Autonomous vehicles are projected to be the main forms of transportation in under a century given the massive technological leaps that have occurred over the past couple of decades as well as the low prices that these AVs can now be had due to tax subsidies and other programs that seek to have the public adopt these and electric vehicles in an effort to reduce our carbon footprint. Autonomous vehicles have been shown to increase efficiency and save on time, as well as help reduce traffic congestion in major cities.

However, these vehicles are not without fault, as numerous accidents have been attributed to issues in their software or manufacturing as well as unique technology which may clash with the elements and other unpredictable environmental factors, leading to injuries, loss of life and property damage. Most individuals who purchase autonomous vehicles are of the opinion that they are the safest vehicles owing to the aggressive marketing and the science behind them, but soon discover that this is all an illusion after they end up in a crash.

In addition, the average driver or victim may wonder if they even have the option of legal recourse due to the fact that no-one was technically driving the vehicle at the time of the crash. All these questions and concerns are best answered by an attorney that has handled lawsuits involving autonomous vehicle accidents in order to best provide you with a comprehensive understanding of your rights as well as options for compensation, for which we’d love you to inform you in this post.

Top Lawyers for Autonomous Vehicle Accident Claims

Are you looking for the best lawyer for autonomous vehicle accidents? Please call us NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation. The experienced autonomous vehicle crash injury attorneys at McCready Law bring to the table illustrious legal experience spanning over 90 YEARS, and it would be an honor to help get you compensated if you were injured while in an autonomous vehicle or if you were hit by one. Over the decades, we’ve helped tens of thousands of injured Americans from all walks of life and across the country get compensated, and in the process, we’ve been able to recover over $260 million for our clients.

We pride ourselves in being attentive to the needs of our clients, are responsive whenever our clients require updates on their cases, personally handle all claims and do not shunt them over to paralegals, and we ensure that you have access to resources such as physicians for prompt medical care, investigators to find out what really happened in the moments leading up to the crash, and handle each cases as it comes in keeping with its unique circumstances, and not just a number.

In addition, we possess extensive experience when it comes to litigating claims, particularly in situations where the client has suffered catastrophic injuries and may need life-long care. In most instances, litigation is the only way to recover maximum compensation, as insurance companies are usually not amenable to this. By contrast, the vast majority of law firms handling these claims simply engage the insurance company in settlement negotiations, which end in paltry payouts to the injured party. In addition to having nationwide reach thanks to our vast network of trusted attorneys and law firms, we also run a bilingual firm (hablamos Español), and we take on all cases on contingency fee basis, which simply means that there are ZERO UPFRONT FEES for the duration of the processing of the claim, as we only levy our fees at the end of the suit, and only if we’ve recovered compensation on your behalf. If you were injured by an autonomous vehicle, please give us a call NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation – our intake team is standing by.

Liability for Autonomous Vehicle Crashes

Traditionally, liability for automotive accidents has been established by traditional fault-based systems, which rely on or negligence or recklessness of one or more parties. The liability may be due to negligence where you must establish that the defendant had a duty of care, and they breached it leading to injury or damages. Strict liability on the other hand is a legal standard which holds another party responsible for damages without needing to prove fault or negligence, and product liability cases often fall under this second category, as fault is shunted over to product manufacturers or suppliers.

AV technology has complicated the autonomous vehicle accident scene as it has introduced complexities, which have effectively canceled out traditional legal frameworks for the most part. This is because there are often multiple stakeholders who may be held responsible such as software developers, manufacturers as well as repairmen, making it difficult to tease out responsible parties. In addition, in situations where the AV works under human oversight, what percentage of liability can be apportioned to the operator if it is discovered that the human did not take control of the vehicle upon encountering an unexpected hazard?

Here are some of the liability concerns that may help tease out responsibility for autonomous vehicle crashes:

1. The manufacturer may face strict liability claims if it is discovered that there were design defects or defects during the manufacturing or assembly of an autonomous vehicle. In addition, they may be held liable if they failed to warn consumers about potential risks linked to AVs such as using caution when driving in foggy or rainy weather, and so on.
2. Software developers may be held liable if programming leads to algorithmic failures which impacts the vehicle’s ability to make critical decisions leading to an accident. In addition, given the fact that these vehicles rely on vast data amounts, poor security when it comes to the management of this data leading to data breaches and manipulation may lead to accidents, placing the blame on developers or individuals who manage said data.

Best Attorneys for Autonomous Vehicle Accidents – Call Us NOW!

Accidents involving autonomous vehicles tend to be complex and nuanced, and there may be more than one party that could be held liable. Because of this, it is vital that you seek out timely and personalized legal advice on the next steps to take to secure your compensation: please call us NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about your legal options for compensation. Remember, the call is 100% FREE, and there is no legal obligation. Thanks for choosing McCready Law, and we look forward to serving you.