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Litigation from missed or improper calibrations rising nationwide

Lawsuits involving missed or improper calibrations of ADAS systems are upticking across the country, according to Rebekah Cooper.

Faulty ADAS: Who’s Liable for Your Accident?

The Collins Law Firm is proud to represent Illinois businesses, commercial operators, and dealerships navigating the growing legal challenges of vehicle automation.

ADAS & Liability: Is The Auto Body Repair Industry Prepared?

A law firm advertising “crash avoidance” as a practice area on its website should be a siren call to the collision industry to get properly equipped and trained.

Preventing Common ADAS Failures Can Save Shops Millions in Liability Costs, Analyst Says

As ADAS becomes more common in cars, so too are lawsuits addressing calibration — growing from three in 2018 to 61 in 2024.

Landing in the Wrong Lane: The Impact of One Degree of Error

Repairers need to explain to customers and insurance carriers the importance of taking the time to perform proper ADAS calibrations.

New research: Why proper post-collision ADAS calibrations and regular maintenance of systems are essential for safety

New research from Ascential Technologies stresses the importance of properly performed post-crash ADAS calibrations and the potential need for routine maintenance to ensure proper vehicle safety functionality.

Testing Indicates ADAS May Also ‘Drift’ or Need Calibration After Normal Use of Vehicle

When a 2024 Nissan Altima with 13,000 miles was tested "as is," it failed to stop before hitting a target in four of seven tests.