Autonomous, or self-driving, vehicles identify hazards while driving on a more objective level than humans do. When a person is behind the wheel, an accident may be the result of driver error. Ideally, self-driving vehicles eliminate human error. But according to a recently published study by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS), although self-driving cars will be able to better identify hazards that could cause crashes, that still might only prevent around a third of all crashes.

Doing anything in a parking lot—driving, walking, steering a cart—requires your full attention. Even though all the cars and people move slowly through parking lots, an accident can happen very quickly and cause a lot of damage. Tens of thousands of crashes happen in parking lots each year, and cause hundreds of deaths, according to the National Safety Council. Parking lots are full of movement and plenty of people forget how dangerous they can be if they’re not vigilant.

When a manufacturer creates a product, they are liable for any damage that their product causes. Legally, this is referred to as product liability. Consumers who experience injuries and other complications from medication, vehicles, and other products have the right to file a product liability lawsuit to recover compensation for the damages they incurred. Unfortunately, sometimes these products even cause death.

In the past couple of years, product liability lawsuits have been on the rise in the United States. If a product has caused you harm that wasn’t disclosed on the packaging or didn’t warn you about beforehand, then you could have a claim against the manufacturer. A product liability lawyer from Thomas Law Offices in Louisville can support you through the legal process.

Every year, thousands of Missouri residents are injured because property owners and business owners fail to take the necessary precautions to keep their premises safe. No matter the hazardous circumstances that led to your fall, it’s important to understand your legal rights and options. Depending on the situation, you may be able to file a personal injury claim. Let’s take a look at Missouri’s state laws and whether you can sue if you fall on private property.

Thomas Law Offices is proud to publish Volume 12, Edition 2 of Living Safer Magazine. The goal of this issue is to promote security and wellbeing through safety information. With the articles, readers can learn about potentially hazardous products and conditions to keep themselves and their families safe, as well as learn some new ways to stay productive and healthy during and after quarantine.

This issue focuses on business interruption insurance and what you need to know about policies and claims. When a business owner purchases insurance, they do so in an attempt to have the means to recover from a catastrophic event that causes damage to their business. For example, business interruption insurance is useful in the event of a fire or weather-related event.