Smartphones Are Killing Americans, But Nobody’s Counting October 19, 2017 Jennifer Smith doesn’t like the term “accident.” It implies too much chance and too little culpability. A “crash” killed her... Read More
East News DFS Finalizes Regulation to Strengthen New York No-Fault Insurance Law October 19, 2017 A new regulation issued by the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) aims to curb costs and abuses... Read More
Texas / South Central News NTSB: Pilot in 2016 Balloon Crash Was as Impaired as a Drunk Driver October 19, 2017 The pilot in the deadliest hot air balloon crash in U.S. history was likely impaired by opioids and sedatives when... Read More
East News Entangled Dock Line Blamed for Rhode Island Tall Ship Crash October 18, 2017 The owner of a tall ship that crashed into four other boats after a seafood festival is blaming the crash... Read More
Toyota’s Use of AI Highlights Reading of Driver Emotions October 18, 2017 Driving sleepy? Hungry? Toyota will be highlighting an array of experimental technologies aimed at improving safety and anticipating drivers’ desires... Read More
Texas / South Central News $4M Payout for Lost Ring Not Enough, Ex-Tulsa Mayor Sues Insurer, Agent October 18, 2017 The former mayor of Tulsa, Oklahoma, is suing an insurance company and broker because she says the $4 million she... Read More
Texas / South Central News Latest Gulf Coast Oil Spill May Be Largest Since 2010 BP Disaster October 18, 2017 An oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico last week may be the largest in the U.S. since the 2010... Read More
Intel Proposes System to Make Self-Driving Cars Blameless October 18, 2017 Intel Corp. has developed a system it says ensures that self-driving vehicles can’t cause accidents where they are at fault,... Read More
West News Cause of Fatal Honolulu High-Rise Fire Remains Unknown October 18, 2017 Honolulu investigators can’t determine the cause of a deadly high-rise apartment building fire that resulted in more than $107 million... Read More
West News Colorado Proposes New Oil, Gas Line Rules After Blast October 18, 2017 Colorado energy regulators on Monday proposed tighter rules for shutting down oil and gas pipelines after a fatal explosion blamed... Read More