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Waymo LLC is an American autonomous driving tech company that is a subsidiary of Alphabet, Inc. Waymo is headquartered in Mountain View, California. The company offers Waymo One, which offers “the world’s first autonomous ride-hailing service,” according to their website. This service is available 24/7 in Pheonix, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.

As more of these self-driving vehicles are on the road, the number of incidents involving these vehicles have also increased – so much that Waymo is being investigated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Many of the incidents involving Waymo are due to sudden stops. If you or a member of your family suffered harm in a Waymo sudden stop incident, please do not hesitate to seek legal help as soon as possible. You could have the right to sue and receive compensation.

The Downtown L.A. Law Group Can Help – if you are interested in exploring the legal options available to you, contact us today. Our lawyers are more than ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to fight for your rights after a Waymo accident and get justice.

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Overview of NHTSA Waymo Investigation

Waymo is currently under investigation by the NHTSA, specifically involving sudden stops and crashes. A significant number of these crashes occurred after other vehicles rear-ended Waymo vehicles after a sudden stop. However, it is important to note that the majority of these incidents appear to have occurred due to human error (the drivers in other vehicles not following traffic laws). The investigation is focusing on Waymo vehicles’ unsafe behavior, specifically related to traffic detection, response to potential hazards, and situations requiring sudden braking.

This investigation comes after 22 incident reports involving Waymo self-driving vehicles.

Common Causes of Auto Accidents

Crashes can occur for a number of reasons, including the following:

  • Reckless driving
  • Drunk driving
  • Driving distracted
  • Ignoring traffic signals and laws
  • Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
  • Unsafe road conditions
  • And more

In general, driving requires a lot of attention to traffic conditions/patterns and responding to said conditions/patterns. The Waymo Driver, Waymo’s self-driving tech, uses a combination of hardware and software to be able to navigate. This includes sensors (radar, cameras, lidar, etc.), onboard computer (to identify objects and plan routes), software (AI and machine learning process sensor data), maps, and a motion control system, for instance. Reportedly, the Waymo Driver is designed to be both cautious and defensive.

However, incidents can happen in a fraction of a second – too fast for even the best self-driving tech to respond safely. Even so, the Waymo Driver might respond by suddenly braking, which can lead to rear-end accidents and even pile-up crashes.

Injuries Resulting from Sudden Stop Crashes

Some of the injuries that passengers of Waymo self-driving cars could potentially suffer could potentially include the following:

  • Head injuries and traumatic brain injuries
  • Neck injuries and back injuries
  • Spinal cord injuries, potentially resulting in paralysis
  • Crushing injuries
  • Severed limbs
  • Fractures
  • Dislocations
  • Sprains and strains
  • Burns
  • Road rash
  • And more

Can I File a Lawsuit for Waymo Crashes?

Yes, if you were injured in an incident in a Waymo. In general, if the incident occurred as a result of negligence, including issues with programing, camera malfunctions, defective sensors, and more, then Waymo and its parent company could be liable and could be sued. As a passenger in a Waymo vehicle, you are covered by a third-party insurance company. It is also important to note that other parties or entities could potentially be liable based on the details surrounding the incident.

To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of liability for these incidents and your right to file a lawsuit, contact us today. Our Waymo crash attorneys are ready to provide you with all the information that you need and guide you every step of the way.

Can I Recover Compensation?

If you were injured in a Waymo crash, you could be eligible to receive compensation. Based on the details surrounding your claim, you could be entitled to receive compensation for medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, property damage, punitive damages, and legal fees, for example. If the incident resulted in fatal injuries, claimants could be entitled to receive wrongful death benefits (or funeral/burial costs and loss of consortium).

Our experienced self-driving car accident attorneys are more than ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to fight for your rights and recover the maximum payout available for 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 lawyers are ready to fight for your right to secure the highest payout available. For more information about the possible value of your Waymo accident claim, contact us today.

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How Long Do I Have to Sue?

In California, auto accident claims are normally subject to a two-year statute of limitations. This means that claimants will only have two years to file their claims. The statute of limitations is essentially a deadline to file; therefore, claimants that do not file their claims on time could lose their right to sue entirely. Because certain exceptions that could pause the deadline could potentially apply, it is important that individuals injured as a result of Waymo crashes seek legal help as soon as possible to determine the total time available to take action. Do not risk missing the deadline to file your claim.

Contact the Downtown L.A. Law Group Today

Our Waymo crash accident lawyers are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to fight for your rights after an accident. Our team is ready to take care of your claim and help you recover the maximum recovery available. Whether you are looking to start your Waymo crash lawsuit or you are simply looking for information about your rights, we can help you!

To ensure that we remain accessible to all, our team offers free case evaluations, which include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our experts will be available to answer all your questions and address all your concerns, making sure that you have access to all the information that you need to either begin your claim or continue your claim. To schedule a free case review, contact us at your earliest convenience.

Zero-Fee Guarantee – do not worry about having to pay any upfront legal costs for any of our legal services. Since we work on a strict contingency structure, you will not be responsible for any legal costs if your claim is unsuccessful.

Do not hesitate to fight for your right to get justice after a Waymo accident!

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