Self Driving Car Accident Attorneys in Ohio and Pennsylvania
Serving Clients with Offices in Cleveland, Chardon, Youngstown, and Lorain
Self driving cars may be the future—but at what cost? Autonomous vehicle (AV) companies promise innovation and safety, but the reality is that self-driving vehicles still malfunction—and when they do, the results can be catastrophic.
Who is “responsible” for the self-driving crash – the person sitting in the “drivers” seat, a tech company, automaker, software developer, or transportation provider? The law is struggling to keep up but Lowe Trial Lawyers is not.
Our team understands the layers of liability involved in AV cases: from negligent programming and sensor failure, to human override errors and flawed AV testing protocols. These cases require a deep understanding of product liability, tort law, data analysis, and regulatory frameworks—and we have the experience and resources to meet that challenge head-on. Our goal is simple: to make sure injured individuals and grieving families are not left to shoulder the burden alone.
If you’ve been involved in a self driving car accident, it’s important to consider your legal options. Lowe Trial Lawyers fight to ensure all parties are held accountable for the injuries and damages perpetrated against our clients. With offices in Cleveland, Chardon, Lorain, and Youngstown, our self driving car accident lawyers have helped clients throughout the country who have suffered injury or wrongful death in vehicle accidents.
Common types of self driving vehicle accidents:
- Human Override Error
- Sensor Failures
- Software Glitches
- Poor Road Conditions
- Hacking
Contact us today for more legal information on this topic.
How to Get Help
Lowe Trial Lawyers carefully analyze each individual case to provide the best options and solutions. If you or a loved one have experienced a self driving car accident injury, don’t hesitate to schedule a free consultation.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Self-Driving Vehicle Accidents
Does Ohio have laws for self-driving cars?
Yes. Executive Order 2018-04K established “DriveOhio,” which created a framework for testing autonomous vehicles. Ohio law generally treats the person who engaged the autonomous technology as the “operator.”
Who gets the ticket if a self-driving car breaks a law in Ohio?
Currently, Ohio law assumes a human is in the driver’s seat. If a self-driving Tesla runs a red light, the “human monitor” is typically cited, which influences liability in a civil case.
How do Ohio’s product liability laws apply?
Under ORC Chapter 2307, if a software defect caused the crash, the manufacturer can be held liable for a “design defect” or “failure to warn” about the technology’s limitations.
Can "Smart City" data from Columbus be used in my case?
If the accident occurred in a “Smart City” corridor (like those in Columbus), there may be infrastructure-to-vehicle (V2I) data available to prove exactly what the car’s sensors saw versus what the human saw.
