Autonomous Trucks Are on the Way, Whether We Like It or Not
The self-driving truck industry is barreling forward, propelled most recently by a partnership announcement from Waymo and Daimler. Waymo plans to integrate its autonomous driving technology with Daimler’s fleet of commercial semi-trucks, deploying fully self-driving tractor-trailers worldwide. Before announcing this partnership, each company was working on its own self-driving truck technology. Waymo, a subsidiary of…
Read MoreSnapchat Comes Out Clean in “Speed Filter” Injury Lawsuit
Snapchat, Inc. experienced a win in Georgia’s appellate court on November 7th with the dismissal of a suit alleging the social media company was responsible for causing a serious car accident in September 2015. A Court of Appeals upheld the dismissal of a suit contending Snapchat’s “speed filter” feature, which has since been discontinued, caused…
Read MoreShould You Allow Your Insurance Company to Monitor Your Driving Habits?
An expanding sector of the car insurance market involves driver monitoring programs. Referred to as telematics, these programs use features such as time and date monitoring, the collection of driving habits, and GPS to monitor driving habits in order to adjust insurance rates from this data. These programs offer some benefits to drivers in terms…
Read MoreTransportation Injuries Are the Most Common Type for Oil & Gas Workers
The oil industry is a dangerous industry by nature. Although the media coverage of this industry is often focused on these “disasters,” they often do not direct attention to one of the primary causes of worker deaths and injuries: transportation. The leading cause of workers’ deaths in North Dakota is transportation. Many of the motor…
Read MoreMaking a Case When You’re Bitten by a Dog
Dog bites can cause severe pain, and in some cases lasting scars and permanent disfigurement. Sometimes these bites are severe enough to result in other medical complications. The experience is often terrifying for both children and adult victims. It is important to understand your legal rights to recover compensation for the damages sustained from a…
Read MoreSugar Beet Truck Traffic Increases Accident Concerns
The sugar beet harvest is one of the largest and most time-restricted harvests in the nation. Speed is of the essence when it comes to harvesting and transporting this crop. Therefore, beet truckers in the hundreds work long hours to transport beets to processing plants in the greater region. This increased activity causes considerable congestion…
Read MoreThere’s No Such Thing as a “Minor” Car Accident
Every now and then, you read a report in the news (or you hear someone tell a story) about a minor car accident. Maybe the person calls it a “fender-bender,” or maybe he or she says something like, “The truck got a little banged up, but no one was hurt.” A crash with no injuries…
Read MoreYour Video Doorbell May Help You in a Premises Liability Claim
Here’s a fun game you can play with your kids the next time you’re out for a drive: as you pass by houses, ask them how many little blue circles they see near doors. Those blue lights indicate the presence of a Ring Video Doorbell – a smart doorbell that not only rings, but also…
Read MoreTruck Tire Blowouts Are Catastrophic and Preventable
How many trucks do you think you pass in a day? If you regularly commute or travel on major highways, that number is probably a lot. You know they can swerve into your lane without warning and might be a risk for rolling over, so you keep a cautious eye on them as you pass.…
Read MoreOil and Gas Workers Have a New Employment Opportunity
Sometimes you just need a fresh start in a new career but that can sometimes be a tough accomplishment when you have a very specific set of skills. It can limit your employment opportunities unless you have a way to translate those skills into another field, or you’re able to participate in a training program…
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