You’ve already had to cut hours at your job because of your injuries. You’ve had two surgeries and still can’t drive. You’re relying on neighbors to get your kids to school. You’ve been standing at a bus stop for hours, and you know you can’t keep going like this.
And now the insurance company is telling you you might be partially at fault? This is what people are up against when self-driving technology fails.
At 1-800TruckWreck, we help people who’ve been hit hard by these so-called smart systems. One of the most complicated parts of these cases? Comparative negligence. And if you don’t understand how it works, you could lose the compensation you need to get back on your feet.
Comparative negligence is the legal idea that more than one person can be held responsible for a crash. That includes the driver, the car manufacturer, the software company—and sometimes even the person who was hit.
In a self-driving car wreck, it means the company may try to blame you, even when it’s their tech that failed.
Maybe their sensors missed a pedestrian. Maybe their software didn’t react in time. Maybe the backup driver wasn’t paying attention. But if they say you “should have seen it coming,” they’ll try to reduce what they owe you.
Comparative negligence directly impacts how much compensation you can recover.
In cities like Dallas, Fort Worth, Atlanta, and Chicago, these rules vary slightly but the idea is the same:
That’s why you need an attorney who knows how to build your case from day one and protect you from being unfairly blamed.
Self-driving vehicles are packed with advanced systems, but that doesn’t make them perfect. And when they fail, people get hurt. Common causes include:
Whatever the cause, the consequences can be life-altering, and you shouldn’t be the one paying for it.
In Atlanta, Uber riders can now be matched with Waymo’s fully autonomous vehicles, and the same technology is set to launch in Dallas in 2026. These partnerships create complex questions about who’s responsible when a crash happens: the platform, the vehicle operator, or the tech company.
That confusion can lead to comparative negligence claims, where companies try to reduce what they owe by arguing the injured person shares the blame.
At 1-800TruckWreck, we know how to untangle these relationships and build a case that puts responsibility where it belongs.
You need someone to help you get the legal support and care you need, when you need it, and not have to worry about how to afford it.
At 1-800TruckWreck, we don’t just fight your legal battle; we support your recovery. Our in-house medical team works closely with your attorneys to make sure you’re getting the right treatment, the right documentation, and the guidance you need to get back on your feet.
While you focus on healing, we handle everything else, from scheduling appointments to helping with transportation and making sure your recovery stays on track.
So if you're dealing with surgeries, lost wages, stress, or just trying to figure out what comes next, let us take some of that weight off your shoulders. You pay nothing until we win.
Call 1-800TruckWreck today for a free consultation.
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