By Leonard Sciolla, LLP | Published March 26, 2018 | Posted in personal injury | Tagged Tags: fatal accident, motor vehicle accident, pedestrians, self-driving car, Uber | Comments Off on Trust in Self-Driving Vehicles Following Fatal Crash
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Trust in Self-Driving Vehicles Following Fatal Crash
The fatal crash involving a pedestrian and one of Uber’s self-driving cars in Tempe, Arizona has brought attention to the debate surrounding the regulation of this technology. Self-driving cars use sensors to detect or see obstacles around the vehicle. Currently, there are no federal standards in place regarding the reliability of these sensors. Proponents for Read More
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Stay Safe in Wet Weather
Rain contributes to about 1.2 million motor vehicle accidents every year. Prevent collisions by preparing ahead of time for rainy conditions. AAA recommends several steps you can take to make sure your car is ready for the rain. Replace windshield wipers once they start leaving streaks or stop clearing the glass with one swipe. Make Read More
Read MoreNew NJ Regulations on Uber/Lift
Uber, Lyft and other “transportation network companies” are operating under new regulations in New Jersey after Governor Chris Christie signed a bill into law on February 10, 2017. The law provides new insurance requirements for vehicles operating within a transportation network. There are two different minimum insurance coverage levels: one applicable when drivers are logged Read More
Read MoreDistracted Driving Recognized in April
The National Safety Council (NSC) recognizes April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month to bring attention to what it calls “an epidemic” fueled in part by our access to and reliance on technology. According to the most recent numbers, distracted driving resulted in more than 3,000 deaths and nearly 400,000 injuries in 2015. In a poll Read More
Read MoreSpring Break Traffic Fatalities
Stay safe on the road this spring break season – studies show that fatal traffic accidents spike this time of year. A study by the University of Miami found that there is an increase in deadly motor vehicle accidents between the last week of February and the first week of April, the time when many colleges Read More
Read MoreZoning and Motor Vehicle Accidents
The relationship between zoning ordinances and traffic patterns might not be the first thing that comes to mind when considering the factors which contribute to a motor vehicle accident. A recent article in the Philadelphia Inquirer shows that zoning can play a huge part in the likelihood of motor vehicle accidents in a given location. The article Read More
Read MoreIncrease in Deadly New Jersey Crashes
New Jersey traffic fatalities rose between 2015 and 2016 by more than 10% according to new numbers released by New Jersey State Police. A total of 605 people died in 573 car accidents in 2016, compared to 562 deaths from 522 crashes in 2015. Vehicle drivers made up more than 50% of those who died in 2016. Read More
Read MoreThe Danger of Drowsy Driving
A new study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that drivers who miss one to two of the recommended seven hours of sleep nearly double the risk of a crash. Drivers who miss two to three hours of sleep increase the risk of crash by more than four times—that is the same crash risk Read More
Read MoreAccident Increase over Thanksgiving Weekend
This Thanksgiving holiday weekend is expected to the busiest in the nation since 2007. AAA expects 48.7 million Americans to travel, whether by car, plane or train. It is important to stay safe on the roads. New Jersey state officials report that Thanksgiving is one of New Jersey’s deadliest holidays on the roads. During the Read More
Read MoreStudy Shows Rise in Road Rage, Aggression, Anger
A newly released study revealed that 78% of drivers in the U.S. expressed anger, aggression, or road range within the last year. Aggressive behavior included purposely tailgating, honking, blocking vehicles from changing lanes, and purposefully cutting off other cars. The study done by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, also found that 8 million drivers engaged Read More
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