Automated Vehicles, Liability, and Insurance

This chapter aims to investigate the problems that algorithmic automation of vehicles poses in the area of civil liability and liability insurance. The first part frames the types of automatic vehicles by identifying the different risk profiles. The second part deals with the ethical issues that arise with respect to automated choice. The third part deals with the problem of civil liability in the event of an automated action. The fourth part is dedicated to insurance coverage to find relief from the damage caused by the automated vehicle.