Starting July 1, noneconomic damage awards in civil lawsuits in West Virginia involving personal injury or wrongful death claims against CMVs will be no higher than $5 million.
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Congressional Support Builds for Baltimore Aid
Congressional transportation leaders are expressing support for approving emergency assistance to rebuild a bridge and infrastructure after the collapse at the Port of Baltimore.
April 11, 2024Feds: Ford Driver Using Automated System Before Fatal Crash
DETROIT — The driver of a Ford electric SUV involved in a February fatal crash in Texas was using the company's partially automated driving system before the wreck, investigators said.
April 11, 2024NTSB's Report on East Palestine Due Out in June
The head of the National Transportation Safety Board told senators the agency expects to unveil a report in June detailing last year’s freight train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
April 10, 2024NTSB Eyes Ship’s Electrical System After Bridge Crash
Federal investigators looking into what caused a ship to crash into a vital Baltimore bridge last month are homing in on the vessel’s electrical system, NTSB Chair Jennifer °®¶¹´«Ã½ndy said.
April 10, 2024Bill Coming to Clarify That Feds Pay for Baltimore Bridge
WASHINGTON — Maryland lawmakers announced they will introduce a bill that will make clear the U.S. government will cover the cost of rebuilding the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge.
April 9, 2024Tesla Settles Suit Over Death in Crash Involving Autopilot
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Tesla has settled a lawsuit brought by the family of a Silicon Valley engineer who died in a crash while relying on the company’s semi-autonomous driving software.
April 9, 2024Norfolk Southern to Pay $600M in Settlement Over Derailment
Norfolk Southern has agreed to pay $600 million in a class-action lawsuit settlement related to a fiery train derailment in February 2023 in eastern Ohio.
April 9, 2024Wisconsin Governor Vetoes Bill Placing $1M Cap on Litigation
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has vetoed a bill that would have put a $1 million cap on awards for noneconomic damages such as pain and suffering in lawsuits stemming from commercial motor vehicle accidents.
April 8, 2024Update: Class 8 Truck Orders End Two-Month Positive Streak
ACT Research data showed orders declined 9.9% to 17,300 units from 19,200 during the same time in 2023. Story by Connor Wolf. Â
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