Self-driving cars were supposed to revolutionize road safety, reducing crashes caused by human error. But despite the promises of companies like Tesla, Uber, and Waymo, autonomous vehicles have not eliminated accidents. In fact, crashes involving self-driving cars have raised new and complex legal questions:
The Unfulfilled Promise of Safety
Manufacturers of autonomous vehicles claim that self-driving technology will make roads safer by removing human errors like fatigue, distraction, or impairment. However, the reality is far more complicated. Texas, one of the states allowing self-driving cars, has already seen accidents involving these vehicles. Despite the technology’s rapid advancement, it remains imperfect—and when these vehicles fail, innocent victims pay the price.
The Legal Grey Area
Federal and state governments have attempted to regulate self-driving vehicles, but the laws remain vague. In 2016, the federal government introduced a policy requiring manufacturers to adhere to a safety checklist. However, it does not address liability when an autonomous vehicle causes an accident. State-level regulations, like those in Texas, primarily focus on testing requirements rather than protecting victims of self-driving car crashes.
This legal ambiguity creates challenges for accident victims seeking compensation. Without clear laws placing responsibility on manufacturers or operators, insurance companies and automakers may try to avoid paying rightful claims. Victims could find themselves struggling with medical bills, lost wages, and long-term suffering—while the companies responsible walk away unscathed.
Why You Need Herrman & Herrman Personal Injury Lawyers
At Herrman & Herrman, PLLC, we fight for victims injured in self-driving car accidents. Our experienced attorneys understand the complexities of these cases and know how to hold powerful corporations accountable. If you or a loved one has been injured in a crash involving an autonomous vehicle, you don’t have to face this battle alone.
We will:
- Investigate the accident to determine fault, whether it’s the vehicle manufacturer, software developer, or another party.
- Fight against insurance companies and automakers who try to deny responsibility.
- Pursue maximum compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Don’t Let Big Corporations Avoid Accountability
Self-driving car manufacturers have teams of lawyers working to minimize their liability. You need a team that fights for you. If you’ve been injured in an autonomous vehicle accident, time is critical. Contact Herrman & Herrman today for a free consultation and let us help you get the justice you deserve.
CONTACT HERRMAN & HERRMAN IF YOU HAVE BEEN INJURED IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF ACCIDENTS:
We can help you if you have been harmed by the following:
- Car accidents – Our lawyers have extensive experience handling car accident cases. We will work to identify the party or parties at fault for the crash and build a case to demonstrate persuasively how the parties caused the accident and your injuries. We will seek fair and full compensation through a negotiated settlement or at trial if necessary.
- Truck accidents – Thousands of large commercial trucks travel the roads of Texas every single day. Unfortunately, careless truck drivers and trucking companies disregarding safety put innocent people at risk of serious injuries. If you’ve been injured in a truck accident, let our experienced Texas personal injury lawyers stand up to the trucking companies and insurers on your behalf.
- Motorcycle accidents – Motorcycle riders often suffer grievous injuries in crashes caused by other motorists. Too many motorcycle accidents in Corpus Christi are caused by careless drivers who don’t look for motorcycle riders or violate their right of way. Our personal injury lawyers will work to cut through the bias and stigma against motorcycle riders. Our goal is to seek the financial compensation that you’ll need to recover from a serious motorcycle accident and injuries such as bone fractures, road rash, or traumatic brain injury.
- Product liability – Product manufacturers have a legal obligation to make products that are safe for their intended uses and to warn consumers of any risks that may come with the product. When products have design or manufacturing defects or undisclosed dangers, the product manufacturer may be legally responsible for injuries suffered by consumers. Our attorneys can help you evaluate whether you have a valid product liability claim.
- Brain injury – Brain injuries can leave accident victims with disabilities that leave them unable to work or perform many tasks of daily living. Seeking compensation for a brain injury in an accident often proves incredibly complex. The brain injury survivor may seek compensation for anticipated future medical care and the medical care already provided. Our personal injury lawyers can help you through the difficult recovery process following a brain injury and will fight to make sure you have the resources you need.
- Spinal injury – Spinal cord injuries could cost millions of dollars of care over the course of the victim’s lifetime, especially when those injuries result in partial or complete paralysis, such as paraplegia or quadriplegia. If you or your loved one has suffered a spinal cord injury, you deserve compassionate legal representation. Our attorney can help you determine whether you may be entitled to claim compensation for your injury and expenses related to living with the disability, such as making a home more accessible.
- Wrongful death – If you have lost a loved one due to the negligent or reckless actions of another party, your family deserves to seek accountability and compensation from those at fault for the wrongful death. Our caring and dedicated attorneys can help guide you and your family through this difficult and painful time and seek justice for your loved one.
