Distracted driving affects everyone: drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and cyclists. The results can be catastrophic, resulting in personal injuries, physical disabilities and even death. According to the National Highway...more
On Wednesday, March 27, the board of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority approved final rules for the city’s Central Business District tolling program by a vote of 11-1. The final tolling structure closely mirrors the...more
North Carolina car accident rates are above average compared to the previous five years, with more than 273,000 accidents occurring in 2022. These accidents resulted in 110,544 injuries; many of which were passenger injuries....more
On August 15, New York Attorney General (AG) Letitia James announced a settlement with Avis Budget Group Inc. (Avis Budget), for allegedly denying car rentals to customers who did not possess a credit card. Under the terms of...more
In Farm Bureau v. Dana, the North Carolina Supreme Court held that the Financial Responsibility Act requires a claimant to treat the per accident limit of coverage as the total sum that is available to all claimants entitled...more
Israel's Ministry of Justice has issued a call for public comments regarding the regulation of autonomous vehicles, with a focus on the tort and insurance aspects. Key Points- Background- •The mobility market is...more
Wearing your seatbelt in Florida became a primary offense with The Dori Slosberg and Katie Marchetti Safety Belt Law, effective June 30, 2009. The law requires all drivers, all front-seat passengers, and all passengers under...more
In this time of concern regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, there are other challenges still confronting companies. One involves the standard for enforcing arbitration agreements involving transportation workers. Or, stated...more
Even if you have done everything in your power to maintain your vehicle, drive safely, and protect passengers from harm, it is not always possible to prevent death or serious injury from an unexpected vehicle crash. NEW...more
Head-on collisions are among the most dangerous of all car accidents. With the extreme forces involved, when one driver leaves another helpless to avoid a head-on collision, the consequences will often include permanent...more
In Navarrete v. Meyer, 2015 No. D067454, the California Court of Appeal, Fourth District, reversed summary judgment in favor of a defendant passenger in a vehicle that collided with and injured plaintiffs, holding that a jury...more