Category Archives: Technology and the Law
Can a prosecutor use facebook posts as evidence against me?
Be careful what you say on Facebook – even if you’re just quoting lyrics from your favorite song. Larry Recio posted a line from a rap song on his page, and it may have been the deciding factor in his conviction on charges of being…
Will future technology make trials obsolete?
What if insurance companies didn’t have to ask you any questions after a car accident? What if they could attach some wires to your head, turn a few dials, and download your memories of the accident? The popular science fiction series “Black Mirror,” on Netflix,…
Do touch screen electronics in cars cause auto accidents?
There seems to be a consensus that texting or talking on your cell phone while driving is a major cause of automobile accidents. Jurisdictions across the country have been scrambling to pass laws prohibiting texting or talking on the phone while driving. Texting is only…
Technology and auto accident cases
Modern technology has made our cars safer and, at the same time, has become a leading cause of auto accidents by encouraging distracted driving. Advances in technology have also made it easier to identify the cause of a car crash and who was at fault.…