In March, an Uber test vehicle hit and killed a pedestrian in Arizona while operating in “autonomous mode.” The pedestrian, Elaine Herzberg, was crossing the street outside of a crosswalk when she was struck, and Uber announced that it would suspend all of its...
Month: June 2018
Pool Safety and the Law: A Legal Roundup
It’s summertime, meaning you’re probably going to be spending some time around the pool during the next few months. Few things are more relaxing than being pooling on a sunny day, and, unfortunately, few places are as dangerous, to children and adults alike. Sadly,...
Texas Bar Sued for Overserving Man Who Shot, Killed 8 People
On September 10, 2017, Spencer Hight walked into his estranged wife’s home and opened fire on the football watch party she was hosting with an AR-15, killing her and seven of her guests. Before the shooting, Hight had been drinking at a bar down the street and was...
Summer Beach Injuries: Who Is Liable?
At long last, summer weather is upon us. Barbecues, swimming pools, and farmer’s tans are beckoning. And not to rain on your summertime parade, but it’s important to remember that accidents and injuries can happen anywhere, even when you’re just planning on a relaxing...