What to Do After a Self-Driving Car Accident
A few steps after a self-driving car crash protect your health and your claim — including the vehicle data that can vanish. Here is a simple checklist.
Get medical care
See a doctor right away, even if you feel okay. Some injuries appear later, and a record connects them to the crash.
Call the police
Get an official report, and note whether the vehicle was driving itself and which company operated it — Waymo, Cruise, or another.
Identify the vehicle and company
Photograph the vehicle, its markings and sensors, and the scene. Note the company and any vehicle or unit number, and save your trip record if you were a passenger.
Get witnesses and any safety operator
Get names and numbers for any witnesses and any human safety operator, while they can still be found.
Act fast on the data
These vehicles record extensive data that can be lost. Be cautious about recorded statements, and get advice quickly so the data can be preserved.
The deadlines and rules depend on your state
The steps above apply wherever you were hurt. Filing deadlines, fault rules, and limits on damages differ by state — pick yours for what applies to autonomous vehicle accidents.
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This is general information, not legal advice. Every situation is different, and the law differs by state.