Car Accident
October 2017 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Will Self-Driving Cars Make Roads Safer?
As outlined in a number of previous entries, the proponents of self-driving cars argue that their widespread use will drastically reduce the number of collisions...
September 2017 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Autonomous Car Liability
A law review article published in the Southern Methodist University Science and Technology Law Review makes the novel argument that “[l]aws governing canine ownership are...
September 2017 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Self Driving Cars vs. ‘Shabby’ Roadways
It is well-accepted that America’s roadway infrastructure is in need of reboot. How will self-driving cars respond to “shabby U.S. roadways,” as they were recently...
July 2017 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Uber & Lyft Insurance Coverage in Upstate NY
As companies such as Uber and Lyft set up shop in Upstate New York, many insurance coverage questions arise. New York State has passed legislation...
June 2017 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Using a Hand-Held GPS Device While Driving
Are You Allowed to Use a Hand-Held GPS Device While Driving? Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1225-d generally provides that no person shall operate a...
May 2017 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Liability Law and the Autonomous Vehicle
A paper from the Brookings Institute provides a discussion of how products liability law will impact autonomous vehicles. The paper was published in mid-2014, almost...
May 2017 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Driverless Car Debate Continues
As a follow up to our entry exploring the aftermath of the first motor vehicle collision involving an autonomous car that Google—or any other self-driving...
April 2017 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
The Attitude Towards Autonomous Vehicles
A recent survey by AAA provides important perspective on society’s attitudes toward autonomous vehicles. Key findings include: • Only one‐in‐five (20%) U.S. drivers would trust...
March 2017 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
New York Prepares for Self-Driving Cars
As discussed in our last blog post, many states are taking action to prepare their roadways—and citizenry—for the introduction of autonomous cars. Today’s post will...