Last month (in March) a self-driving Uber car was involved in a fatal crash, resulting in the death of 49-year-old Elaine Herzberg. Despite having a human safety driver onboard, both the car and the driver failed to see the pedestrian, who was attempting to cross the road. Unfortunately, as we know, pedestrian auto injuries are common, however this particular accident is significant. This is because it involved a self-driving Uber car. Self-driving technology is predicted to be safer than human-driven cars, because machines are less likely to make ‘human errors’. But this fatality raises questions about self-driving technology.
Are human-drivers safer than self-driving technology?
Internal video footage showed that even the safety driver was unable to prevent the accident. Plus, it appears that the pedestrian was crossing in the dark where there was no crosswalk. This suggests that it would have been difficult for even the best of drivers to have spotted the pedestrian and to have stopped in time.
In general, self-driving cars have driven for thousands of hours with almost no accidents. As a result, they are considered to be safer than human-drivers. And certainly, it looks like the future is heading in that direction, even if this particular fatality raises questions around the technology.
If I am involved in an Uber accident, which insurance pays for medical care?
If you are involved in an Uber accident, it can be a very stressful situation. First, you or others in the car may be injured. Second, you may be wondering who is going to pay for medical treatment, not to mention repairing the cars etc. As soon as any life-threatening injuries are taken care of, the word “insurance” is likely to be mentioned. But if you are involved in an Uber accident, then which insurance pays? In short, you are covered by Uber’s insurance. However, it may also help to take pictures, license plate numbers, and the names of witnesses, to ensure that you can support your version of events. It is also a good idea to seek immediate medical attention – and to evaluate your condition post-accident – at your nearest auto injury clinic.
Auto Clinic Hialeah – About RiteCare Medical Center
As a medical center which specializes in the treatment of auto-related injuries, RiteCare Medical Center in Hialeah is usually passengers’ and drivers’ first stop after a car accident. Of course, if your injury is life-threatening, then you should call 911 or proceed immediately to your nearest Emergency Room. However, for all other non-life-threatening injuries, RiteCare’s Auto Clinic in Hialeah is likely to be able to treat you
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