With more intricate surgical procedures becoming technology dependent, it is becoming important for medical malpractice law to catch up, so that it could deal with the potential health problems that can come from technological defects. In prior posts, we have noted that medical malpractice is not always based on a…
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Auto safety tips for Memorial Day Weekend
If you can’t believe that Memorial Day weekend is upon us…believe it. Yes, 2015 appears to be flying by, and with the unofficial beginning of summer this weekend, the summer driving season also begins with earnest. Keep in mind that a greater number of people will be on the road…
Will automakers be ready to deliver self-driving cars by 2020?
In prior posts, we have noted that some automakers have made it a goal to introduce a driver-less car by the end of the decade. While we understand that this is a lofty (yet achievable ) goal, there is still a great deal of research and development to do before…
Common questions in birth injury cases
When a child is born, it is commonly a joyous occasion. After all, a birth is one of medicine’s miracles; especially with all of the things that can go wrong during a pregnancy and during a birth. However, and unfortunately, bad things can happen. Yes, children can be affected by…
Takata airbag recall expands after leaks discovered
The growing crisis involving Takata airbags is reaching the proportions that the General Motors ignition switch issue reached last year. For those who do not own a GM vehicle, the recall involving defective ignition switches (which could turn off a car’s engine and electrical functions) affected millions of vehicles in…
Autonomous cars in accidents during testing
If there is one thing that is certain about the auto industry, self-driving cars are coming. The only questions about these vehicles are when they will be released to the public, and when they will become mainstream. A number of automakers are diligently working on offerings that will enable a…
Three important safety tips for motorcycle riders
If you follow our blog and have seen an increase in posts involving motorcycles, there is a reason for it. May is motorcycle safety month, and we feel it is prudent to remind our readers of the dangers surrounding bike rides. Yes, riding a motorcycle can be exhilarating. The quick…
Could automotive technology be hacked?
Let’s face it; the ability to have your vehicle be its own 4G wifi hot spot can be a cool idea. The Chevrolet commercial with the children planning mom’s surprise birthday party while she quickly drops off her dry cleaning should be enough of an example to entice even the…
Should motorcycles talk to each other?
In a prior post we highlighted how a motorcycle rider’s GoPro camera captured a near fatal accident where another rider did not see him and barreled into him. It remains to be seen why the other rider did not see the crashed motorcyclist; as it is much more common for…
Do you need to replace your car seat after an accident?
There’s no question that a car accident can be jarring. But even after the initial shock, the thoughts of anger and worry may set in check to see if everyone is alright. Of course you may be thanking your lucky stars that you (or your children) were not injured further…