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Many of the motor vehicle crashes that we see on the news or in the courtroom involve tractor-trailers, but the vast majority of winter time crashes occur between passenger cars. For those of us who are not truck drivers, there are many lessons to learn to avoid...
When you're injured in an auto accident, there are certainly many things on your mind. You're likely concerned, first and foremost, about the welfare of your family and you, as well as recovering from your injuries. Your legal rights probably aren't at the forefront...
Studies reveal that lost productivity, expensive medical and psychological treatment, court costs and legal fees, and costs related to emergency services, insurance administration, property damage and roadway congestion associated with vehicle crashes added up to an...
To prevent trucking accidents due to truck driver fatigue, federal regulations are requiring commercial trucking companies to install electronic logging devices in all commercial trucks by the end of 2017. Logs will record mandated driving and rest times without...
Following an announcement by twenty automakers, the auto accident lawyers at Katz, Friedman, Eisenstein, Johnson, Bareck & Bertuca are hailing the initiative as one of the biggest breakthroughs in automotive safety in recent memory. Recently, twenty major car...
Over the last decade, auto safety has evolved from basic safety features like seat belt warning signals and child safety locks to high-tech safety features that are preventing accidents and protecting drivers. As auto safety innovation continues, today’s vehicles are...
Over the last few years, hit and run auto accidents have been on the rise. Since 2009, there has been a 14 percent increase in fatalities caused by hit and run accidents across the country. They create especially dangerous conditions for drivers, as well as...
January 21, 2016, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) proposed new methods that could be used to determine if a motor carrier is unfit by publishing a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register. This proposed new rule is known as...
Driving is dangerous. There are multiple hazards around every corner and staying safe is sometimes tricky. If drivers are aware that their behavior contributes to increased risk of accidents, they can take steps to avoid unnecessary risks. Year after year, Chicago’s...
Recently, Las Vegas, Nevada was host to the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) which is one of the most anticipated technology events annually. This year, a concept car designed by BMW is the star of the show. This innovative concept vehicle, which has been dubbed the...
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