Author: Andrew Myers
Car Hacking: A Threat Now?
Car hacking. The practice of high tech hackers remotely accessing a moving car and taking the controls. Far fetched? Perhaps it was at one time. But with computer technology advancing into more and more functions of newer vehicles, car hackers have dallied in this area. So much so the FBI […]
Driverless Cars: Who is Responsible?
A self-driving shuttle bus crashed in Las Vegas Wednesday, November 8, 2017 just hours after a ceremony bragging about the new self-driving shuttle bus service. Officials later declared the driver of the other vehicle, a semi truck, at fault for the crash. At the same time, the incident raises questions […]
Solar Glare: Dangers Driving Into the Sun
You’re driving along and suddenly the bright sun blinds you. In that moment your car slams into another car causing an accident. Are you at fault? Reverse roles. You’re driving along minding your own business and suddenly without warning a car in the oncoming lane crosses the center line and […]
Construction Injuries & Illnesses
Construction workers face dangerous obstacles and risks at work every day. Construction injuries in the profession take place more frequently than anyone would hope. Centers for Disease Control statistics confirm construction work as one of the most dangerous fields of work, producing the highest number of fatalities each year compared […]
Hoverboards: Products Liability
Hoverboards started out as a hot gift idea. They quickly fell from grace as concern over potentially explosive lithium-ion batteries quite literally blew up. Over 60 airlines banned hoverboards either as carry-ons or in checked luggage. Lithium-ion batteries power everyday items from smart phones to laptops. But the larger size […]
Car Accidents: Responsibility Beyond Drivers
Car accidents happen for many reasons. Some dismiss it as “just an accident”. Car accident attorneys often face the challenge of unlocking the story behind the story. Consider the case of two people killed, two others seriously injured in a car accident caused by a driver who had just received […]
Rotaries: Traffic Dangers and Statistics
Traffic rotaries send traffic looping around in a circle instead of meeting at an intersection. In the U.S. they exist largely but not entirely in New England. Rotaries started out in Europe but were imported to the U.S. as an alternative to controlled intersections. Highway “experts” claim rotaries aid in […]
Stairway Injuries: What Causes Serious Injuries & How to Prevent Them
Stairway injuries represent a leading cause of accidents. National Safety Council statistics rank stairway injuries second only to motor vehicle accidents among leading causes of accidents. The council’s statistical report, titled Injury Facts 2015, reports falls are the leading cause of injury-related death in adults age 65 and older. Each […]
Drone Regulations Now Require Private Drone Registration
Drone regulations now require private drone owners to register the devices. Drone owners who previously operated “UAVs” or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles of anywhere from 0.55 pounds to 55 pounds were given until February 20, 2016 to register. Those who bought drones after December 21, 2015 face mandatory registration before flying […]
Common Questions About Personal Injury Cases
Common questions about personal injury cases often focus on case value and timing. Here are some frequent questions my office receives: What is my Injury Case Worth? When you suffer an injury that isn’t your fault you’ll want to consider retaining an experienced attorney to get compensation for these injuries. […]
