According to a recent AAJ article the legal rights of servicemembers injured by medical negligence would be restored under legislation introduced in the U.S. Senate. The article states that a 1950 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Feres v. United States prevents servicemembers on active duty from holding the government accountable for non-combat related injuries. This decision strips military families of their right to seek redress through our civil justice system. The Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Accountability Act (S. 1347 / H.R. 1478), sponsored by Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) and Rep. Maurice Hinchey (D-NY), would offer servicemembers injured by medical negligence the same protections currently provided to veterans.
Automatic Emergency Braking in Heavy Trucks: A Major Step Towards Safer Roads
August 22, 2023
In our last blog post, we discussed the upcoming requirement for Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) systems in cars and light trucks by 2029. Today, we’re excited to share news about a similar proposal for heavy vehicles, which could significantly impact road safety and potentially reduce the number of
