Electric Vehicle Detectability By The Vision Impaired
As the adoption of hybrid and electric vehicles (HVs and EVs) increases, concerns have emerged regarding their relative quietness with respect to pedestrian detectability. Although all pedestrians face a possible increase in risk due to lower operating noise associated with HVs and EVs, the visually impaired and blind community faces an even greater potential for risk due to their reliance on hearing as an assessment for when it is safe to cross a roadway.
Accident Reconstruction of Falls, Collisions, and Punches in Sports
LISKE Injury Biomechanics Expert, Dr. Marshall Kendall has extensive experience in traumatic brain injury and sport-related concussions. In one of his peer-reviewed published papers [1] “Accident reconstructions of falls, collisions, and punches in sports” he compared four types of head impact events through reconstruction. The following provides an abstract of his study...
Navigating the Complex World of Slip and Fall Accidents: A Forensic Analysis
DID YOU KNOW Over one million Americans suffer a slip, trip, and fall injury annually. Understanding the intricacies of slip and fall incidents is essential for effective legal resolution. At the heart of any slip and fall case lies the question of causation and liability. Was the accident the result of negligence, a hazardous condition, or simply an unfortunate mishap?...
Autonomous Vehicles: Liability in the Era of Intelligent Automation
The rise of autonomous vehicles is revolutionizing the road, but it also complicates the attribution of liability in the event of accidents. Traditional definitions of driver accountability are challenged by the complex combination of ethics, law, and technology as the "driver" is now often an advanced algorithm. This paradigm change forces...
The Power of HVEDR and GPS Data in Collision Investigations
When it comes to forensic investigations of vehicular collisions, every detail matters. From skid marks to witness accounts, Experts generally leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of truth. In this intricate dance of data and deduction, the (HVEDR) and Global Positioning System (GPS) data surface as goldmines of information waiting to be explored...
Can You Sue a Robot?
As artificial intelligence and robotics become increasingly integrated into our daily lives, the question of liability in the case of a malfunction or harm becomes complex. As robots can execute surgery, drive cars, and even offer companionship, the lines of liability and responsibility are becoming blurred...