Who Pays When a Self-Driving Car Causes a Collision in Texas? | Free Case Review

Self-driving cars once seemed like something out of a science fiction movie set in the distant future. But as Texas residents can attest, these days self-driving technology is jumping off of the silver screen and onto our streets. Unfortunately, as autonomous vehicles become more common, questions about liability when one of these vehicles crashes are increasingly relevant, as incidents involving this technology present unique legal challenges. Without the right attorney by your side, your case risks getting mishandled.

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Determining fault in a Waymo accident can be more complex than a traditional car crash involving two human drivers. Liability depends on the level of vehicle automation, the circumstances of the crash, and whether a human driver retained responsibility for monitoring the vehicle. An experienced Texas personal injury lawyer will identify all potentially responsible parties, investigate the accident, and pursue all avenues of compensation. Depending on the facts, your lawyer may pursue a case against:

• The owner of the self-driving car
• The car’s operator
• The vehicle manufacturer
• Software or sensor developers
• Fleet operators
• Maintenance providers

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, self-driving trucks are subject to the same federal vehicle safety standards as standard cars, but when those standards are violated, it takes an experienced attorney to make sure you are compensated fairly. Unlike traditional collisions, anyone investigating the circumstances of an autonomous vehicle crash needs highly specific technical knowledge about how these vehicles work and what happens when they don’t. This means your self-driving car accident lawyer needs to investigate factors including:

• Electronic data
• Onboard sensor data
• Software records
• Systems logs
• Crash data recorder information
• Camera footage
• Witness statements
• Police reports

This combination of on-the-ground investigation and technical expertise means that the help you turn to after a self-driving car accident in Texas can make or break your case’s chances in court. When you risk relying on inexperienced legal help, you minimize your payout.

Under Texas’ Civil Practices and Remedies Code, victims injured in a car crash, whether traditionally operated or autonomously driven, are eligible for a variety of damages for both economic and non-economic losses. When you partner with an autonomous vehicle accident attorney like the team members at Carabin Shaw, you’re sure to get the justice you deserve. Your lawyer may ask the courts for money to cover:

• Medical expenses
• Future medical treatment
• Lost wages
• Reduced earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Mental anguish
• Physical impairment
• Property damage
• Wrongful death damages for surviving family members

The legal experts at Carabin Shaw have proven experience making the highways and byways of Texas safer places to drive, and we’re ready to take on the challenges of self-driving cars head-on. Read our law firm’s client reviews to learn more about how we’ve helped victims just like you back on the road to justice.

If you have been injured in a self-driving car accident, the time to act is now. Call any time, day or night at 1-800-862-1260, or contact us online to book your free case review now. You pay nothing unless we win your case, and our experienced staff of English- and Spanish-speaking legal professionals are here to support you every step of the way.

The time to act is now! Call us today—our phone lines are always monitored, and someone is available to speak with you 24/7. Don’t give up without a fight. Carabin Shaw gets the job done, every time.

For more information:

• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Texas Statutes 41