Chicago Cybertruck Accident Lawyer

Cybertrucks are appearing on Chicago streets despite cold-weather battery concerns. When design defects cause injuries, Illinois product liability law provides strict liability remedies against Tesla. The stainless steel body, electronic doors, and thermal runaway risks create significant hazards.

Cold Weather Issues

Chicago's harsh winters create additional Cybertruck hazards: reduced battery range (30-40% loss below 20°F), charging problems in extreme cold, door handle freezing with electronic systems, and increased stopping distances on icy roads with 6,800-pound weight.

Documented Defects

• Electronic door failure trapping occupants (Recall 24V-855)
• Accelerator pedal cover detachment
• Drive inverter failures causing sudden power loss
• Windshield wiper motor failures
• Frunk (front trunk) closure failures

Illinois Product Liability

Under Illinois common law, manufacturers are strictly liable for defective products. Illinois follows the Restatement (Second) of Torts § 402A—defective products create liability regardless of fault.

Burn Injury Claims

Cybertruck battery fires reach 5,000°F per NFPA documentation. If electronic doors fail during a fire, occupants face catastrophic burns. Illinois allows recovery for disfigurement, pain and suffering, and future medical costs.

Settlement Examples

• Door failure preventing escape: $500,000-$2M
• Burn injuries from battery fire: $1M-$5M+
• Accelerator defect crashes: $200,000-$800,000
• Wrongful death: $2M-$10M+

Filing in Illinois

Product liability claims are filed in Cook County Circuit Court or where the accident occurred. Illinois has a 2-year statute of limitations.