Self-Driving Cars Raise New Questions On Accident Liability

As technology continues to evolve, so do the complexities of accountability when it comes to accidents involving such technology. ”

— Ken LaMance, LegalMatch’s General Counsel.

RENO, NV, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- With the production of self-driving cars ramping up, the discussion around liability in the event of an auto accident is becoming progressively prominent. As more and more cars are sold with self-driving features, the question is whether the individual in the driver's seat is liable – or is it the manufacturer who designed the car and its self-driving functionalities?

Down the road, a fully automatic car, also known as a Level 5 Autonomous Vehicle, will not have any features inside that allow an individual to operate the vehicle's driving in any way. Self-driving cars today, though completely automatic when you are in the driver's seat or not, still have a steering wheel, a gas pedal, and a brake pedal for an individual to use if need be, thus classifying them as levels 1-4 in vehicle autonomy, depending on specific driving features.

Because humans haven't been completely removed from the driving equation just yet, speculation on who is at fault in a self-driving car accident becomes quite complicated. Both manufacturers and users face an uncertain legal landscape when determining whether an accident was caused by a technological error or a human error, and they can both benefit from legal counsel to ensure they are in legal compliance and that their rights are protected, as regulations can vary by state.

For individuals who seek guidance and representation in a self-driving car accident, LegalMatch.com, the innovator of lawyer-client matching services, has useful resources available. The platform helps to connect individuals with experienced car accident attorneys while also offering a free online Law Library with articles on self-driving car accidents and more. These resources can empower and educate individuals to move forward more easily should they experience a self-driving car accident.

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