Blog Posts in February, 2020

It’s 2020: Where are the Self-Driving Cars?

Three years ago, everyone was talking about self-driving cars. Uber and Google were leading the charge in developing cars that could drive themselves without causing a car accident. But then the news stopped coming from the sector. Self-driving cars were still being tested, but the developments were no longer newsworthy. What happened? Self-Driving Cars Hit a Wall in Artificial Intelligence ...

Missouri Workers’ Compensation Case Lacks Dependents

A Kansas City man who was severely hurt in a workplace accident at a UPS facility on February 10 has died from his injuries. UPS has stressed, repeatedly, that the man was a contractor and not an employee. The difference matters for the workers’ compensation benefits, though even if there are survivor benefits available, the victim’s lack of dependents to collect it can complicate matters. Worker ...

School Bus Accident Hurts 17 Children

Just two weeks ago, we covered how sovereign immunity can complicate bus accidents. That post focused on a minor car accident involving a passenger vehicle and a bus run by St. Joseph Transit. A new bus crash brings those lessons back into the limelight. School Bus Crashes, Hurts 17 A school bus was taking an entire classroom of children on a field trip when it crashed and flipped on its side in ...

2 Cops Accused of Workers’ Compensation Fraud

A husband and wife who had retired from working as police officers have been accused of workers’ compensation fraud for faking injuries and collecting benefits. Married Couple Accused of Workers’ Compensation Fraud The situation unfolded in Santa Clara, California. A husband and wife – both of whom worked as police officers in the area – had both retired from the force after suffering injuries. ...