Driver-Assistance Failure Attorneys
Lane-centering, automatic emergency braking and hands-free driving systems are sold as safety features. When they fail, people get hurt. We represent people injured when driver-assistance technology does not work as promised.
When the technology is part of the crash
Advanced driver-assistance systems, often called ADAS, use cameras, radar and software to steer, brake and keep distance. They can fail to detect a stopped vehicle, steer out of a lane, brake when they should not, or hand control back to the driver with too little warning. These systems are also used on commercial trucks.
Nick Wooten, our national trial counsel, handles cases involving hands-free and lane-centering systems and collision-mitigation systems on commercial trucks.
Systems these cases can involve
- Hands-free and lane-centering driving systems
- Adaptive cruise control
- Automatic emergency braking and forward-collision warning
- Collision-mitigation systems on commercial trucks
- Self-driving and autonomous vehicle technology
Why acting quickly matters
The vehicle's own data often shows whether a driver-assistance system was active, what it detected and what it did. That data can be overwritten or lost when a vehicle is repaired, sold or salvaged. If you were hurt in a crash that may have involved one of these systems, do not let the vehicle be destroyed before you speak with a lawyer.
Frequently asked questions
Can I sue the car maker if a driver-assistance system failed?
Possibly. Product liability law can hold manufacturers responsible for defective designs, defective software and inadequate warnings. Whether you have a claim depends on the facts and the evidence.
How much does it cost?
Most injury and mass tort cases are handled on a contingency fee basis, so you pay no attorney fees unless there is a recovery. We explain the fee agreement in writing before you sign anything.
Is there a deadline to file?
Yes. Deadlines vary by state and type of claim. An attorney must review your situation to confirm your deadline.
This page provides general information, not legal advice. Every case is different, and deadlines vary by case and jurisdiction. An attorney must review your specific situation.
Talk to an attorney today.
Free, confidential consultations, 24 hours a day. Deadlines apply to every claim, so do not wait to find out where you stand.