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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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
Clients often share private and sensitive information with their attorneys. It is important that this information remains confidential when a client wishes. That is why attorney-client privilege exists. Generally, when you hire an attorney, they are prohibited from sharing any sensitive information with third parties — unless you have given prior permission. However, the specifics of attorney-client privilege can be slightly more nuanced than some realize. This overview will help you better understand this complex topic. What You Need to Know About Attorney-Client Privilege Attorney-client privilege is rooted in legal principles that date back to the Roman Republic. Generally, attorney-client Continue Reading