Autonomous cars are here, and more Americans are purchasing vehicles that have some of their features: lane assist, automatic braking, and so forth. Most people may think these vehicles, which come with modes called “autopilot” or something similar, are fully capable of driving themselves, and that human intervention is not as necessary as it actually is. The truth of the matter is that, at most, these current vehicles are only capable of partial autonomous driving, [...]

We have car insurance to protect ourselves (and others) financially in the event of an accident. It prevents us from having to pay out-of-pocket for medical expenses, vehicle damages, and other costs after a car wreck. One form of auto insurance available is uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage (UM/UIM). Uninsured motorist coverage is meant to cover your car accident injuries without having to pay copays, deductibles, or other expenses when you’re injured by a driver without insurance. [...]

Often people don’t realize their legal obligations; sometimes people panic at the thought of the legal consequences that may arise as a result of their accident. There are a number of reasons why people do not always stop at the scene of an accident. However, there is a complicated maze of laws surrounding hit and run accidents; if you’re not informed, you could find yourself in a lot of trouble with the law. The laws [...]