If you’ve been injured in a car accident you didn’t cause, you’re probably eager to file an insurance claim against the other driver. But as you likely know, an insurance company isn’t just going to take your word for it —...more
Emergency personnel and first responders have the opportunity to document crash scenes while evidence is still recent. The growth of the drone market and the efficiency of documentation with drones has led to an increasing...more
Abstract Video of an event recorded from a moving camera contains information not only useful for reconstructing the locations and timing of an event, but also the velocity of the camera attached to the moving object or...more
Each state has its own specific set of car insurance laws laying out certain requirements for its residents. In 2023, North Carolina passed notable legislative changes to the State’s car insurance laws, increasing the minimum...more
An article published in the Washingtonian on June 23 highlights the unique circumstances leading to the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia’s (EDVA) oversight of the Titanic shipwreck and potential...more
Last week, a tragedy occurred in Southern Delaware involving Freightliner tractor-trailer and a minivan: just after 10:30 PM the Freightliner failed to stop at a posted stop sign on Atlanta Road (Route 30) and drove into the...more
Trucking accidents are a common occurrence on America's roads, causing serious injuries, property damage, and loss of life. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 4,965 people were killed and...more
On June 24, 2021, we witnessed one of the most disturbing events in recent memory. A residential condominium building in Surfside partially collapsed overnight leaving 98 people dead and the surviving residents without a...more
Some Roetzel clients are surprised to receive an additional bill following a motor vehicle accident involving their driver: a bill for emergency services provided by the local fire and police departments....more
Unfortunately, a number of car accidents occur every day throughout the country. Whether it’s a fender bender on the highway caused by someone who was texting on their phone, or a collision resulting from someone speeding...more
Automobile insurance policies specify a maximum amount the insurer will pay for a single accident. This coverage limit applies both to liability and uninsured/underinsured motorist (“UM”) coverages. ...more
Today, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigates accidents involving manned aircraft and other major transportation accidents. ...more
There is no legal THC limit in Michigan to prove a person is guilty of marijuana-impaired driving. There is also not likely to be any limit to prove marijuana-impaired driving anytime soon. That’s because a legislatively...more
On September 13, 2018, a series of natural gas explosions surged across Massachusetts’ Merrimack Valley. Blame for the blasts was quickly attributed to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts, a local utility company and subsidiary of...more
Last week, a drone pilot was arrested for flying his drone into Barclays bank building during violent winds. Steve Funes operated his drone from the balcony of his 21st floor room at The Executive Plaza Hotel on West 51st...more
Federal investigators are investigating a helicopter crash that occurred on Daniel Island (near Charleston, South Carolina) that may have been caused by a drone. The helicopter pilot reported to investigators that he crashed...more
One of the tasks manufacturing companies frequently face is having their products inspected and tested as part of the pre-litigation or litigation process. While this may sound routine, it is important to have a detailed...more
A federal appellate court in the Midwest suggests that while unions do not have blanket approval to inspect an employer’s worksite, the union’s interest in safety generally will outweigh an employer’s interest in...more
Out for a sunny ride on a lazy Sunday afternoon Izzy Skeerd and his family suddenly found themselves surrounded by motorcycles in front, behind and on either side of their sport utility vehicle. One motorcyclist was wearing a...more