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Driverless Dilemma: Are We Lab Rats Without Legal Recourse in the Experiment of Autonomous Driving?

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

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

The Role of Florida State University in Tallahassee's Pedestrian Safety

Pedestrian safety is a concern on and around university campuses across Florida. In 2020, a student at Florida State University (FSU) was tragically killed when she was struck by a driver in the crosswalk of the 1000 block of...more

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Motor Vehicle Accidents Can Be Avoided Here’s How

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

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Rollover Accidents: We Answer Your Frequently Asked Questions

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

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Motor Vehicle Accidents: 10 Factors for Consideration

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

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Road Safety Tips for Motorists, Cyclists, and Pedestrians

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As spring arrives and the weather is warming up, more and more people are spending time outdoors. After a particularly cold winter this past year, it’s refreshing to finally enjoy the outdoors and do some fun things we missed...more

Rodemer Kane Attorneys at Law

Colorado Right of Way Laws: The Road Rules You Never Knew Existed!

Colorado law, as outlined in section 102 of the Colorado Revised Statutes, defines "right-of-way" as the privilege granted to one vehicle operator or pedestrian to proceed in a legal manner over another in situations where...more

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As vehicle makers race into future, whither road- and product-safety issues?

The race to deal with the existential threat of climate change by making millions of vehicles smarter, more efficient, and environmentally friendly may be on a collision course with safety concerns....more

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Three Point Shot - February 2020

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Welcome to Three Point Shot, a newsletter brought to you by the Sports Law Group at Proskauer. Three Point Shot brings you the latest in sports law-related news and provides you with links to related materials. Your feedback,...more

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Autonomous Co-Pilot: How GM Plans to Revolutionize Consumer Use of Autonomous Driving Technology While Keeping You Focused at the...

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In the competition amongst automobile manufacturers to knock autonomous driving out-of-the-park, Cadillac is next up to the plate. Recently – rolling-out its newest autonomous driving technology – General Motors (“GM”)...more

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Self-Driving Cars: Are You In or Out?

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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

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NTSB Preliminary Report Reminds That Driver Error Persists

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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recently issued its preliminary report concerning the March 18, 2018 incident in Tempe, Arizona in which a pedestrian was struck and killed by a Volvo XC90 sport utility vehicle...more

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Gauging Reactions: MCity Shuttle Launch Kicks-Off Autonomous Vehicle Behavioral Study

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On Monday, June 4, two fully automated shuttles began regular shuttle service on streets surrounding the University of Michigan North Campus Research Complex in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The 11-passenger, all-electric Autonom...more

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Drinking and Driving: How Driverless Cars Will Overturn South Dakota v. Dole to Push the Drinking Age Back to 18

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The drinking age in the United States has historically teetered between 18 and 21. Under pressure surrounding the Vietnam War, Congress rolled back the minimum drinking age from 21 to 18 to reflect the draft age. Proponents...more

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Straight Talks: Innovations in product liability for autonomous and connected vehicles

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The autonomous vehicle revolution has introduced an exciting array of innovations into the automobile industry. Groundbreaking technology has created ingenious ways to address mobility and traffic issues. But it has also...more

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Fatal Accident Put Autonomous Vehicle Programs Under Scrutiny

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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

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You Should Know - January 2018

Who’s at Fault When Robot Cars Crash and Injure People? While your next new car might not fold up into a briefcase à la George Jetson, self-driving cars are no longer a cartoon dream of the far-off future. Manufacturers...more

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Preview of Automated Vehicle Regulations in Germany

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Germany’s Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure formally presented last week ethical guidelines that affirm that governments are focusing on similar themes in designing their regulatory approach to the...more

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European Commissioner for Transport Focuses on Connected Cars as Part of Continuing Road Safety Strategy

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In 2010, the EU set an ambitious goal of halving traffic deaths in 2020. As part of these ongoing efforts to increase road safety, on Thursday the European Commissioner for Transport Violeta Bulc published a report on road...more

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New Study Says ... Pace of Adopting Active Safety System Should Be Picked Up

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Vehicle safety systems are experiencing a period of development unlike any in the history of the industry. While the 20th century focused on passive safety systems, such as crumple zones, seat belts, and airbags, these...more

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