New technology, familiar injuries
When a vehicle operating with autonomous or driver-assist technology causes a crash, liability may extend beyond the driver to manufacturers and software providers. These cases demand careful investigation.
We investigate the crash, document your injuries, and deal with the insurance companies so you can focus on healing — and we prepare every case as if it is going to trial.
- Free, confidential case evaluation — you pay nothing unless we win
- Direct access to trial-tested attorneys, not a case number
- Meticulous preparation of every claim — medical records, experts, evidence
- Aggressive negotiation with insurers — and trial when they won't pay fairly
Autonomous vehicle failures we investigate
Crashes involving driver-assist and autonomous technology require investigating both human and machine:
- Autopilot and driver-assist failures
- Failure to detect pedestrians or cyclists
- Phantom braking causing rear-end crashes
- Driver over-reliance on automation
- Software and sensor defects
- Inadequate warnings and instructions
Liability beyond the driver’s seat
When automation contributes to a crash, responsibility may extend to the vehicle manufacturer, the software developer, and component suppliers under product liability law — defendants with vast resources and experienced counsel.
These vehicles record enormous amounts of data: camera feeds, sensor logs, and system-engagement records. Preserving that data immediately — before it is overwritten or lost — is critical, and we move fast with preservation demands and expert analysis.
- Medical bills — past and future
- Lost wages and earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Permanent injury and disability
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Property damage and out-of-pocket costs
What to do after a self-driving car accident
- Get medical care — your health comes first, and prompt treatment also documents your injuries before insurers can claim a "gap in care."
- Report and document — file the police or incident report, photograph everything, and collect names of witnesses while memories are fresh.
- Say nothing to insurers — do not give recorded statements or accept early offers — adjusters use both to reduce what they pay you.
- Call Spinner Law Firm — a free, confidential consultation costs nothing, and you pay no fee unless we win. The earlier we start, the more evidence we can preserve.