Move over, self-driving cars, and make room for self-driving big rigs. A technology company has started testing its self-driving software on “heavy duty” trucks in California. If successful, you could be sharing California’s already dangerous roads with driverless rigs in the not-so-distant future. According to the company behind the software, self-driving software in semi-trucks makes the most sense. Trucks generally drive on freeways while following (mostly) straight routes. Compared with downtown driving, which can require multiple turns and stops, trucks may theoretically be better candidates for self-driving software. The American Trucking Association reports that trucking is one of the most Continue Reading
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Diminished value usually pertains to vehicle property damage in an accident case, but it can arise in conjunction with any claim for damages to personal property. Insurance companies hate to pay it. However, with the advent of apps such as Carfax which disclose a car’s accident history on the secondary market, diminished value has become a larger component of personal injury claims. Diminished Value is Best Understood by Looking at Resale Values In trying to come to a good understanding of diminished value, it is helpful to look at resale value. Let’s say you are car shopping. You go to Continue Reading
We are all familiar with Lime Scooters. The green e-scooters were everywhere before the Coronavirus pandemic hit. You find one that someone left behind, pay a fee on your phone, and you are free to zip around town. These e-scooters have been hugely popular in a number of cities and on college campuses. Now, Lime is facing increasing pressure from lawsuits growing out of accidents and injuries from scooter use. A lawsuit against Lime and Segway, the company that manufactures some Lime scooters, was filed on August 18, 2020 in San Francisco Superior Court. The lawsuit, which was filed on Continue Reading
Correctly calculating car accident compensation can be challenging. Some damages caused by a car crash are easier to calculate because there are bills or invoices to prove the value of the damages. However, placing a value on a person’s pain and suffering can be much more challenging. What Damages are Included In a Car Accident Claim? Car accidents cause a variety of damages. Some car crash might result in property damage only claims, in which only the motor vehicles sustained damage. Many traffic accidents result in bodily injury and fatalities. When vehicles collide, the occupants can sustain life-threatening conditions and Continue Reading