⚠️ The first U.S. Cybertruck fatality occurred in Baytown, Texas—Houston suburb—in August 2024.
Houston Cybertruck Accident Lawyer
Houston and the surrounding Harris County area have seen significant Cybertruck adoption—including the first U.S. Cybertruck fatality in nearby Baytown (August 2024). When Cybertruck design defects cause injuries, Texas product liability law provides strong remedies.
The Baytown Fatality
In August 2024, a Cybertruck crash in Baytown, Texas resulted in the first U.S. Cybertruck fatality. The incident is under investigation for potential defects including electronic door failures documented in NHTSA recalls.
Documented Cybertruck Defects
- Electronic door failures preventing occupant escape (Recall 24V-855)
- Accelerator pedal cover detachment (Recall 24V-340)
- Drive inverter failures causing loss of propulsion
- Windshield wiper failures
- 5,000°F battery fire risk from thermal runaway
Texas Product Liability Law
Under Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code §82.001, manufacturers are strictly liable for defective products. You must prove the defect existed when the Cybertruck left Tesla's factory—not that Tesla knew about it.
Filing in Harris County
Houston-area Cybertruck cases are filed in Harris County District Court. Texas has a 2-year statute of limitations and a 15-year statute of repose for product liability.
Settlement Expectations
- Door failure with entrapment: $300,000-$1.5M
- Battery fire injuries: $500,000-$3M+
- Accelerator defect crashes: $200,000-$800,000
- Wrongful death: $2M-$10M+
✅ Injured in a Houston Cybertruck accident? Call (773) 839-6086 for a free consultation.