February 2018

Self-driving cars have gone from being science fiction to imminent reality. California especially is a hotbed of test driving activity for many autonomous car makers. Makers of these vehicles claim they are safer than cars driven by humans. Of course mistakes can happen, and such cars have been involved in accidents. Determining who is liable for such an accident, and who is responsible for compensation, will become much more difficult when these vehicles hit the road in greater numbers. Recent Accident Involving Tesla On January 23rd, 2018, a Tesla vehicle being operated by its autopilot crashed into the back of a fire truck parked on a roadway at the scene of a freeway accident. Fortunately, no one was injured in...

In California, you must have your car inspected in order to be registered. In California, most inspections are concerned solely with whether your vehicle can pass emissions standards rather than safety concerns. If you live in San Jose, you may be required to have your car tested to ensure that it meets California standards for vehicle emissions. At Henshaw Law Office, our personal injury attorneys want to help you understand what vehicles are required to be tested, and what you must do to meet these requirements. This will help you ensure your vehicle is legal to drive and keep the environment clean as well. Who Is Required to Get an Emissions Test? Most residents in Santa Clara County are...