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A jury recently awarded damages in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by parents of a man who choked to death while riding a para transit bus. The case stemmed from an incident that happened in July 2011 when the decedent, a 51-year old mentally challenged man, rode a public para transit bus for handicapped and died on board. Failure to Enforce Para Transit Bus Rules The decedent, who was

The United States government is expected to release guidelines and model legislation for states that want to legalize the use of automated cars but are concerned with issues such as liability for driverless auto accidents. The announcement comes after automated car manufacturers Volvo and Google recently stated that they will accept full responsibility for crashes involving their vehicles. Fatal Driverless Auto Accident While several accidents involving highly automated vehicles

A giant home improvement retailer was recently ordered to pay around $13 million to a patron who suffered a brain injury in a slip and fall accident at one of its stores in Nevada. The plaintiff, who is a 38-year old mother of 3, claimed that the accident happened while she was shopping at the outdoor section of the retail store in 2013. Details of Accident In her complaint,

Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of spinal cord injury in the U.S. Due to their less developed spinal cords, younger children are more susceptible to such injuries in a motor vehicle accident. To reduce young children’s chances of suffering from spinal cord injury, American pediatricians recommend the use of seat restraints and appropriate safety seats. But not just any type of child safety seat can prevent or