Regulatory Hurdles and Safety Considerations Remaining for Autonomous Trucks
Introduction In case you missed it, news of the advance of driverless transportation technology abounds. Amazon made its first drone delivery on December 14, 2016, delivering an Amazon Fire TV and microwave popcorn to a customer in the United Kingdom (where the autonomous delivery technology is currently being tested). Domino’s Pizza has been testing delivery...
Defending Nighttime Trucking Accidents
A recent trend has emerged in which plaintiff lawyers attempt to turn every nighttime accident into a case of driver fatigue, poor maintenance, and corporate negligence. By understanding the unique issues involved in nighttime accidents and the science of driver fatigue, a defense can be prepared to counter these frequently baseless arguments, which are intended...