Even though self-driving vehicles can drive without a person steering, serious accidents can still happen. If one crashes into you, you might feel confused or hurt. Don’t worry. Our California car accident lawyers will explain, step by step, what to do after a self-driving car crash. We’ll also tell you how Banafshe Law Firm can help you if this happens.

Seek to Get Medical Help After a Self-Driving Car Crash

After the police come and you’re safe, go to a doctor. Even if you feel fine, some injuries, like a sore neck or back, might not hurt right away. A doctor can check you and make sure everything’s okay. Keep any papers from the doctor, like bills or notes about your visit. These papers show you got hurt and needed help.

Why Self-Driving Car Crashes Are Different Under California Law

Self-driving cars are special because they use computers, cameras, and sensors to drive instead of a person. California has rules for these cars to make sure they’re safe.

For example:

• Companies that make self-driving cars have to keep information from the car’s sensors for three years after a crash (California Vehicle Code § 38750). This helps figure out what went wrong.
• They also need $5 million in insurance to test these cars on roads (California Vehicle Code § 38750 and § 38755).
• If there’s a crash, companies must tell the Department of Motor Vehicles within 10 days (California Code of Regulations § 227.48).

These rules mean the company that made the car might be responsible if it crashes into you, not the driver. That’s why you need a lawyer who understands self-driving cars, like us at Banafshe Law Firm.

How Banafshe Law Firm Helps You After a Self-Driving Car Accident in California

At Banafshe Law Firm, we make things easy for you. Here’s how we help:

• Free Talk: You call us, and we listen to your story for free. We figure out if you have a case.
• We Come to You: You don’t have to visit our office. We can meet you wherever you are, like your home or the hospital.
• We Fight for You: Our lawyers, like P. Ryan Banafshe and Sung “Sean” Kim, know how to talk to companies that make self-driving cars. We make sure they pay for your doctor bills, lost money from missing work, or pain you went through.

We don’t charge you any money unless we win your case. That’s our No Fees Unless We Win Guarantee. We also pay for things like hiring experts or getting court papers, so you don’t have to worry about those costs.

What Might Happen After a Self-Driving Car Crash in California

After a self-driving car crash in Los Angeles or anywhere else in California, a few things could happen:

The Company Pays

Sometimes, the company that made the self-driving car will say, “We’re sorry, here’s some money to help.” They might offer to pay for your doctor visits, fix your car, or cover other things the crash caused. That sounds nice, right? But here’s the complicated part: sometimes, they offer way less money than you actually need. For example, they might give you enough for one doctor’s visit when you need many more to feel better.

At Banafshe Law Firm, we make sure you get a fair amount of money. Our lawyers, like P. Ryan Banafshe and Katherine M. Shrager, know how to talk to powerful companies. We look at everything the crash did to your life—like if you can’t work, need medicine, or feel scared to walk outside now. We add it all up to figure out what’s fair.

California rules say these companies have to have $5 million in insurance for their self-driving cars (California Vehicle Code § 38750), so we make sure they use that insurance to help you properly. We’ve helped people get large amounts before, like $4.5 million for a car accident, so you can trust us to fight for you.

You Go to Court

If the company doesn’t agree to pay what’s fair, we might need to take your case to court. That sounds like a big deal, but don’t be scared. Going to court just means we ask a judge to decide how much money the company should give you. We handle the legal side, so you don’t have to worry about anything.

Our team at Banafshe Law Firm knows how courts work. We’ve been to court for lots of people just like you and won major cases, like $23.7 million for someone hurt in a motorcycle accident. We’ll collect all the proof, like pictures from the crash, the police report, and even the self-driving car’s sensor data.

California law says companies have to save that data for three years after a crash (California Vehicle Code § 38750), and we know how to use it to show the car was at fault. We’ll talk to the judge and the company’s lawyers for you so you can focus on resting and getting better.

You Heal

The best part comes when we win money for you. That money helps you heal and get your life back together. You can use it to pay for doctor visits, medicine, or therapy if you’re feeling upset after the crash.

If your car got smashed, you can fix it or get a new one. Maybe you had to miss work and didn’t get paid—our money can help cover that, too. If you have a family, it can help you buy groceries or pay bills while you’re getting better.

Contact Banafshe Law Firm After a Self-Driving Car Crash

A self-driving car crashing into you can feel like a disaster, but you don’t have to handle it alone. Follow these steps: stay safe, call for help, take pictures, and contact Banafshe Law Firm. We’ll guide you through everything and make sure the company that made the car takes care of you. Our job is to help you heal and get back to your normal life.

If you’re hurt or scared after a crash, pick up the phone and call us at 855-917-0735 or contact us online. We’re here 24/7, and our first talk is always free. Let us help you today!