should be coming to a complete stop. While there have not been any crashes…
Read MoreParalyzed Passenger Sues Uber for $63 Million
For many, hailing an Uber is convenient and gets you to and from your destination quickly. However, for Will Good, his Uber ride changed his life forever. His driver, who had a spotty record to begin with, swerved his vehicle during their trip and slammed into a parked car. This caused Good to be thrown…
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