Determining Fault After an Accident

Whether you're a techie or not, you probably know that artificial intelligence (AI) is likely the wave of the future. From self-driving vehicles to surgeries performed by machines and robots in the workplace, AI has been heavily invested in, and the progress is astounding. In fact, many believe that in the future, robots will be everywhere,...

The month of September means many things: the end of summer, the much-welcomed cooler weather, and of course, back-to-school season. Back to school doesn't just mean busier schedules for the majority of families, nights filled with homework, and transportation between after-school activities and home, but also more children and traffic on...

On March 18, 2018, a self-driving car owned and operated by Uber struck and killed a pedestrian in Tempe, Arizona. The incident is the first of its kind, and the first reported death of a pedestrian caused by an autonomous vehicle. Not only is the incident tragic, but it also raises a number of questions about why the accident occurred and the...

Driverless cars are expected to hit the roads and be available for consumer purchase in just a few years' time, with prototypes and test vehicles already being driven throughout the country. As driverless cars, or autonomous vehicles (AVs) have advanced, so have more questions about ethics, legality, and liability surfaced. Indeed, there...

Ridesharing is an alternative to driving to work alone. It can include carpooling, vanpooling, walking, riding your bike, or public transit. The obvious benefit to people who rideshare is that it saves in gasoline. Certain companies sponsor ridesharing or give employee incentives to carpool. There are even businesses that work to connect people...

In general, all car accidents have a discernible cause, whether the result of human actions, negligence, or even factors of nature. For example, a car accident may be the result of driver distraction, which the federal government reports led to 421,000 injuries in 2011 alone. Or, a wreck may be caused by a driver who is intoxicated by alcohol or...