Atlanta Tesla Autopilot Accident Lawyer

Georgia has one of the fastest-growing Tesla markets in the Southeast. When Autopilot or Full Self-Driving (FSD) systems fail, victims can pursue product liability claims against Tesla. The $243 million Benavides verdict establishes significant precedent for Atlanta cases.

NHTSA Investigation Findings

NHTSA's Standing General Order data shows Tesla Autopilot involved in more crashes than all other driver assistance systems combined. The agency found Tesla's driver monitoring system "inadequate" leading to a 2 million vehicle recall.

Common Autopilot Failures

• Failure to detect stationary emergency vehicles
• Phantom braking on highways (sudden unexpected stops)
• Misreading lane markings, especially in construction zones
• Failure to yield to pedestrians and cyclists
• Inadequate driver attention monitoring

Georgia Product Liability Law

Under O.C.G.A. § 51-1-11, manufacturers are strictly liable for defective products. Tesla faces liability under design defect (Autopilot is inherently unsafe) and failure to warn (marketing overstates capabilities) theories.

Tesla's Defense Strategies

Tesla argues: (1) drivers must remain attentive, (2) Autopilot is "Level 2" assistance not autonomous, and (3) driver misuse caused the crash. The $243M verdict rejected these defenses when Autopilot failed to detect a stalled vehicle.

Settlement Ranges

• Moderate injuries with recovery: $100,000-$300,000
• Serious injuries requiring surgery: $300,000-$800,000
• Permanent disability: $800,000-$3M
• Wrongful death: $2M-$10M+

Filing in Georgia Courts

Tesla Autopilot cases can be filed in Fulton County Superior Court or where the accident occurred. Georgia's 2-year statute of limitations applies (O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33).