Driverless cars have long been a vision of the future, but the future is now in Los Angeles, thanks to innovative technology and Waymo, the nation’s largest and most successful driverless taxi service. Unfortunately, new technology has flaws. As Waymo’s service expands in Los Angeles and several other major U.S. cities, a growing number of Waymo car accidents and potential difficulties in accessing compensation from Waymo are cause for concern for driverless taxi accident victims.
Contact Martinian Lawyers to speak to an attorney about your Waymo accident in Los Angeles.
Why Choose Martinian Lawyers After a Waymo Accident?
The Los Angeles car accident attorneys at Martinian Lawyers are fully equipped to handle the unique challenges of Waymo accident cases. Our team provides the following advantages to your case:
- Trial-readiness means your case is prepared as though for trial throughout the process, putting a stronger voice behind settlement negotiations
- Years of experience navigating California’s insurance system, traffic laws, and civil courts
- Assertive legal representation with a unique strategy tailored to maximize your chances of achieving a favorable result that aligns with your goals
Martinian Lawyers offers a free case consultation and contingency-based payment, so you pay nothing until after your Los Angeles Waymo accident attorney recovers compensation in your case.
Understanding Waymo Accidents In Los Angeles
Waymo vehicles are autonomous, operating without a driver and carrying passengers to their destinations. Each vehicle’s driverless system includes nearly 30 cameras with 360-degree vision, multiple sensors on all sides to measure distances and detect objects and obstacles, and highly advanced computer processing systems. Still, many people have reported glitches and odd behaviors in Waymo vehicles, some of which have led to accidents such as the following:
- Rear-end collisions
- Intersection accidents
- Sideswipes
- Pedestrian accidents
Waymo cars sometimes exhibit dangerous behavior, including sudden stops, difficulty navigating construction zones, failure to yield to emergency vehicles, and an inability to interpret and appropriately respond to changes in traffic patterns.
Injuries In Los Angeles Waymo Accidents
All accidents are frightening, but it’s uniquely traumatic when a driverless vehicle has an accident, leaving injured passengers and other motorists, and sometimes injured pedestrians, with no driver to assist them.
Waymo accidents have caused injuries such as the following:
- Fractures
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Back injuries
- Neck injuries
- Whiplash and other soft-tissue injuries
- Internal organ injuries
- Lacerations, abrasions, and contusions
- Facial and dental trauma
Waymo is directly liable for injuries to passengers, pedestrians, and others harmed due to a Waymo vehicle’s erratic actions. The company has extensive liability insurance, but the insurer often disputes and undervalues claims. Insurance adjusters sometimes point the finger at tech manufacturers rather than accepting Waymo’s direct liability, making it challenging to obtain compensation for injury-related damages.
Evidence In Los Angeles Waymo Accident Cases
The technology included in Waymo taxis records extensive data, including the vehicle’s speed, braking distance, evasive maneuvers, and what the sensors and cameras saw before the accident. However, accessing this crucial data is also challenging because it is proprietary to Waymo. It often takes a subpoena to recover Waymo accident data from the vehicle’s stored memory.
Additional evidence in Waymo accident claims includes photos and videos from the scene and eyewitness testimony.
Contact Our Los Angeles Waymo Accident Attorneys Today
A successful Waymo accident claim can recover compensation for losses, including medical expenses, lost earnings, and pain and suffering; however, recovering a favorable outcome in your claim requires experienced handling. Call Martinian Lawyers at (323) 985-7969 to speak to a Waymo accident attorney in Los Angeles who will investigate all aspects of your accident and make a compelling claim seeking the maximum compensation available to you.
