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Jan. 26, 2026

Autonomous vehicle liability insights: Human factors and industry risks

As autonomous vehicle technology advances, liability in 2026 increasingly depends on how companies design for human interaction, anticipate foreseeable behavior, and substantiate safety claims with evidence-based safety cases.

Kenneth P. Williams

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Autonomous vehicle liability insights: Human factors and industry risks
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Current news headlines show the nuances and liability risks that autonomous vehicle companies face as the industry further matures in 2026. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has defined the current levels of drivin...

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