In an age of increasing technological development, attention to its advancement has heightened, particularly in the wake of the pandemic. As work, play, and virtually all other facets of life have been increasingly digitized, new endeavors have popped up, including SaverOne-a technology company that specializes in distracted driving prevention. The company is spearheading the development and utilization of a driver safety system which utilizes hardware and software that alerts the driver of dangerous distractions in order to promote safety and avoid accidents. A distracted driver is a danger to himself/herself and others. Distracted driving has led to a significant loss of life over the past few years, documented by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) who estimate that 3,522 people were killed in crashes involving distracted drivers in 2021. Many states across the country have attempted to alleviate this ever-growing, dangerous issue with laws that impose penalties upon those who drive while distracted. Despite the implementation of these laws, distracted driving continues to be a substantial problem. So, how does SaverOne’s technology work? The system is designed to integrate within the vehicle provided that it is equipped with a Bluetooth enabled device. The system uses the smartphone to access data that is obtained on the car’s sensors and Bluetooth that identifies whether the driver is using his/her phone while operating the vehicle. Notably, the system is designed to work with and support any type of vehicle irrespective of whether the vehicle includes a display screen. Importantly, the system is discreet and does not distract the driver.
So why does this technology matter? Well, the issue with distracted driving is that distracted drivers can be unsafe and cause substantial harm to his/her self and others. Thus, the SaverOne technology plays a vital role in promoting awareness and prioritizing the importance of avoiding distracted driving. In turn, as noted above, the system has the potential to reduce accidents, injuries, and fatalities, which in turn reduces the number of ny legal malpractice statute of limitations cases and injuries suffered through the negligence of others. This article will also touch on another aspect of law-the legal malpractice statute of limitations. Legal Malpractice is a cause of action against an attorney for failing to competently (and neglectfully) handle a case for a client. Essentially, the law requires that a legal malpractice case be commenced within a certain period of time or the legal malpractice claim will be barred by the statute of limitations. In New York, the relevant statute of limitations for legal malpractice cases is three years; however, the statute of limitations may be extended by the application of the “continuous representation doctrine.” This doctrine allows for a legal malpractice claim to be brought within three years from the time the malpractice should have been discovered provided that there is continuous representation. Essentially, the law aims to encourage clients to act quickly when they suspect negligence on the part of their attorney in order to protect their rights to obtain justice.
Importantly, both technological and legal systems strive towards the protection of individuals and the prevention of future legal malpractice and more. Lastly, comparison of the SaverOne technology with a legal malpractice statute of limitations shows a neat parallel. This is so, because both promote the wane of future negligence and both aim to protect the individual (that is both the client and the driver) from potential damages. Thus, the two systems, legal and technological, have the possibility of working together and promoting important ideals. And furthermore, wherein the legal malpractice statute of limitations promotes prevention of future negligence by alerting the client to act quickly, the SaverOne technology too alerts the driver of a potential hazard. Notably, the technology used by SaverOne is designed to prevent future accidents and promote future safety, which is not unlike the policies of a legal malpractice statute of limitations, which is intended to prevent future harm through the legal malpractice. Specifically, the SaverOne technology promotes safety, whereas, the statute of limitations promotes claiming damages for past harm. Thus, both the technology and the law work hand in hand to promote safety.
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