Self-driving automobiles present a whole new world of technology. As companies continue to develop and implement automated car technology, cars have been introduced into the market with widely varying ranges of automation. Leading car companies like Volvo, Tesla and Mercedes-Benz, have been developing and testing self-driving cars as the next step in the transportation of the future. Although these self-driving cars promise to reduce human driving error, they are not immune to motor vehicle accidents. Determining who is at fault in these accidents can be a difficult task and requires the skills of an experienced New York self-driving car crash attorney.
At Gersowitz, Libo & Korek, P.C., we have been fighting for the rights of New Yorkers seriously injured as a result of accidents for more than 39 years. Our team of attorneys and support staff are dedicated to serving the needs of our clients and getting the maximum compensation that they deserve for their injuries.
What Is a Self-Driving Car?
Companies such as Tesla and Google have recently introduced self-driving cars into the market that have the capability of maneuvering you through busy city streets with the ease of being in a chauffeured driven vehicle. However, your “chauffeur” is actually a computer system that is built into the vehicle with a guidance system that monitors traffic patterns, the road and other cars around you.
Similar to the first generation of some piece of cell phone or technological equipment, it is not uncommon to have bugs in the system. Bugs in cell phones or computers may only frustrate and inconvenience you because of a lost call or a system crash. However, many experts worry that bugs in the system of self-driving cars can end up getting people killed.
Who Should Be Liable In Car Accidents Involving Self-Driving Cars?
Driverless cars are designed and programmed to avoid collisions. However, accidents will still inevitably happen as long as other cars are on the road. A Google self-driving vehicle was involved in an accident with a bus earlier this year. The accident forced Google to admit fault after the car crossed to the other side of the road to avoid a hazard and failed to anticipate the possibility that a larger vehicle would not yield. Similarly, a self-driving Tesla car was also involved in an accident in May, killing the driver when the car collided with a tractor-trailer.
What these two accidents demonstrate is that the computer system is capable of mistakes and cannot guarantee a mistake-free driving experience. As such, self-driving car manufacturers, such as Tesla and Google, can face some liability for car accidents.
Protecting Your Legal Rights By Calling an Experienced NY Autopilot Crash Attorney Today
If you or a loved has been injured due to a defective self-driving car system such as the autopilot found in Tesla cars, you should discuss your legal options with an attorney as you may be entitled to compensation. Since this is a complex part of the legal field, you should trust your case to a law firm that has successfully handled similar cases.
The New York self-driving car accident attorneys at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. advocate for our clients’ full financial recovery through hard work and aggressive lawyering. If you or a loved has sustained serious injuries in due to a defective self-driving system, please contact us at 1-800-529-9997 to schedule a free consultation with one of our attorneys.
