Santa Monica Autonomous And Self-Driving Vehicle Accidents Attorney

Last updated on March 23, 2026

California roads are now active testing grounds for autonomous and self-driving vehicles, with state law allowing companies to operate and test this technology in real traffic. As these vehicles become more common in Santa Monica and Los Angeles, crashes involving automated driving technologies are steadily increasing.

At the Law Offices of Eric Hershler, our team takes on these complicated cases. We have recovered over $100 million for regular people who were hurt by the negligence of others. Whether your accident happened in Santa Monica or the greater Los Angeles area, we know how to look past the fancy technology to find the truth. Call 424-432-5084 today to talk with a skilled lawyer.

Common Crash Reasons In Self-Driving Car Accidents

These accidents often come down to technology failure or poor decision-making by software. For example:

• Sensor failures that miss cars, bikes or people
• Algorithm errors that make unsafe driving choices
• Mixed traffic confusion between human drivers and machines
• Weather issues that systems fail to read correctly
• Pedestrian and cyclist strikes in busy areas

A strong Santa Monica autonomous and self-driving vehicle accidents lawyer knows how to secure data logs, system records and expert input before it is too late. If a collision resulted in the loss of a loved one, we provide the compassionate advocacy your family needs during this difficult time

Who Is Liable When Autonomous Vehicle Technology Fails?

In autonomous vehicle accidents, you might be fighting:

• Vehicle manufacturers like Tesla, Waymo or Zoox
• Software developers behind automated systems
• Ride-hailing or robotaxi service providers
• Companies operating delivery or testing fleets

Taking on these companies requires the help of a knowledgeable autonomous vehicle accidents lawyer like ours.

Our Strong Legal Support In Santa Monica Can Help You Recover

We have seen how these corporations try to dodge responsibility by blaming “beta” software or user error. At our firm, we:

• Handle the insurance fight so you do not have to argue with adjusters.
• Track down the data to find the black box info and camera footage.
• Deal with the paperwork so you can focus on getting better.
• Stand up in court because we are not scared of big corporations.

Our job is to handle the legal battle while you recover, and we never back down from a tough fight.

 

Put Decades Of Experience To Work For You Call the Law Offices of Eric Hershler at 424-432-5084 for a free consultation with our Santa Monica autonomous and self-driving vehicle accidents attorney. You can also use our online form to reach out.