Areas of Practice - Waymo Accidents

Waymo's autonomous vehicles are increasingly common on Texas roads, and when these self-driving cars are involved in accidents, the legal questions are unlike any traditional vehicle collision. Who is at fault — the technology company, the software developer, the vehicle manufacturer, or another driver? Determining liability requires specialized knowledge of autonomous vehicle technology and Texas's evolving legal framework for self-driving cars, which are authorized under Texas Transportation Code Chapter 545A.

Common causes of Waymo accidents include sensor and software malfunctions, failure to detect pedestrians, cyclists, or obstacles, improper responses to unexpected road conditions, interaction failures with human-driven vehicles, mapping and navigation errors, and system handoff failures. Crash data recorded by the vehicle's own sensors and systems — along with federal motor-vehicle safety reporting — can provide valuable evidence for injury claims.

Under Texas law, victims of autonomous vehicle accidents can pursue claims against Waymo (Alphabet/Google), the vehicle manufacturer, component suppliers, and any human drivers involved. Product liability theories — including design defect, manufacturing defect, and failure to warn — are particularly relevant. Waymo carries substantial insurance coverage, but the company aggressively defends claims and disputes liability.

At Culver Legal, we stay at the forefront of autonomous vehicle litigation in Texas. We work with technology experts, accident reconstruction specialists, and automotive engineers to analyze autonomous vehicle data, sensor logs, and decision-making algorithms. If you've been injured in an accident involving a Waymo vehicle — as a pedestrian, cyclist, passenger, or other driver — contact us 24/7 for a free consultation.