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| States Get Ready for the Self-Driving Car Revolution |
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A USA TODAY Network survey of nearly a dozen states hoping to lead the way in self-driving cars and trucks reveals varying degrees of readiness as officials balance anticipating a huge shift in mobility with a reluctance to spend limited infrastructure funds on the wrong improvements. That one-foot-in, one-foot-out stance is echoed in guidelines recently published by the Governors Highway Safety Association. In doling out advice for state officials on the coming age of self-driving cars, the recommendations balance action (“Be a player in your state”) with caution (“Be flexible, this is a new game.”)
Marco della Cava , USA Today 06/26/2017    |
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| Can Auto Fatalities Go to Zero? |
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Human error plays a role in 94% of all traffic accidents, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which is why auto makers and regulators believe self-driving vehicles have the potential to be so transformative. It remains to be seen whether the safety benefits will pan out as expected and when they will begin. Researchers say it depends on how quickly driverless technology evolves, how long it takes the public to embrace self-driving cars and what happens in the interim—when autonomous cars and those driven by humans are sharing the roads.
Adrienne Roberts, Wall Street Journal - $$ Subscription Required 06/26/2017 |
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| Philando Castile's Family Settles Suit With City for $3M |
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The mother of Philando Castile, a black motorist shot by a suburban Minneapolis police officer a year ago, agreed to a $2.995 million settlement with the city of St. Anthony, lawyers announced Monday. Valerie Castile will be paid with insurance funds, and "no taxpayer monies" will be involved, according to a statement issued by the city and the family's lawyers.
John Bacon, USA Today 06/26/2017 |
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| Supreme Court Won't Hear Gold King Mine Spill Case |
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The Supreme Court will not hear arguments in a legal dispute between two states stemming from the 2015 Gold King Mine waste spill, the court announced on Monday. New Mexico had sued Colorado for its rule in the mine spill, which released 3 million gallons of toxic sludge into the Animas River. That river feeds into the San Juan River, which flows through New Mexico. The state was seeking unspecified damages in its lawsuit, which went directly to the Supreme Court, as is typical for legal disputes between states. In May, the federal government urged the court to dismiss the suit. The court declined Monday to hear arguments in the case and did not issue an opinion explaining the decision, though Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito said they would let the suit move forward.
DEVIN HENRY , The Hill 06/26/2017 |
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| California Injury Verdict Opens Doors for Cases Involving Pre-Existing Injuries |
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According to a recent case in Los Angeles Superior Court, individuals who are already injured when they sustain injuries in accidents may be able to recover damages for the aggravation of their preexisting conditions or injuries. The lawsuit involved a child with a learning disability who suffered a traumatic brain injury during a car crash. The lawsuit alleged that the 10-year-old girl was injured when the car she was riding in was rear-ended. She allegedly received a traumatic brain injury in the crash, which exacerbated her existing learning disability. The court granted a $10.7 million verdict on behalf of the plaintiffs in the case.
Staff Report, The National Law Review 06/23/2017 |
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| Family Sues After Man Suffers Fatal Fall at Denver Broncos Game |
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The family of a man who died at a Denver Broncos game intends to file suit against Metropolitan Football Stadium District. The 36-year-old man was killed when he went over a handrail at the stadium and fell about 60 feet during a game in October 2016. According to the family's lawsuit, the man's death occurred because of the stadium's flawed design, as the corridor and staircase were "inherently dangerous."
Kyle Clark, 9NEWS - Colorado 06/22/2017 |
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