Are self-driving cars equipped with computers, sensors and GPS really the best answer to driver negligence? The answer may be open to debate, but recent motor vehicle crash data provides a sobering perspective: human error is a causal factor in around 90 percent of traffic accidents. On U.S. roads last year, there were 35,000 fatalities. …
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Fatal Fayette County Accident
A fatal car accident occurred in Fayette County when a vehicle crossed over the center line. Police believe speeding to be a contributing factor. The accident occurred late on September 3rd, when the driver of a vehicle traveling at high speeds lost control on Connellsville Street in North Union. Police reported that the driver …
A product defect is not always a slam-dunk in an accident lawsuit
A recent verdict in favor of General Motor Co. serves as an important reminder that a car accident lawsuit still requires the plaintiff, or crash victim, to meet his or her burden of proof. In a civil trial alleging negligence, that means that the victim must present evidence that persuades the jury by a preponderance …
Uptick in fatal traffic crashes could mean a dangerous Labor Day
With the approaching Labor Day holiday, a recently issued traffic warning by the National Safety Council should be heeded. Specifically, the council warns that the coming three-day holiday weekend might result in the most fatal crashes since 2008. Given the increasing safety features of cars, such as antilock brakes, driver and passenger airbags, blind spot …
General Motors to Release New Technology to Save Children from Being Left in Cars
General Motors (GM) has created a new feature for their vehicles in hopes of preventing children from being left in cars. The technology works similar to a seatbelt alarm. Upon exiting the vehicle, an alarm will go off with a message that says to check the back seat. The feature will come standard in all …
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