Hans Steege

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Hans Steege is a legal scholar at the forefront of the rapidly evolving field of automated and autonomous driving liability. His primary research focuses on the intersection of tort law, product liability, and emerging automotive technologies, with a particular emphasis on the German legal framework. Steege’s most notable contribution is his 2024 paper, "Liability for Automated and Autonomous Driving in Germany," which provides a critical analysis of how existing liability doctrines apply—and often fail—to autonomous systems. This work has already garnered 2 citations, signaling its early influence in shaping legal discourse on driverless vehicle accountability. By dissecting the shifting burden of proof from human driver to manufacturer and software developer, Steege offers a roadmap for legislative reform. His scholarship is essential for students and researchers navigating the legal challenges of AI-driven mobility, as it bridges technical complexity with doctrinal clarity. Steege’s work is particularly timely given Germany’s pioneering role in autonomous vehicle legislation, making him a key voice in the global conversation on liability in the age of automation.