Keyless Ignitions and the Dangers of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Straight Talks: Autonomous regulations around the world
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Uber and its fellow ridesharing services are immensely popular throughout the country. Customers enjoy knowing that they can quickly get a ride no matter where they are and for rates that are typically more affordable than...more
No one wants to live in a neighborhood that feels dangerous, where the risks of property damage and personal injury are higher than average. While the area is known for beautiful beaches and celebrity sightings, some areas...more
The first action you should take after witnessing a crash is to call 911. Alerting emergency services is essential for getting help to the scene quickly. When you call, provide clear and precise information to the operator....more
Car accidents are still one of the leading causes of fatalities around the world, and speed is often a factor that increases their severity and likelihood of a fatality. Whether on highways, urban roads, or rural routes,...more
OSHA enforces almost 1,000 standards and tens of thousands of individual regulations related to General Industry, Construction, Maritime, and other industries. Once again, OSHA released its preliminary data for the top ten...more
Automotive giant Tesla is facing increasing criticism following allegations that the company failed to implement adequate warnings and safety measures on its popular Tesla Supercharger stations. The scrutiny arose after...more
In a ground-breaking move to redefine player safety standards, Rugby Union has introduced smart mouthguard technology in an innovative approach to automatically withdraw players from the field who are suspected of sustaining...more
In the maze of today’s technological advancements, our society is standing at a crossroads where progress meets safety. The intricate web of autonomous driving technology and legislative accountability is unraveling in front...more
Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of injury and death worldwide, but many of these accidents are preventable with proactive measures. This comprehensive guide explores various strategies and tips that individuals can...more
Picture it: You’re riding on a highway at a nice speed when all of a sudden something (or someone) appears in front of you so quickly that you have no option except to try to avoid a collision. In your attempt to avoid the...more
Motor vehicle accidents are a significant public health concern worldwide, causing millions of injuries and fatalities each year. While accidents can occur due to various factors, including human error, mechanical failures,...more
1. What is a construction accident lawsuit? A construction accident lawsuit is a legal claim made by someone who has been injured on a construction site as result of negligence or a safety violation. This could involve...more
Join us for a virtual roundtable featuring Warner Norcross + Judd LLP attorneys Tom Manganello, Mike Stone, Kurt Brauer, Andrew Reside and Chris Predko as they discuss electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at company...more
Airbags play a crucial role in automotive safety. In recognition of their significance, in 1999, the federal government mandated that all new vehicles—cars, trucks, and SUVs—must come equipped with front airbags for both...more
Earlier this year, the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) spotted an outbreak of a rare bacterial infection in 11 (now 16) different states, associated with multiple different infection types, particularly...more
Aimed at combatting lawsuit abuse, Florida’s recently passed tort reform bill (HB 837/SB 236) makes dramatic changes to the state’s justice system, including negligent security cases against owners and operators of...more
According to a report from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), there were an estimated 59,000 emergency room injuries associated with (although not necessarily caused by) nursery products among children...more
Some regard slip-and-fall claims as nuisance litigation and often make billboard plaintiffs’ lawyers the butt of jokes. But, occasionally, these claims represent catastrophic injuries with verdicts to match, and even garden...more
The Local Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act (the “Act”) limits the liability of public bodies for claims of negligence, including in cases based on performance of discretionary functions. ...more
Autonomous vehicle testing and development continues to accelerate. Problems and setbacks, however, have delayed technology advancement and assessment, and influenced public perception of this new transportation mechanism....more
Keeping Children Safe - Toys imagined by manufacturers, created for children and marketed to parents can pose safety risks so severe that an organization exists solely to keep children out of danger when playing with them....more
Jury returns defense verdict in 18 minutes! Scott M. Sarason and Jens C. Ruiz of Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell won a defense verdict on behalf of Louisville Ladder, Inc. on April 24, 2018, in a product liability case in the...more
High profile accidents related to autonomous vehicles are impacting the planned expansion of existing autonomous vehicle pilot programs. In 2016, a driver in Florida died while using autopilot mode on his vehicle...more
Over the last several years, drones have rapidly grown in popularity. From quick deliveries during rush hour to reaching an otherwise inaccessible military base, drones are proving to be extremely advantageous where humans...more
Need for Positive Train Control is Past Due - The deadline for installing and implementing positive train control, known as PTC, is Dec. 31, 2018. It likely will come and go, with a majority of the country’s railways...more