Drones and Personal Injury Liability: Navigating the Evolving Regulatory Landscape and Emerging Theories of Liability
Guidance for Personal Injury Counsel Pursuing Claims for Bodily Harm, Property Damage, Invasion of Privacy, Trespass and More
Recording of a 90-minute CLE webinar with Q&A
This CLE course will provide guidance to personal injury attorneys for navigating the emerging area of drone liability. The panel will discuss the current state of drone regulation and explain potential liability issues arising from their use, including claims against drone operators and manufacturers for bodily harm, property damage, invasion of privacy, trespass and related issues.
Outline
- Overview of drone technology and uses
- Review of FAA and state laws regulating drones
- Potential personal injury claims for drone operators and manufacturers
- Best practices to minimize liability
Benefits
The panel will review these and other key issues:
- The growing use of drones for recreational and commercial purposes
- How federal and state lawmakers are regulating the use of drones
- Emerging liability issues for drone operators and manufacturers
Faculty
Donald Chance Mark, Jr.
Shareholder
Fafinski Mark & Johnson
Mr. Mark has more than 35 years of experience handling general litigation, aviation litigation, employment litigation,... | Read More
Mr. Mark has more than 35 years of experience handling general litigation, aviation litigation, employment litigation, products liability, commercial litigation and medical malpractice defense matters. A well-known lecturer and presenter, Mr. Mark has spoken on personal injury and civil trial practice for many CLE seminars. He leads the firm’s Litigation and Unmanned Aircraft Systems Practices.
CloseAndrew D. Myers
Atty
Law Offices of Andrew D. Myers
Mr. Myers focuses his practice on personal injury, bankruptcy and business services. He practices in both Massachusetts... | Read More
Mr. Myers focuses his practice on personal injury, bankruptcy and business services. He practices in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire. He has broad experience litigating personal injury cases, including auto accidents, motor vehicle accidents, construction accidents, medical malpractice, prescription error, hazardous products, aviation accidents, and workers compensation.
CloseCarlos Soltero
Partner
McGinnis Lochridge & Kilgore
Mr. Soltero heads the firm's Litigation Group. He primarily represents individuals, lawyers and small businesses in... | Read More
Mr. Soltero heads the firm's Litigation Group. He primarily represents individuals, lawyers and small businesses in courtroom disputes ranging from commercial, intellectual property and technology, to malpractice, personal injury and wrongful death cases. Mr. Solero has published and lectured in various areas relating to trial and pretrial practice.
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