In a prior post, we discussed a case in which a driver who was injured after being struck by a sleep-deprived truck driver was awarded a large verdict as compensation for her injuries. That case is a good lead-in to a discussion of an article published in USA Today about new limits on truck drivers’…
Continue readingHaving grown up riding a bike, commuting to school and jobs on 2-wheels and racing in bike road races and time trials, I have seen some of the very best (and worst) of cycling. While most riders observe safety and common sense precautions, other riders and members of the peloton seem to want to increase…
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What is Jake’s Law Jake’s Law is a new Maryland state law, signed by the Governor on April 14. This new law toughens the penalties for drivers who cause a serious crash while driving distracted — in particular while using a cellphone. Cellphone usage in Maryland is already limited to hands-free devices. The Law is…
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While professional taxi cabs are required to have a certain minimum amount of liability insurance, what are the requirements for UberX, Sidecar or Lyft ? Cab Competition, Safety & Oversight Competition in the marketplace is a good thing, but so is safety regulation and oversight. If you are going to use these “alternative ride services,”…
Continue readingIn the Opinion section of the Fairfax County Times there was a disturbing piece sent in by an angry parent of a child who was struck while walking in the crosswalk by an unsafe motorist. Having represented pedestrians struck while legally crossing streets in Northern Virginia for three decades, and being the parent of a quartet myself,…
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