Survey: Consumers Would Prefer to Resolve Autonomous-Vehicle Liability Claims Out of Court
According to “Automated Vehicles: Liability Crash Course,” a report released by J.D. Power and the global law firm of Miller Canfield, consumers are suspicious of technology failures and, relatedly, they desire to resolve ADS product liability claims out of court.
SCRS Publishes Video from SEMA Show Session on Collision Repair Liability
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) has published the video of a panel discussion from the OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit at the 2017 SEMA Show.
Seattle Times Piece Examines Liability for Accidents Involving Self-Driving Vehicles
On the heels of Washington Gov. Jay Inslee’s executive order allowing companies to use Washington roads as a testing ground for autonomous vehicles, the issue of liability is a hot topic in the state.
Self-Driving Vehicles Could Shift Insurance Liability to Automakers
In an interview with Insurance Business, David Lukens of LexisNexis Risk Solutions said mainstream adoption of autonomous vehicles likely will shift liability from the vehicle operators to the automakers.
N.J. Bill Would Require Owners of Autonomous Vehicles to Have Liability Insurance
Two New Jersey lawmakers recently introduced a bill that would require owners of autonomous vehicles to maintain insurance coverage.
What Is My Liability When Using Aftermarket Parts Per the Insurer?
An insurer has written many non-OEM parts for a third-party’s vehicle in my shop. I believe these parts could void the manufacturer warranty. Are there regulations in Ohio to address this?
LKQ Announces Product Liability Indemnification
Company’s “Promise of Protection” will indemnify licensed auto repair shops against injury or damage caused by a defective aftermarket vehicle replacement product distributed by LKQ.
Michigan Bill Will Increase Tort Liability Within Its No-Fault Insurance System
This bill would raise the tort liability from $500 to $1,000.
Nebraska Bill Would Raise Liability Insurance Minimums
In Nebraska, State Sen. Paul Schumacher has proposed Legislative Bill 1003, which would double the amount of automotive liability insurance required under state law to $50,000 per person, $100,000 per occurrence and $50,000 for property damages. These amounts are up from $25,000 per person, $50,000 per occurrence and $25,000 for property damage, respectively. Insurance policy
Northern Michigan Body Shop Association Program to Focus on Liability Concerns for Collision Repairers
The Northern Michigan Body Shop Association’s (NMBSA) upcoming program is scheduled for Jan. 28-29 at Turtle Creek Casino and Hotel. Featured speakers include: Andrew Rodenhouse, attorney, “Liability Concerns in Collision Repair” As a technician, are you liable for improper repair? As an estimator, are you liable for omitting a necessary repair? As a