On Behalf of Alexander Law Group, LLP | Aug 17, 2018 | Firm News
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is hopeful that a new endeavor will help improve the overall safety of US roadways by making rules clearer and easier to follow. The agency introduced a Compliance Assistance Program (CAP) in March of this...
On Behalf of Alexander Law Group, LLP | Aug 16, 2018 | Firm News
School buses are generally a safe mode of transportation. By design, school buses are better equipped to avoid crashes and prevent injury to drivers and riders than passenger cars. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that approximately 2,000...
On Behalf of Alexander Law Group, LLP | Aug 15, 2018 | Firm News
Many states have allowed autonomous car testing in their cities in the hope of being at the forefront of this technological revolution. Autonomous vehicle testing by several companies, including Uber, Alphabet Inc., and General Motors Co. has taken place in large...
On Behalf of Alexander Law Group, LLP | Aug 14, 2018 | Firm News
Another crash between a Tesla in autopilot mode and a stationary vehicle underscores one of the limitation of cars driving in semi-autonomous mode. In May, a Tesla Model S traveling about 60 mph crashed into a fire truck that was stopped at a red light in South...
On Behalf of Alexander Law Group, LLP | Aug 13, 2018 | Firm News
A special investigation report into several fatal school bus crashes in 2016 concluded that poor oversight of drivers contributed to these tragedies. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) held a meeting in May, 2018 to review the findings of this...
On Behalf of Alexander Law Group, LLP | Aug 10, 2018 | Firm News
Toyota’s problems with malfunctioning electrical systems in Prius vehicles is far from over. The safety hazard posed by the defect has been ongoing for seven years and shows no signs of dissipating. Several motorists have been injured as a result of their cars...
On Behalf of Alexander Law Group, LLP | Aug 9, 2018 | Firm News
If you are considering purchasing a certified pre-owned (CPO) car or used car, understanding the differences between these two categories can be confusing. Buyers may be particularly concerned about value and safety standards when purchasing cars that are not brand...
On Behalf of Alexander Law Group, LLP | Aug 8, 2018 | Firm News
Car manufacturers have increasingly used a tactic to minimize safety concerns according to industry experts. Automakers may announce “bulletins” or “service campaigns” to notify consumers of defects without issuing a formal recall. Consumer advocate groups have...
On Behalf of Alexander Law Group, LLP | Aug 7, 2018 | Firm News
The introduction of self-driving cars is expected to transform our lives in many ways. These cars should be applauded for many reasons: most notably, they offer the promise of safer roads, fewer collisions and a marked decrease in deaths from car accidents. But this...
On Behalf of Alexander Law Group, LLP | Aug 6, 2018 | Firm News
It seems that even government owned cars may not be in full compliance with safety recalls in the United States. An investigation has revealed safety concerns related to police cars used in various police departments in Southwest Florida. Squad cars belonging to the...
