Uber Accidents - O'Donnell Law https://odonnell-law.com Thu, 16 Oct 2025 21:20:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://odonnell-law.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Uber Accidents - O'Donnell Law https://odonnell-law.com 32 32 Tesla’s Self-Driving Technology Under Probe After 58 Incidents https://odonnell-law.com/2025/10/14/teslas-self-driving-technology-under-probe-after-58-incidents/ Tue, 14 Oct 2025 23:52:42 +0000 https://odonnell-law.com/?p=10576 Tesla’s self-driving technology is once again under federal scrutiny. After 58 reported safety violations and a $240 million jury verdict, the National Highway Safety Administration has opened a new investigation into Tesla’s Full Self-Driving and Summon features. Attorney Neil O’Donnell breaks down what this means for drivers, victims, and the future of autonomous vehicle safety. … Read More

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Written By Attorney Neil T. O’Donnell

The National Highway Safety Administration, in a filing dated Tuesday, October 7, 2025, reported 58 incidents of Tesla autonomous vehicles violating traffic safety laws while in full self-driving mode. Many of the Tesla drivers stated that car gave no warning about unexpected behaviors.

In August, 2025, a Miami jury found Tesla partly responsible for a deadly 2019 crash in Florida while in “auto pilot driver assist” mode (which is different than full self-driving). The jury verdict was in the amount of $240 million.

This new investigation covers 2.8 million vehicles 

Essentially all Teslas equipped with Full Self-Driving technology (“FSD”). This investigation follows other probes into the FSD features on Teslas which has been blamed for several injuries and deaths. Tesla has repeatedly stated that the system cannot drive itself and human drivers must be ready to intervene at all times.

Tesla is also under investigation by the National Highway Transportation Safety Agency (NHTSA) for its “summon technology” that allows drivers to tell their cars to drive to their locations to pick them up – a feature that has reportedly led to parking lot collisions.

There are particular problems in low visibility conditions – including one case in which a pedestrian was killed.

Tesla is under pressure to demonstrate it has corrected these defects. In the meantime, Tesla promises to put hundreds of thousands of self-driving Tesla cars and Tesla robo-taxis on roads by the end of 2026.

As technology continues to evolve, so do the legal questions surrounding responsibility, safety, and accountability. If you or someone you love has been injured in a crash involving a self-driving or autonomous vehicle, it’s important to speak with an experienced attorney who understands both the law and the technology behind these cases. The team at O’Donnell Law Offices has decades of experience representing accident victims throughout Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, and Northeastern Pennsylvania. We fight to hold negligent drivers and manufacturers accountable and to secure the justice and compensation our clients deserve. Contact O’Donnell Law Offices today for a free consultation.

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]]> Have You Been Injured in an Uber Accident? https://odonnell-law.com/2021/03/26/have-you-been-injured-in-an-uber-accident/ Fri, 26 Mar 2021 10:00:12 +0000 https://www.odonnell-law.com/?p=2848 If you’ve been injured as a passenger in an Uber accident in Pennsylvania, you may not be sure where to even start looking for support. Uber and Lyft accidents can be some of the most complicated to sort out, because … Read More

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]]> If you’ve been injured as a passenger in an Uber accident in Pennsylvania, you may not be sure where to even start looking for support. Uber and Lyft accidents can be some of the most complicated to sort out, because so many different insurance policies are involved and it can be very confusing for someone–particularly someone who is recovering from serious injuries–to know where to turn.

Should I file a claim with my insurance?

No. Although that seems like a natural starting point, you want to file a claim with the at-fault driver’s insurance company, not your own.

Do Uber and Lyft insure their drivers?

Yes. All Uber and Lyft drivers are required to maintain personal automobile insurance policies. Additionally, Uber and Lyft provide supplemental coverage when drivers are working between rides, and provide substantially increased supplemental coverage when they are actually transporting passengers. When an rideshare driver is transporting passengers, they have supplemental insurance of up to $1 million in liability and $1 million in underinsured coverage.

Does it matter who is at fault?

Yes. If your rideshare driver is at fault, you will be able to file a claim with Uber or Lyft’s insurance provider. However, if another driver is at fault, you will file a claim with their insurance provider. If the other driver is uninsured or underinsured, a personal injury lawyer can help you file a claim with your rideshare driver’s insurance provider to cover the deficit left by the at-fault driver’s coverage.

Why hire a personal injury attorney?

Even if you elect to file a claim, it is still best to have an experienced Pennsylvania personal injury lawyer to guide and advocate for you throughout the process. Insurance companies do not want to pay out a dollar more than they have to, and often deny full coverage on legitimate claims in hopes that the claimant will drop it and save them money. Having a lawyer ensures that insurance companies will take you seriously and that you will not be taken advantage of. When you hire an attorney to represent you, they will become the point of contact for insurance companies, freeing you up to get back to recovering from your injuries and living your life. Your attorney will also handle settlement negotiations with the insurance companies, advocating zealously on your behalf, and ensuring that you get the absolute top dollar compensation for your injuries, pain, and suffering, instead of merely a reimbursement for already incurred expenses, which often leaves victims paying out of pocket for treatments that continue to be necessary after the settlement has been reached. An attorney knows that damages do not stop just because the accident is over, and will make sure to anticipate and pursue compensation for any future expenses that will be necessary due to the accident.

Schedule a Consultation Today

If you have been injured while riding in a rideshare vehicle, such as an Uber or Lyft, it’s important to speak to an  Uber accident attorney as soon as possible. Pennsylvania has a time limit on how long you have to file a claim, so don’t waste any more time. Schedule a free initial consultation with the personal injury attorneys at the O’Donnell Law Offices serving clients in Kingston, Wilkes Barre, Hazleton and Pittston at 570-821-5717 or online today. There is no fee or costs until we win your case.

Resource:

uber.com/us/en/drive/philadelphia/vehicle-requirements/

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