When the Car Becomes the Witness: How Vehicle Data Is Used in Criminal Cases
Today’s cars are loaded with sensors, GPS devices and miniature computers that discreetly document most everything you do when you drive.
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Understanding the Law When Automotive Problems Arise
Legal issues can spring up in the aftermath of a car accident, a repair shop dispute or the discovery of a serious defect in a new car.
Advanced Vehicle Technologies and Accident Prevention Strategies
Smarter cars prevent many crashes. Plenty still happen anyway, though.
Why Employment Law Matters in the Modern Auto Workplace
Automotive employees and employers are subject to laws that cover recruitment, conduct on the job, compensation, discrimination, time off from work, firing and many other matters that could have a substantial impact on people’s lives.
The Hidden Costs of a Car Accident
Those who have been hurt can have limits set on losses, arguments against their own responsibility and help as they recover, pay debts and work through their disputes over responsibility with others.
How Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) Affect Car Accident Claims
Advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) features such as automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assistance, adaptive cruise control and blind-spot monitoring can improve safety, but they also introduce new questions when a crash occurs.
How Telematics, Dashcams and Maintenance Records Shape a Fleet Vehicle Crash Investigation
For fleet operators, insurers and injured parties, an accident investigation can depend heavily on digital records and maintenance documents that show what the vehicle and driver were doing before the collision.
EV Crash Safety: 8 Steps to Take After a Collision
In the minutes after an electric vehicle collision, EV crash safety comes down to a short list of decisions. Most of them favor distance over a close look.
How Salvage Value Changes Total-Loss Decisions for Ontario Fleets
A damaged vehicle can still have a strong market value and be a total loss at the same time.
Crash Liability: How Fault Is Determined in Self-Driving Fleets
Collisions involving fully automated vehicles (AV) introduce novel legal questions regarding accountability and insurance recovery.