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Google Self-Driving Car Records First Injury Accident

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rear end crashOne of Google’s autonomous vehicles was involved in its first accident with injuries in Mountain View earlier this month. Since the vehicles first started navigating California’s roads six years ago, the self-driving cars have been involved in 14 accidents three of which occurred within the last three months. Despite advancements in technology, driver error and negligence still pose significant risks for motorists. If you or someone you love is injured in an auto accident, our team of Sacramento car accident attorneys team of legal professionals can help you get the compensation you deserve. Call (916) 777-7777 for a free consultation and review of your case. Google reported last week that one of its self-driving cars was rear-ended at a stoplight on July 1, 2015. The three Google employees who were in the vehicle were examined at a local hospital for minor whiplash injuries before being released to return to work. The driver of the other vehicle also complained of similar injuries. So far, 11 of the 14 Google car accidents involved the autonomous vehicle being rear-ended. In the most recent crash, the Google car slowed to a stop behind a group of cars at a stoplight. Despite the light being green, the vehicles stopped because of congestion on the other side of the intersection. Shortly after the Google car stopped, another vehicle crashed into it. According to sensors on the self-driving car, the other vehicle did not brake prior to hitting the Google car. Chris Urmson, director of Google’s autonomous car program, claims the accident was the result of human driver error and distraction. The immersion of technology into everyday driving creates even more complex accident situations. The auto accident injury attorneys at Arnold Law Firm have years of experience representing the injured in all types of auto accidents. We are prepared for the changes coming to our roads and are dedicated to defending your rights. If you have been involved in a Sacramento car accident and you believe that any form of distracted driving contributed to the crash, contact our Sacramento personal injury attorneys today.

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Settlement - $3,767,000

Truck Accident

A 20-year-old man who had been married for just 12 days left home on his way to work. He was driving on Pleasant Grove Road in Sutter County in the early morning when he came upon a slow-moving truck. As he pulled out to pass the truck, the truck driver turned left in front of him. The young man attempted to steer back into his lane but his vehicle struck an un-flagged piece of metal extending from the back of the truck. He died in the resulting crash.

Expert witnesses brought in by the Arnold Law Firm proved that the truck, owned and operated by a hauling firm, should never have been on the highway that morning. Specifically, the rear and side turn signals did not work and the rear-view mirror was in a poor state of adjustment at the time of the collision. As a result, the driver, who had failed to properly inspect the vehicle before setting out that morning, couldn’t see the young man’s vehicle as it attempted to pass.

The poor condition of the truck, its lack of maintenance and the manner in which it was operated were found to be substantial factors in causing the collision that killed the young man. The testimony also established that the man had been making a lawful pass at the lawful speed limit and acted reasonably when he attempted to avoid the collision.

The man’s 20-year-old widow was awarded $3,767,000.77, his parents were awarded $185,131 and the family was reimbursed $11,899 in funeral expenses. Though money is a poor substitute for a young man’s life, this verdict demonstrates that drivers who endanger the lives of others will be held accountable for their actions.