Understanding the Risks of Semi-Autonomous Driving Systems

Semi-Autonomous Driving Systems: A Guide from Witherite Law Group, Your Trusted Self-Driving Car Wreck Law Team

You’re driving home in Dallas on North Central Expressway when a car next to you, supposedly in semi-autonomous mode, suddenly veers into your lane. The driver isn’t paying attention—they assume the car is handling everything. You swerve, but it’s too late. Now, you’re injured, your car is totaled, and the insurance company is already making excuses.

Or maybe you’re walking in downtown Chicago near The Loop when a self-driving delivery vehicle fails to recognize a red light and plows into a crosswalk. The company claims their technology is flawless. The software engineers blame the human driver. Meanwhile, you’re left with injuries, medical bills, and a fight for justice.

Who’s responsible? The driver? The manufacturer? The tech company that built the software? Why has the government allowed this technology on the road without clear rules?

Right now, there is no national standard regulating self-driving cars. Companies are testing experimental vehicles on public roads—and when something goes wrong, they pass the blame.

At Witherite Law Group, we don’t let them get away with it. If you’ve been in an accident with a self-driving vehicle in Dallas, Fort Worth, Chicago, or Atlanta, we will fight to hold the right people accountable and get you the justice you deserve.

“These companies act like they aren’t responsible when their technology fails. We don’t let them off the hook. We dig into the data, find out what really happened, and hold them accountable.” – Amy Witherite

The Government Isn’t Keeping Up—And You’re Paying the Price

Technology is advancing faster than the law. While self-driving cars are being tested on roads in Texas, Georgia, Illinois, and across the country, the federal government has no comprehensive safety standards for these vehicles. Here’s what that means for you:

• No Universal Safety Standards – Unlike traditional cars, which must meet strict safety and crash-test requirements, self-driving cars do not have industry-wide regulations for performance, reliability, or real-world testing. Each company develops its own system—some safer than others.
• Inconsistent State Laws – There is no federal law governing self-driving car operations. States like Texas, Georgia, and Illinois set their own rules, leading to confusion and gaps in oversight.
• Unclear Liability in Accidents – When a self-driving car causes a wreck, there are no federal laws defining who is at fault. Was it the driver? The car manufacturer? The software developer? Companies use this legal gray area to dodge responsibility.

The bottom line? Corporations are putting self-driving vehicles on the road without clear accountability—and when these cars cause wrecks, regular people are left dealing with the consequences.

The Digging for Dirt Program: Uncovering the Truth

Self-driving car companies don’t want the public to know how often their technology fails. They fight to keep accident data private, delay investigations, and avoid lawsuits.

At Witherite Law Group, we don’t let them hide behind technology. Our Digging for Dirt Program exposes corporate negligence, faulty software, and the real causes of self-driving car wrecks. Here’s what they can do for your case:

• Demanding Internal Reports – We request company records, emails, and crash reports that show whether the manufacturer ignored safety concerns.
• Investigating Past Violations – If a company knew about software glitches or dangerous system failures and did nothing, we use that against them.
• Analyzing System Data – Self-driving cars record every move they make. We pull that data before companies can cover their tracks.
• Working with Crash Experts – Our accident reconstruction specialists prove what went wrong and why it happened.

Witherite Law Group Is Built for Cases Like These, Get Our Team on Your Case Today

Most law firms aren’t prepared to take on self-driving car cases. We are. With offices in Dallas, Fort Worth, Chicago, and Atlanta, we are one of the few law firms with the experience, resources, and determination to fight back against tech giants, automakers, and rideshare companies. Self-driving car companies are already protecting themselves. If you don’t act quickly, evidence disappears, and corporations get away with their mistakes. Reach out to us today to get started on your case.