The District of Columbia area is one where engineers were disappointed in the performance of one self-driving car that was unable to merge across three lanes of traffic on I-395. In that particular test, the car was unable to make the judgment that a human driver would that the other drivers would allow room for…
A large number of truck accidents in the District of Columbia occur because the drivers were driving at an unsafe speed for the conditions. Driving too fast for conditions may occur when drivers fail to slow down when the roads are wet or snow packed. It also can happen when a driver fails to slow…
Two people were severely injured following a collision involving a United States Postal Service semitrailer and a sports utility vehicle. The wreck transpired in Silver Spring, Maryland, during the early morning hours of Nov. 30. According to the report, the collision occurred around 3 a.m. as both vehicles, traveling along Calverton Boulevard, collided, slid down…
In the District of Columbia, as well as the rest of the country, an attractive nuisance is defined as a man-made structure that is irresistible to children. Many courts have ruled that temptations, such as swimming pools, could cause harm or death to young children unable to realize the risks. The landowner must take reasonable…
Activity in District of Columbia retain establishments can vary widely throughout the day, but businesses may benefit from identifying low-traffic times for floor maintenance. Without good maintenance of flooring surfaces, a company could face greater risks of premises liability cases due to slips and falls. Mopping and cleaning floors while customers are present could dramatically…
Many people in the District of Columbia attend outdoor parties and events every year. While these may provide an opportunity to socialize and network, people who attend them may want to be careful of potential hazards that might be at the event’s location. Similarly, those who put on events should make certain they correct hazards…
As vehicle safety technology continues to develop and drivers in the District of Columbia and across the nation become more road savvy, motor vehicle travel becomes safer. However, it still remains one of the most dangerous activities in which individuals engage. Federal government safety standards for automobiles, beginning in 1968 with the requirement of seat…
Although most residents of the District of Columbia realize that drowsy driving can be dangerous, a recent study from AAA indicates that many individuals take the risk and drive while drowsy anyway. In fact, 43 percent of participants in the study reported that they had actually or nearly fallen asleep at the wheel on at…
District of Columbia residents may be interested to know that a law firm representing the family of a 20-year-old who died in Florida in Oct. 17 is filing a $5 million wrongful death suit on account of the incident. The man was killed after being shot at ZombiCon, a zombie themed charity event in Fort…
District of Columbia residents may be aware that several manufacturers are currently working on developing a self-driving car. Google has been testing its prototype autonomous vehicle for some time on California roadways, and Mercedes-Benz also has plans to bring a self-driving car to showrooms. While some welcome the new technology and see it improving road…