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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Sustaining an injury can have devastating consequences for the victim. Accident victims may sustain painful injuries that result in high medical bills and significant loss of income. Injuries result in physical, mental, and emotional pain and suffering. Examples of cases that could result in an insurance claim for damages include: Motor vehicle crashes Bicycle accidents Dog bites Slip and fall accidents Medical malpractice claims Boating accidents Rideshare crashes (like Uber and Lyft) For some accident victims, filing an insurance claim can get them the money they need to recover from the physical, emotional, and financial damages caused by an accident Continue Reading
Lexington, KY, has a relatively good road safety record for a city its size. In a survey of 100 U.S. cities, Lexington ranked as the 29th safest city for drivers. However, Lexington has one of the highest rates of traffic congestion in the country and a high percentage of uninsured drivers. Here is an overview of road safety issues facing Lexington, KY. Lexington Accidents and Injury Rates Lexington has not yet completed its data collection for 2021 traffic accidents. And 2020’s data has several anomalies due to pandemic lockdowns in March and April. As a result, 2019 is the most Continue Reading
If you’ve been injured as the result of another party’s negligence, you can often pursue compensation for your medical bills and other damages. You will begin this process by filing a claim or lawsuit to collect from the negligent party’s insurance. Naturally, personal injury victims are eager to receive the compensation they believe they deserve. If you’re planning on filing a personal injury claim, you might be wondering how long it will take to arrive at a settlement. There’s no way to state with absolute certainty how long your case will take. A number of factors can influence the length Continue Reading