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New Guidelines For Automakers To Deter Distracted Driving

by Stipe, Harper, Laizure, Uselton, Belote,... on 5/9/2013

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified and engaged distracted driving as a serious threat to motorists in America. In June of last year, NHTSA released a Blueprint for Ending Distracted...more

A Pedestrian Struck Outside Of A Crosswalk Can Still Bring A Personal Injury Claim

by Stipe, Harper, Laizure, Uselton, Belote,... on 4/24/2013

If a pedestrian in Oklahoma is struck by a vehicle while walking outside of the crosswalk, he or she is not barred from filing a lawsuit to receive compensation for injuries that occurred as a result....more

Despite The Risks, Distracted Driving Is Still On The Rise

by Stipe, Harper, Laizure, Uselton, Belote,... on 4/8/2013

Distracted drivers endanger not only themselves, but also occupants of other vehicles on the road and pedestrians on the sidewalk. With the rising popularity of smartphones, the problem only continues to get worse....more

NHTSA Ordered an Expansion Of A Recall Of The Jeep Liberty

by Begam & Marks on 4/4/2013

Coinciding with a previous blog. In addition to the Chrysler Fire Probe NHTSA has ordered that a recall of the Jeep Liberty now cover 35,000 SUVs produced between July 2003 and June 2007. The recall is due to excessive...more

Underage Drinking — One More Time

by Intermountain Legal on 4/3/2013

Drinking and driving is dangerous. You could kill or seriously injure yourself or others driving impaired by alcohol or drugs. Utah has zero tolerance for minors drinking alcohol anywhere....more

Stay Safe: Counterfeit Automobile Airbag Alert

by Law Offices of Robert Olkowitz, P.C. on 2/25/2013

Car air bags can spare a life or save a driver or passenger from serious injury. But what happens if the airbag itself is dangerous? Research in recent years led to new advisories for car owners about the proper positioning...more

Florida Motorcycle Laws: Wear A Helmet Or Face The Consequences

by Law Office of Paul B. Genet on 2/7/2013

Codie Ray Barlow, a twenty-year-old Floridian, struck a mailbox with his motorcycle on New Year’s Day and was thrown to his death. Mr. Barlow was not wearing a helmet. The helmet could have saved his life. A...more

T-E-X-T-I-N-G: K-I-L-L-S

by Law Offices of Robert Olkowitz, P.C. on 2/4/2013

Distracted driving is a leading cause of automobile accidents in the United States. Emerging as a fundamental factor in driver error, attention to the road decreases as ownership of mobile communication devices soars. In...more

Infrastructure Alert - January 15, 2013

by Cozen O'Connor on 1/15/2013

The $50.7 billion Hurricane Sandy relief package is currently being debated in the House. Monday night, the Rules Committee approved 13 amendments for floor consideration. After neglecting to schedule a vote on an aid...more

Patton Boggs' TechComm Industry Update - May 9, 2012

by Patton Boggs LLP on 5/11/2012

In This Issue: Senate Vote on FCC Commissioners; FCC Approves TV Channel Sharing as a Precursor to Incentive Auctions; FCC to Hold Channel Sharing Workshop; Walden and Eshoo Announce Creation of Bipartisan Federal...more

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