As autonomous vehicle technology rapidly evolves, so do the legal challenges that arise when these vehicles are involved in collisions. If you were injured by a self-driving car or while riding in one, determining who is liable—software developers, automakers, or human drivers—can be complex.

TruckingWrecks.com helps injury victims make sense of these cutting-edge cases. We work with forensic engineers and tech experts to analyze sensor data, logs, and programming decisions to uncover what went wrong.

Self Driving Liability May Fall On:

• The driver (if the system required intervention)
• The software developer (coding or AI logic errors)
• Maintenance providers (failure to update systems)
• The vehicle manufacturer (hardware issues)

Brands of Self Driving Cars:

Major brands developing or offering self-driving (autonomous) features include Waymo, Tesla, Cruise, Aurora, and Nuro, alongside traditional automakers like GM, Ford, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Nissan, each using different levels of tech (ADAS to full autonomy) with systems like Autopilot, ProPilot Assist, and Drive Pilot for highway/urban driving assistance.

• Waymo (Alphabet): A leader in fully autonomous ride-hailing, operating in Phoenix, SF, LA, and Austin, using Jaguar I-PACE and other EVs.

• Tesla: Known for Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta, offering advanced driver assistance for highway and city driving.
• Cruise (GM): Focuses on urban autonomous ride-hailing, partnered with GM.
• Nuro: Specializes in autonomous delivery vehicles.
• Aurora Innovation: Develops autonomous tech for trucking and ride-hailing.
• Zoox (Amazon): Creates purpose-built, bidirectional autonomous vehicles for urban transport.
• Mercedes-Benz: Offers Drive Pilot Level 3 system, allowing hands-off driving in certain conditions in S-Class/EQS.
• Nissan: Features ProPilot Assist 2.0 for hands-free highway driving in models like the Ariya.
• Cadillac (GM): Offers Super Cruise for hands-free highway driving on compatible roads.

Common Scenarios?

• Rear-end crashes caused by sensor failure
• Pedestrian or cyclist strikes by autonomous vehicles
• Highway speed misjudgments in AI control

Why You Need a Lawyer:

Laws surrounding self-driving vehicles are still emerging. Having a lawyer who understands both legal frameworks and evolving technology is crucial to a successful outcome.