Legal Implications of Autonomous Vehicles on Traditional Liability and Insurance Models

1. Introduction 1.1 Background and Context 1.2 Purpose and Objectives 1.3 Research Questions 2. Overview of Autonomous Vehicles 2.1 Definition and Levels of Autonomy 2.2 Current Technological Advancements 2.3 Key Stakeholders 3. Traditional Liability Models 3.1 Historical Context 3.2 Existing Liability Frameworks 3.3 Challenges in Conventional Models 4. Insurance Models in the Automotive Industry 4.1 Traditional Insurance Structures 4.2 Risk Assessment Practices 4.3 Policyholder Responsibilities 5. Legal Implications of Autonomous Vehicles 5.1 Shift in Liability Paradigms 5.2 Legal Precedents and Cases 5.3 Impact on Consumer Protection 6. Impact on Insurance Models 6.1 New Risk Assessment Approaches 6.2 Changes in Premium Calculations 6.3 Role of Manufacturers and Software Developers 7. Comparative Analysis of Global Responses 7.1 Regulatory Approaches in the US 7.2 European Union Frameworks 7.3 Asian Perspectives and Challenges 8. Future Directions and Recommendations 8.1 Evolving Legal Frameworks 8.2 Innovations in Insurance Practices 8.3 Policy Recommendations for Stakeholders