In New York and throughout the United States, self-driving vehicles are becoming more popular. Most would agree that there are benefits and downsides to them. While drivers might enjoy this next-level cruise control style of driving, there have already been multiple fatal collisions involving driverless vehicles. Many people want to know who is financially responsible when a self-driving car causes an accident that results in injuries or death.
Manufacturers have been held accountable in many cases when their products have caused injuries to consumers. In such cases, those who suffered injuries filed personal injury claims in civil court and proved that damages occurred because of the manufacturer’s negligence. This type of liability may also exist in incidents where self-driving cars have crashed.
AI system technology is relevant to driverless car collisions
Courts in New York and elsewhere must stay updated on developing technologies that may be relevant in personal injury cases. When collisions occur involving self-driving automobiles, AI technology comes into play. Judges must possess a basic understanding of how automated vehicles work (using AI) to determine whether manufacturers and other entities are responsible for damages that occur in collisions.
Across the United States, numerous Tesla vehicles have been involved in collisions where the automated cars struck first responder vehicles with lights flashing. In each case, a traffic stop was taking place at the time. AI technology can make mistakes, such as a system that mistook a Husky dog for a wolf because it was focused on snow in the background of the photograph rather than the animal. Personal injury litigation involving AI or self-driving cars is complex which is why it is best to secure experienced legal support before filing this type of claim.