Centro de Documentacion de Fundación MAPFRE - The Question of liability for autonomous vehicle claims

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The Question of liability for autonomous vehicle claims / Ryan Hewlett

Sumario: Autonomous cars are no longer a futuristic idea and, as technology races forward, insurers need to ensure that they aren't left stuck in the slow lane. Companies like Ford, BMW and Tesla have already released or begun testing vehicles with automated driving features on the road, and many cars already feature advanced driver assistance systems including lane and traffic assistance and self-parking. While these technologies are often portrayed as a disruptive force heralding a new era of transport and social inclusion, the coming automotive revolution presents new challenges for the insurance industry. In recent months there have been several reports that Tesla fully automated vehicles have been involved in incidents in the US relating to the use, or misuse, of automated driving features, raising concerns as to the difficulties in establishing liability. If a partly automated vehicle crashes into another car, who is to blame: the 'driver' or the manufacturer?

En: Post magazine : the insurance world covered since 1840. - London : Incisive Financial Publishing Ltd., 2005-2016. - 01/11/2016 Número 11 - noviembre 2016 , p. 12-14

1. Seguro de automóviles . 2. Vehículos autónomos . 3. Nuevas tecnologías . 4. Conectividad . 5. Responsabilidad civil . 6. Accidentes de tráfico . 7. Responsables de siniestros . I. Título.