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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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
Car accidents continue to be one of the most common causes of accidental death and injury in the United States. Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of accidental fatalities for children, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The Bureau of Transportation Statistics reports that there were over 6.7 million traffic accidents in the United States in 2018. The accidents resulted in 36,560 fatalities and over 2.7 million injuries. Various factors can contribute to the cause of car accidents. Some factors, such as poor weather conditions and hazardous road conditions, might not be within the control of a motorist. Continue Reading
Getting into a car accident is never easy. Even relatively-minor crashes can do a lot of damage to you and your vehicle. States across the country require all drivers to carry minimum amounts of car insurance. If you’re involved in an accident, these policies can help to cover the costs of medical bills, property damage, and other injuries. Unfortunately, not all drivers comply with the law and purchase a minimally-acceptable insurance policy. In fact, it’s estimated that 29.7 million drivers aren’t insured. Other drivers purchase the state minimum, which is often insufficient to cover all accident-related costs. What happens when Continue Reading