Self-Driving Car Accidents

How to Get Started with a Self-Driving Car Accident Lawyer

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Let us know some basic information, and upload details and photos relating to your self-driving car accident injury. A team member will reach out shortly to get started. We’ll review the facts of your case, help determine how much your claim may be worth, and provide legal advice for moving forward with the personal injury claim process. Kanner & Pintaluga is here to fight for the justice you deserve.

How Much Is My Self-Driving Car Accident Worth?

How much your claim is worth will depend on several factors. Typically, the more serious the injury, the larger the claim. However, other elements impact the payout amount, too.

Factors that impact self-driving car accident compensation:

• Medical Bills and Cost of Care
• Lost Wages and Future Lost Wages
• Psychological Impact: Emotional Distress
• Severity of Injury
• Amount of Property Damage
• Liability and Accident Responsibility
• Insurance Coverage

Self-Driving Car Accidents by the Numbers: Facts & Data

Policy Advice provides valuable insight into the world of self-driving cars and the statistics surrounding these vehicles. Nearly 43% of American adults report that they would feel unsafe inside an autonomous car, citing safety as their biggest concern. 75% of pollers say they would instead operate a manually driven vehicle.

Types of Self-Driving Car Accidents

According to a recent study by Transportation Research Procedia, the most common type of accident involving autonomous vehicles is rear-end collisions. While this is certainly comparable to traditional automobiles, self-driving cars do come with additional risks. Due to the advanced technology, the lack of self-driving regulations, and the behavioral risks associated with this type of car, drivers face unique hazards on the road.

Types of self-driving car accidents include:

• Collisions with non-autonomous vehicles
• Collisions with road hazards like lane dividers and traffic signs
• Property collisions
• Pedestrian incidents
• Hacking and cyber attacks
• Fires from lithium-ion batteries
• Radiation exposure
• And more

There are three primary types of self-driving car accidents:

1. Driver vs. Driver: When you collide with another vehicle on the road, usually a non-autonomous car.
2. Driver vs. Property: When a self-driving car leaves the roadway and strikes an unoccupied, inanimate object.
3. Driver vs. Self: Accidents that are contained to the car itself, such as internal fires, software failures, and more.

Causes of Self-Driving Car Accidents

There are several leading causes of self-driving car accidents. Perhaps the largest is the behavioral risk of operating an autonomous vehicle, and the false sense of security that driving software can provide. Drivers may become more passive when operating autonomous cars, less defensive, and less alert. This is because self-driving vehicles, while marketed as entirely autonomous, usually still rely on driver attention and behavior for successful trips. However, many rely too heavily on the car’s software, failing to act in time to prevent an accident.

But this isn’t the only cause of self-driving car accidents. When driving, you’re still faced with the perils of other drivers. Excess speed, poor visibility, and reckless driving can still cause a self-driving car accident. Additionally, the vehicle’s hardware can pose additional risks not typically seen in traditional cars.

Other causes of self-driving car accidents include:

• Software failure
• Technology failure
• Faulty equipment
• And more

If you’re the victim of a self-driving car accident, you may be entitled to significant compensation. This is particularly true if you’re the victim of a defective product. If your autonomous vehicle malfunctions, injuring you as a result, the manufacturer may be liable for a large settlement on your behalf.