Waymo Pedestrian Accident Attorneys

Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents

Some of the common causes of pedestrian accidents may include the following:

• Reckless driving
• Speeding
• Ignoring traffic signals
• Failing to yield to pedestrians
• Pedestrians entering busy roads
• Pedestrians crossing in unmarked crosswalks
• Pedestrians running into the street
• And more

Understanding some of the Potential Causes of Waymo Pedestrian Accidents

Waymo One’s self-driving technology is the Waymo Driver. The Waymo Driver uses a combination of hardware (like radar, lidar, cameras, etc.) and software (including AI, maps, a motion control system, onboard computer, etc.) to navigate safely. The technology essentially takes in different traffic patterns and conditions to respond appropriately and drive safely.

When any of the software or hardware malfunctions, it can fail to identify pedestrians or other hazards or it can fail to make a safe stop to avoid hitting pedestrians/hazards, ultimately resulting in incidents.

Injuries Resulting from Pedestrian Accidents

Without a doubt, pedestrians can sustain significant injuries if they are hit by cars. Some examples of these injuries could include the following:

• Head injuries (including concussions, traumatic brain injuries, and more)
• Neck injuries and back injuries
• Spinal cord injuries (which could lead to paralysis or quadriplegia)
• Nerve injuries (which can lead to chronic pain, loss of feeling, etc.)
• Broken bones, dislocations, sprains, and strains
• Crushing injuries
• Severed limbs
• Burns
• Road rash
• Lacerations
• Scrapes and bruises
• And more

In many cases, injured pedestrians suffer extensive injuries that require long treatment, including complex surgeries. Some victims suffer temporary or permanent disability as a result of the injuries resulting from the crashes. Of course, pedestrian accidents could also result in fatal injuries.

Can I File a Lawsuit?

Yes – if you are a pedestrian that was injured after being hit by a Waymo car, you could have grounds to file a lawsuit. Specifically, if the incident occurred due to the negligence of the company (which can include defective software/hardware that failed to identify and respond to hazards, then the company could be liable. Of course, other entities could be liable in some cases, including if some hardware was defective, for instance. For more information about your right to file a pedestrian accident lawsuit against Waymo, contact us today. Our lawyers are ready to guide you every step of the way.

Can I Recover Compensation?

Yes, you could be eligible to recover compensation. The categories of compensation available for recovery could include the following:

• Medical expenses
• Lost earnings
• Pain and suffering
• Property damage
• Wrongful death benefits
• Punitive damages
• Legal expenses

In general, the compensation available for recovery is strictly based on the details surrounding each claim, including the type of injuries that occurred, extent of injuries suffered, and more. Details like the total time the victim was unable to work and even wage history are also considered when determining case value.

How much can I recover? You could be eligible to recover compensation ranging anywhere from $50,000 to $3 million – or even more. To avoid confusion, it is best direct all questions about possible case value to our legal team. Our team is ready to evaluate your claim and help you understand the possible value of your claim.

Whether our experts have to negotiate a settlement or take your claim to trial to reach a verdict, you can be certain that our team is more than ready to fight for your rights and secure the highest recovery available for your claim.

The Statute of Limitations

How long do I have to file a lawsuit? All claims are subject to a statute of limitations or deadline to sue. If claimants do not file their claims on time, then they will risk losing their right to sue entirely. In California, pedestrian accident claims are subject to a two-year statute of limitations, meaning that claimants will only have two years to file their claims. However, it is important to note that certain exceptions to the statute of limitations may apply.

Contact a Waymo Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

If you are ready to explore the legal options available to you, it is important that you reach out to a pedestrian accident attorney Waymo car expert. Our lawyers here at the Downtown L.A. Law Group are more than ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to fight for your rights and secure the highest recovery available for your claim. If you are ready to explore the legal options available to you, contact us today.

Free Case Evaluations: to ensure that we remain accessible, our law firm offers free case reviews, which include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our team will be available to answer all your questions, address all your concerns, and provide you with absolutely all the information that you need to begin or continue your claim. If you are ready to schedule a free case review, reach out at your earliest convenience.

Zero-Fee Guarantee: you will never be required to pay any upfront legal fees for any of our legal services. In addition, our law firm works on a strict contingency structure, meaning that you will not be required to pay anything if their claims are not successful.

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