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A fatal crash involving a Tesla equipped with an autonomous-driving system has prompted not only a wrongful-death lawsuit by the family of the driver but also a federal probe into the vehicle maker’s much-scrutinized technology. Tesla’s autopilot technology is a breakthrough in artificial intelligence use in cars and other vehicles, […]

Driving a motor vehicle is a privilege and not a right. Driving a vehicle in Florida is legally the operation of a “dangerous instrumentality”. Why? Motor vehicles injure and kill people every day. It is that simple. That is why we have laws requiring drivers to pass a driving test, […]

Tragic automobile accidents forever change the lives of those involved. I have seen it too often in my career. For the victim, a life may be tragically cut short. For the at-fault party, they will live knowing that their negligence caused serious injuries to not just the victim, but also […]

Is safe-driving technology increasing our risk behind the wheel? While airbags, crash warning systems, improved child safety restraints, and shoulder belts offer safety benefits, so-called “infotainment systems” and driving “automations” arguably ensure that drivers face even more distractions and a decreased workload while behind the wheel. Many automakers contend the […]

The first known death caused by a vehicle being operated in autopilot mode was reported by automaker Tesla Motors last month. This seriously highlights the potential shortcomings of vehicles that operate without human input. Since that time, there have been several other accidents that allegedly can be blamed on deficiencies within […]

Because I am a personal injury lawyer who represents injured victims, I am often asked by friends and family about insurance issues. One of the questions I am most frequently asked is “how much automobile insurance do I need?”  Well, like most questions of an attorney, the answer is “it […]

As I approached the two “18 wheelers” this morning, one in the lane to my right and the other in the lane to my left; I must confess trepidation. You understand, splitting two semi-tractor trailers is unnerving. But I have done it before. No big deal. Until I looked up […]

The latest cell-phone statistics are in, and they don’t bode well for drivers. The National Safety Council has reported vehicle crashes that involve the use of mobile devices by motorists have increased for the third consecutive year. About 27 percent of all accidents on the road occur when drivers are […]

How much uninsured motorist coverage do you have? Most people can’t answer this question.  It is very important that you know the answer because if you are badly hurt in an auto accident it may be the only source to look to for payment of extensive medical bills and lost […]

How many times have you been driving down the road and had a semi unexpectedly come into your lane of travel? I suppose we all know to be on our toes when we’re passing trucks on the highways, but you may have wondered why this happens and also why it […]