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Driverless Cars Now Operating in Florida
Victims of Waymo autonomous vehicle accidents in Florida deserve strong legal advocacy from experienced Miami personal injury lawyers. Wolfson & Leon has helped injured people across the state since 1963. Call our Miami team today for free, no-obligation advice.
What Accident Victims Need to Know
Florida roads just got more futuristic. In November 2025, Waymo – Alphabet’s self-driving ride-hailing service – launched fully autonomous operations in Miami, with plans to expand statewide, including Orlando. These white Jaguar I-PACE SUVs have no human driver behind the wheel. They rely entirely on cameras, radar, lidar, and artificial intelligence to navigate traffic.
For decades, Wolfson & Leon Miami personal injury attorneys have represented people hurt in all types of motor vehicle crashes. Now we see a new kind of collision emerging: accidents involving robotaxis like Waymo One.
If a Waymo vehicle injures you – whether you ride as a passenger, drive another car, walk as a pedestrian, or ride a bicycle – you still have rights. Our Miami team at Wolfson & Leon stands ready to help. We offer free consultations and charge no fees unless we recover money for you. Call (305) 285-1115 anytime.
How Waymo Accidents Happen on Florida Roads
Waymo vehicles operate on busy Florida highways like I-95, the Palmetto Expressway, and surface streets from Key West to Jacksonville. They share the road with distracted human drivers, sudden rainstorms, and unpredictable pedestrians.
Common scenarios we already see nationwide include:
- Rear-end collisions when the Waymo brakes unexpectedly for a perceived hazard
- Sideswipe crashes during lane changes on multi-lane roads
- Left-turn accidents at intersections where the AI misjudges oncoming traffic
- Low-speed fender-benders in parking lots or when pulling over
- Door-zone bicycle collisions in urban areas
- Pedestrian impacts when walkers step off curbs unexpectedly
Florida’s sudden downpours challenge sensors. Heavy rain, standing water, and sun glare create conditions where even advanced systems struggle. Construction zones on roads like U.S. 1 or the Turnpike add another layer of complexity.
Types of Injuries in Waymo Autonomous Vehicle Crashes
Even low-speed crashes cause serious harm, especially to vulnerable road users.
Common injuries our Miami clients suffer include:
- Whiplash and cervical strain from sudden stops
- Traumatic brain injuries when heads strike windows or dashboards
- Broken bones in arms, legs, or ribs
- Spinal cord damage leading to paralysis
- Internal organ injuries and bleeding
- Lacerations and road rash for bicyclists and pedestrians
- Psychological trauma, including PTSD from the frightening experience of a driverless car crash
Pedestrians and bicyclists face the highest risk. With no human driver to make eye contact or react instinctively, a split-second miscalculation can prove catastrophic.
Florida’s Unique Insurance Rules for Driverless Robotaxis
Florida leads the nation in welcoming autonomous vehicles. State law treats the automated driving system as the legal “driver” when engaged (§ 316.85, Florida Statutes). This shifts responsibility to the vehicle’s owner – Waymo.
Florida requires every fully autonomous commercial vehicle to carry at least $1 million in liability coverage per incident (§ 627.749). This far exceeds the $10,000 property damage minimum most Florida drivers carry.
Waymo confirms it meets – and greatly exceeds – this requirement with high-limit commercial policies backed by major reinsurers. When the Waymo Driver causes a crash, victims file claims directly against Waymo’s insurance, not against an individual driver.
The Critical Gap: Waymo and Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM) Coverage
Here’s where Florida victims face a hidden danger.
Waymo’s massive liability policy protects you if the robotaxi is at fault. But what happens when another driver – one of Florida’s roughly 1-in-5 uninsured motorists – crashes into the Waymo you’re riding in?
Waymo’s commercial fleet policies typically do not include uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage for passengers or third parties. Florida does not require UM/UIM on commercial autonomous vehicle policies the way it offers (but does not mandate) it on personal auto insurance.
That means:
- Your own UM/UIM policy becomes your primary protection
- Without strong personal UM/UIM limits, you could pay thousands in medical bills yourself
- Pedestrians and bicyclists without auto policies have almost no safety net
Our Miami accident attorneys strongly urge every Floridian to carry stacked UM/UIM coverage with limits of at least $100,000/$300,000 – or higher if possible.
Why You Need a Miami Personal Injury Lawyer After a Waymo Crash
Autonomous vehicle cases differ dramatically from traditional car accidents.
Evidence disappears quickly. Waymo vehicles constantly record sensor data, but the company controls access. Black-box downloads, lidar point clouds, and AI decision logs require immediate preservation letters.
Multiple parties may share blame:
- Waymo (for software or mapping errors)
- Sensor manufacturers
- The other driver
- Roadway designers or construction companies
Insurance adjusters move fast to limit payouts. They know most people have never dealt with a driverless car claim before.
Wolfson & Leon has fought big corporations and insurance companies since 1963. We know how to:
- Force preservation of critical electronic data
- Hire top autonomous vehicle experts
- Reconstruct crashes using the same tools investigators use
- Negotiate with Waymo’s sophisticated legal teams
We work on contingency – you owe nothing unless we win money for you.
Florida’s Dangerous Roads Meet the Future of Transportation
Florida sees over 380,000 crashes yearly. Miami-Dade County alone reports nearly 60,000 accidents annually, with hundreds of fatalities.
As Waymo expands across the state, these numbers will include more robotaxi collisions. Early national data shows Waymo vehicles involved in hundreds of incidents – mostly minor, but some causing serious injury.
The promise of fewer crashes from removing human error remains unproven on Florida’s chaotic roads. Until then, victims need fierce advocates.
Frequently Asked Questions About Waymo Accidents in Florida
Q: Who pays my bills if I’m a passenger hurt in a Waymo crash?
A: If Waymo is at fault, their $1+ million policy covers you. If another driver is to blame and uninsured, your own UM/UIM policy steps in – if you have it.
Q: Can I sue Waymo directly?
A: Yes. Florida law holds the autonomous vehicle owner responsible when no human driver operates the car.
Q: What if the Waymo software glitches in the rain?
A: That could constitute a defect. Our Miami car accident lawyers investigate software logs and sensor performance in Florida weather conditions.
Q: How much is my Waymo accident case worth?
A: It depends on injuries, lost wages, and long-term effects. Serious cases often settle for six or seven figures.
Q: Do I need a lawyer for a minor Waymo fender-bender?
A: Even “minor” crashes cause hidden injuries. Many clients discover problems weeks later.
If a Waymo autonomous vehicle injured you anywhere in Florida – as a passenger, pedestrian, bicyclist, or another driver – don’t face the corporation alone.
Call Wolfson & Leon’s Miami personal injury lawyers today at (305) 285-1115 for your free consultation. We serve clients from Key Biscayne to Kendall, Miami Beach to Hialeah, and everywhere in between. Let our family help yours recover what you’ve lost.
For more information about car accidents in Miami, pedestrian accidents, or bicycle crashes, visit our website or read our recent blog post on the dangers of Waymo robotaxis in South Florida.
Call (305) 285-1115 right now – the Miami Waymo accident lawyers at Wolfson & Leon fight for you. No recovery, no fee – guaranteed.