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First AV fatality followed by first AV legal action

The fatal Uber crash raises the question of accident liability associated with self-driving technology. Definitive answers may be needed sooner than expected, writes Megan Lampinen

The first fatal accident involving an autonomous vehicle (AV) could be closely followed by the first personal injury lawsuit. Arizona-based law firm Bellah Perez confirmed it is representing the daughter of the woman killed by an Uber vehicle operating in self-driving mode. The accident, which took place in Tempe, Arizona, is currently under investigation.

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