Most people are surprised to learn that on September 10, 1910, New York was the first state to pass drunk driving laws. California soon followed with its own laws. However, these early laws merely made it illegal to drive while under the influence of alcohol. It was entirely left up to law enforcement to determine whether someone was too intoxicated to drive.
Motor vehicle accidents (MVAs) in the United States cause tens of thousands of deaths and injure millions of drivers, passengers, cyclists, and pedestrians yearly.
Drivers learn to perform many maneuvers when acquiring their driver’s license. In addition to changing lanes and parallel parking, drivers must learn how to back up a car. From backing into a parking spot at a store to backing out of your driveway, learning to back up safely is an important driving skill.
People may file a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit if they experience an injury or loss due to an accident. Personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits seek damages for the plaintiff to cover incident-related expenses, such as lost income and medical bills. Depending on the state and the nature of the incident, plaintiffs may…
Death certificates are legal documents used to verify the time, date, and cause of a person’s death. Filing a death certificate is a legal requirement, and a nation’s census bureau uses information from death certificates to track mortality rates, causes of death, and population changes. When a person dies, the executor of their estate or a loved…
The United States Supreme Court is the highest court in the land, ruling on some of the most controversial and pivotal cases our nation will come across. But what exactly causes a case to be heard before the Supreme Court, and why are some cases chosen over others? Let’s go over the nuances of different…
Insurance companies typically become involved in determining settlement amounts as a result of various types of negligence claims, including, but not limited to, personal injury cases, car accident cases, and medical malpractice cases. Since these types of lawsuits are among the most stressful for the parties involved, it’s important to ensure that you understand how…
Though we may commonly turn to a person who was speeding to place fault in an accident, not all collisions occur at top speeds. Speeding-related accidents cost Americans roughly $40 billion each year, but what about slower sideswipes? Also, whose fault is it when you’re backing up
In 2022, 40 U.S. states accounted for 11,480,697 civil court cases. Texas had the highest number of civil cases filed in the reporting states. Florida came in second with 1,160,984 civil cases that year, equalling 3,180 cases filed daily.
Since their launch in 2003, Tesla has produced millions of electric vehicles. Increased awareness about climate change and concern for the environment has fueled Tesla’s growth. Tesla has sold more electric vehicles than any other electric car manufacturer. Today, the company strives to lead the way with self-driving cars. Self-driving vehicles, called autonomous cars, perform some or all driving functions….
