Accidents involving self-driving cars have become increasingly common in Colorado as companies like Tesla and Waymo continue to introduce more autonomous vehicles to public roads. Unfortunately, the companies that make and operate these vehicles aren’t using their insurance plans to supply injured victims with the money they need to recover.
To get the financial support you need after one of these accidents, call a self-driving car accident lawyer. An attorney can help you win a settlement that pays for your recovery.
McDivitt Law: Helping Badly Injured Accident Victims for Over 50 Years
Why You Need an Experienced Self-Driving Car Accident Lawyer in Colorado
Accidents involving self-driving cars raise puzzling legal questions around liability. If the car was driving independently, does the blame lie with the software engineer, the occupant, or the manufacturer? Questions about fault can complicate claims, overwhelming accident victims who don’t have a lawyer’s help.
Fortunately, an autonomous car lawyer can identify the responsible party. By working alongside engineers and accident reconstruction specialists, your lawyer can uncover evidence that determines liability. Once your lawyer finds out who is at fault, they can set up a personal injury case to help you win a settlement.
Additionally, because there is a chance that the car manufacturer is guilty, your legal opponent is likely well prepared. Going up against a corporation alone is never a good idea. However, the self-driving car accident lawyers at McDivitt have fought these giants before—and won.
What to Do After Getting Into an Accident with a Self-Driving Car
As is the case with all accidents, you stand a better chance of winning a settlement if you make the right choices immediately after your crash. Fortunately, the steps are identical to those you would take after a normal accident:
- Get medical attention immediately: Even if your injuries seem small, get checked out by a doctor. They will document all your injuries. Your lawyer can then use this documentation to fight for a settlement that covers all your prescribed treatments.
- Provide a statement to the police: If you are not severely injured and can stay at the accident scene, speak to an officer. They will take your statement, which can then be used by an attorney to prove what happened during the crash.
- Document everything: Keep copies of your medical bills, insurance documents, and accident scene photos. Photos are particularly useful, as knowing the make and model of the vehicle can help your lawyer identify which self-driving software the car used.
- Don’t speak to insurance companies: Insurance companies will offer small settlements to close your case fast. Talk to a lawyer before you sign anything an insurance company sends.
- Contact McDivitt Law: Our Colorado autonomous car accident lawyers are available 24/7 to take your call.
Medical Expenses Covered in Autonomous Vehicle Accident Settlements
To pay for the full scope of your recovery, you need a self-driving car lawyer to ensure your settlement covers the following expenses:
- Ambulance and ER visits: Emergency treatment can easily fall out of network and cost you thousands. Your settlement must be made to cover these lifesaving services.
- Hospital stays: Serious injuries can require long-term hospitalization, which can quickly become expensive.
- Surgical procedures: Lifesaving surgeries are costly and often not covered by insurance plans. A settlement will cover these procedures.
- Physical therapy and rehab: The cost of physical therapy can be included in your settlement, if required.
- Mental health services: Accident victims often suffer from severe psychological trauma. Thankfully, mental health services can be added to a settlement.
- Medical equipment: The cost of equipment, such as crutches, braces, and wheelchairs, should be reimbursed through your settlement.
If you believe you’ll have to pay for any of the above services, our self-driving car accident lawyers can help.
Injured by a Self-Driving Car? Call McDivitt Law Today
If you or a loved one was hurt in a self-driving car accident, don’t wait to get help. Our team of experienced car accident lawyers is ready and waiting to help you through the complex legal process of a personal injury claim.
Click the button below to schedule a free consultation with a Colorado autonomous car accident lawyer. We’ll help you get the financial support you need to get back on your feet.