Self-driving cars are becoming more common in Dallas, Texas. Senate Bill (SB) 2205, passed in 2017, created rules for autonomous vehicles in Texas. Unfortunately, the rules and regulations governing these kinds of vehicles do not prevent all self-driving car accidents.
At Anderson Injury Lawyers, our Dallas self-driving car accident lawyers have extensive experience handling complex claims. Our founding and lead attorney, Mark Anderson, has over 30 years of experience helping injured victims, and he is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Attorney Anderson’s dedication to protecting the rights of the “little guy” from huge insurance companies and corporations has resulted in an impressive track record of success. We have recovered millions in settlements and jury verdicts for our clients.
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How Anderson Injury Lawyers Can Help You With a Self-Driving Car Accident in Dallas, TX
If your injuries were caused by a self-driving car accident, you could be entitled to compensation for your damages. However, you must prove the self-driving car caused the crash to win the case. Therefore, you need experienced car accident attorneys to handle your case.
When you hire the top-rated Dallas personal injury lawyers at Anderson Injury Lawyers, you can trust that we will:
- Complete a thorough investigation of the car crash to gather evidence, including working with top expert witnesses in the areas of vehicle collisions and autonomous vehicles
- Document and assess your damages to determine how much your claim is worth
- Work with experts to obtain studies and opinions about the safety of and crash risks for self-driving cars
- Build a case proving causation and fault for the car crash to establish liability
- Negotiate a fair settlement with the insurance company and at-fault parties
- Take the case to trial and argue before a jury when the other parties refuse to negotiate in good faith
Attorney Mark Anderson has a 10.0 Superb Rating from Avvo and an AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell. We appear in Super Lawyers, Texas Magazine Top Attorneys, The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, and Expertise Best Car Accident Lawyers. We are also members of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
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What Is a Self-Driving Car?
A self-driving car or autonomous vehicle uses technology to operate the vehicle partially or entirely without a human driver.
Currently, there are six levels of self-driving vehicles:
- Level 0: Vehicles have no automated features. The driver must always be in complete control.
- Level 1: Vehicles have one or more automated features, such as cruise control, but the driver must perform all other tasks.
- Level 2: Vehicles have two or more automated features, including lane-keeping and adaptive cruise control. The systems work together to relieve the driver of some control.
- Level 3: Vehicles have several features that allow the driver to relinquish control depending on the traffic conditions and environment. The driver must be prepared to resume control based on the constraints of the automatic system.
- Level 4: Autonomous systems can perform all aspects of driving, even if the driver does not respond when the car requests that the driver intervene.
- Level 5: A fully autonomous vehicle that performs safety-critical tasks and monitors roadway conditions throughout the trip. A driver may or may not be present.
Most cars produced today have some automatic features, such as lane-departure technology, cruise control, and parking assistance. However, most vehicles you see on Texas roads are not Level 5 self-driving vehicles. Entirely autonomous vehicles are not available to consumers, although some vehicles have technology that comes close to being self-driving vehicles.
Who Is Responsible for a Self-Driving Car Accident in Dallas, TX?
Texas is an at-fault state for car accident claims. Crashes are investigated to gather evidence proving how the crash occurred and who is responsible for causing the crash.
In a self-driving car accident, one or more parties could be liable, including:
- The vehicle’s driver
- The car manufacturer
- Government agencies
- The manufacturer of the automation technology
- Repair and maintenance facilities
- Other negligent motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists
Our legal team pursues all potential claims to maximize the compensation for your damages.
What Damages Can I Receive for a Dallas Self-Driving Car Accident?
A self-driving car accident can cause severe injuries, including traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, organ damage, and broken bones. It is crucial to seek immediate medical treatment after a car crash to document your injuries for a claim.
Depending on the facts of your case, you could be entitled to economic damages for your financial losses, lost wages, medical bills, and out-of-pocket expenses. You may also receive non-economic damages for your pain and suffering, emotional distress, impairments, and diminished quality of life.
Our Dallas car accident lawyers thoroughly assess all damages to determine the correct value of your claim. Beware of initial settlement offers from insurance companies or self-driving car companies. Initial offers may be much lower than the value of your claim.
Learn More From a Dallas Self-Driving Car Accident Attorney During a Free Consultation
Automotive companies do not want to admit that their self-driving cars cause accidents. Therefore, you have an uphill battle to prove fault. Our Dallas self-driving car accident attorneys at Anderson Injury Lawyers have the resources, skills, and experience to go up against these parties. Call us today to schedule a free case review and discuss how we can help you with your case.