The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) recently issued a proposed rule that would enable vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication technology on all new light-duty vehicles. This step would allow many different forms of crash avoidance technology, which could result in hundreds of thousands of fewer accidents each year. In doing so, the DOT is recognizing the value of this rapidly expanding technology and its capacity to prevent injuries on our nation’s roadways. This proposed rule is designed to work in conjunction with the development and deployment of automated vehicles.
V2V technology will use dedicated short range communications to transmit data between vehicles at a rate of up to 10 times per second. Using that information, these vehicles can identify risks and warn drivers so that they can avoid imminent accidents and other hazards. This technology would complement automated driving functions, such as automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control, to help avoid crashes. For instance, this type of technology may be able to warn a driver when it is unsafe to pass on a two-lane highway due to an oncoming vehicle that the driver may not yet be able to see.
The DOT anticipates that the Federal Highway Administration will soon issue guidance about vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communications, as well. This technology would allow communication between vehicles and traffic lights, stop signs, and work zones. The goal of these technological advances is to generally reduce congestion and to improve safety on the road.
If you believe that you may be entitled to compensation following an accident, no matter what the cause may be, you owe it yourself and to your family to look into any potential legal claims that you may have. So many different circumstances can lead to accidents that cause injuries and even death. Don’t allow a possible claim for compensation to go uncollected. Boller & Vaughan are the Wisconsin motor vehicle accident lawyers who dedicate their practice to protecting the interests of the injured and their families. Call our office today to set up your free consultation and learn what options are available to you.
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We live in Friendship, Wisconsin, and Boller & Vaughan came to our doorstep to discuss our mother’s wrongful death claim on a Saturday morning. Not only were we pleased with the large recovery, we were so thankful to have lawyers who were willing to explain to us every twist and turn along the way. It is great to know there is a law firm that will fight for the rights of elderly people all over Wisconsin.
Mr. Boller and Ms. Vaughan were incredible in working on my case and my daughter’s case. I was out of work and in the hospital with a new baby. Mr. Boller and Ms. Vaughan protected our rights and it was a pleasure to work with them. I hope never to be in another motor vehicle accident, however, if I am and I am injured, I will contact Boller & Vaughan immediately.
I was referred to Michelle through a friend. I have never had a better experience. It took a little over a year to get my settlement but the staff there stayed in constant contact and kept me in the loop. Oh, and Michelle actually got me MORE money than we discussed. I will refer anyone to this firm. Words cannot do justice the thanks that I have for Michelle and her staff (Mary especially) thank you guys so much!
After my husband died as a result of a motor vehicle accident, Boller & Vaughan spent countless hours talking with me, meeting with me in person, and making sure that I was okay. The drunk driver who hit us did not have any insurance, and we had to make a claim through our own insurance. Boller & Vaughan was fantastic at explaining the law to me and the handling of our claims.
After my son was injured in a daycare setting, Ms. Vaughan took the time to thoroughly investigate our case and my son’s injuries. Michele was approachable and had answers to our questions. Talking with her helped to relieve many of our anxieties.
