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What You Need to Know About Liability in Self-Driving Car Accidents

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Taking the world by storm, self-driving cars have been all the rage ever since they hit the market. Their advanced technology and superior design have also significantly contributed to their popularity.

However, as much as self-driving cars seem like something out of a science fiction movie, these dreamy vehicles are not perfect.

With car accidents being one of the most common personal injury claims, driverless vehicles now bring new complications to already challenging auto accident lawsuits. [Read more…] about What You Need to Know About Liability in Self-Driving Car Accidents

Dog Bite Accident: 5 Tips for Correctly Filing a Personal Injury Claim

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Personal injury claims cover a variety of bases, as one could be injured in several ways. Hence, personal injury law covers various accidents, from vehicles to dog bites. Every accident is unique, and for that reason, no two cases are handled the same way.

Personal injury claims depend on the severity of the accident, who is at fault, and the context of the events leading up to the accident. Given the situation’s complexity, you must consider hiring legal advocates like the dog bite experts at Michigan Injury Lawyers to guide you through the legal process.

Here are some tips you need to file a personal injury claim correctly. [Read more…] about Dog Bite Accident: 5 Tips for Correctly Filing a Personal Injury Claim

With Human Controls Abolished, Only a Few Hurdles Remain in Making Automation Legally Secure

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One of the greatest barriers to the true stress testing of automated devices is the need for human control.

According to Reuters, however, US regulators have now eliminated the need for human control in automated devices, such as cars, paving the way for significant future developments.

But the removal of human control does not remove total legal liability, and there are a few legal hurdles yet left that will need to be addressed before automation innovation can start to progress quickly. [Read more…] about With Human Controls Abolished, Only a Few Hurdles Remain in Making Automation Legally Secure

Why You Should Consult a Lawyer Before Deciding to Accept an Offer from the Insurance Company

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When you are involved in a vehicle accident, it can be a scary and stressful time. Personal accidents can have lifelong debilitating implications. They are often traumatic. When you have been injured, you may have considered filing a personal injury claim.

When you file, you are most likely dealing with someone else’s insurance company. The insurance company will ask a lot of questions and require documentation to determine your settlement amount. Often, they do not offer you enough for a settlement.

It is common for many people to accept the first offer they receive. They do this out of fear this is the best offer they can get, worry about the bills, and want to eliminate stress. That does not mean it is the best offer or the best option for your needs. [Read more…] about Why You Should Consult a Lawyer Before Deciding to Accept an Offer from the Insurance Company

Honeywell introduces new robotic technology to ‘help warehouses boost productivity, reduce injuries’

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Honeywell has unveiled its latest innovation in robotic technology designed to help warehouses and distribution centers automate the manual process of unloading pallets, reducing the operational risks of potential injuries and labor shortages.

Driven by sophisticated machine learning and advances in perception and gripping technologies, Honeywell’s Smart Flexible Depalletizer minimizes the need for manual labor to break down pallet loads – roles that carry risk of injury to labor, experience high turnover and are currently difficult to staff.

Driven by sophisticated machine learning and advances in perception and gripping technologies, Honeywell’s Smart Flexible Depalletizer minimizes the need for manual labor to break down pallet loads – roles that carry risk of injury to labor, experience high turnover and are currently difficult to staff. [Read more…] about Honeywell introduces new robotic technology to ‘help warehouses boost productivity, reduce injuries’

Ekso Bionics provides exoskeletons to hospitals in Florida

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Ekso Bionics, a developer of exoskeleton technology for medical and industrial use, has expanded partnership with Kindred Healthcare, bringing EksoNR, the most clinically used robotic exoskeleton, to four of Kindred’s Long-Term Acute Care Hospitals in the US.

The multi-unit order follows a successful pilot program of the EksoNR last year.

EksoNR has become a standard of care within Kindred’s Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals by driving patient outcomes in neurorehabilitation through early mobility and gait training.

In 2019, Kindred executed a proof of concept in the Houston LTAC market and, after a successful implementation, launched three additional Ekso programs in the Houston-metro area in 2020. [Read more…] about Ekso Bionics provides exoskeletons to hospitals in Florida