Waymo Dangerous Pickup Locations

The investigation specifically involves sudden stops leading to crashes. A significant number of Waymo crashes occurred because the Waymo vehicle suddenly stopped and another vehicle rear-ended it. A majority of these incidents appear to have been caused by human error – specifically, of the drivers in other vehicles failing to follow traffic laws and ultimately leading to other cars needing to suddenly stop. The investigation is focusing on the autonomous tech’s unusual behavior, specifically, traffic detection, response to potential hazards on the road, and situations that may require sudden braking. The investigation started after 22 different reports of incidents involving Waymo’s self-driving cars.

Passengers must always be dropped off in safe areas where they can access a sidewalk or a crosswalk to ultimately get to their final destination. Passengers should never be picked up or dropped off on busy highways, on roads that are not pedestrian-friendly, or on the side of roads. This applies to vehicles with autonomous drivers and human drivers alike.

Unsafe pick ups or drop offs could ultimately result in the following:

• Passengers being hit by speeding cars
• Passengers walking into traffic
• The Waymo being struck while the passenger is entering/exiting the vehicle
• Passengers tripping and falling while entering/exiting the vehicle
• Passengers slipping and falling while entering/exiting the vehicle
• The vehicle responding to traffic patterns before the passenger is safely in or out of the vehicle
• Other vehicles crashing into the Waymo because it stopped in an unsafe area
• And more

Passengers who are picked up or dropped off in unsafe areas could suffer a number of injuries, some of which could include the following:

• Head injuries, including traumatic brain injuries and concussions
• Neck injuries
• Back injuries
• Spinal cord injuries, which could cause paralysis and quadriplegia
• Fractures
• Dislocations
• Sprains and strains
• Crushing injuries
• And more

Injuries to Other Drivers and Passengers – of course, if there are other vehicles involved in the incident, other drivers and passengers could also sustain these injuries. Even if you were not riding in the Waymo, you could have a valid claim against the company for incidents resulting from their negligence or issues with their software, for example.

Yes, if you were a Waymo passenger that suffered harm due to unsafe pickup or drop off, you could have the right to file a lawsuit. If the autonomous vehicle made an unsafe pickup or drop off due to negligence (which may include defective sensors, camera malfunctions, issues with programing, issues with software, etc.), then Waymo and its parent company could face liability and could be sued. It is also important to highlight that Waymo passengers are covered by a third-party insurance company in case of incidents.

In addition, based on the details surrounding the incident, other parties could have at least some liability for the harm resulting from these incidents.

For more information about establishing liability for Waymo dangerous pick up or drop off location incidents, please do not hesitate to reach out to our Waymo passenger injury attorneys as soon as possible. Our team is ready to guide you every step of the way.

If you were injured because you were dropped off or picked up in an unsafe area, you could potentially have the right to recover compensation for some of the following:

• Medical expenses
• Lost income
• Pain and suffering
• Punitive damages
• Property damage
• Legal fees

In the case of wrongful death resulting from these incidents, surviving family members could be entitled to receive wrongful death benefits, which could include loss of consortium and funeral/burial costs.

How much compensation can I receive? What is the value of my claim? These are very common questions. If you find yourself with these questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to our legal team as soon as possible. Our Waymo unsafe pickup and drop off accident attorneys are ready to evaluate your claim and secure the highest recovery available. Whether our experts have to negotiate a settlement or take your claim to trial to reach a verdict, you can trust that our team will work tirelessly to secure the highest payout available.

All claims are subject to a statute of limitations or deadline to sue. If claimants do not file their claims on time, they can lose their right to sue entirely. In general, accident claims are subject to a two-year statute of limitations, meaning that claimants will only have two years to file their claims. It is important to note that exceptions to the statute of limitations could apply, meaning that the deadline may be paused or tolled for some time. For more information about the total length of time that you have to file your claim, contact us today!

If you were injured because of a Waymo dangerous pickup location causing accident, you could have grounds to pursue a claim. You could sue whether you were a passenger in the Waymo or were a driver/passenger of another vehicle involved in the incident. If you are ready to explore the legal options available to you or you are simply looking for information on Waymo liability for picking up a passenger in an unsafe area or, on the contrary, dropping off in an unsafe area, contact us today. Our team has decades of experience and is ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to fight for your rights.

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