⚠️ August 2024: $243 million verdict against Tesla for Autopilot failure causing permanent injury.
Tesla Autopilot & FSD Accident Lawyer: Suing Tesla for Self-Driving Crashes
Tesla Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD) have been involved in more crashes than all other driver assistance systems combined per NHTSA data. The $243 million Benavides verdict proves Tesla can be held liable.
NHTSA Investigation Findings
NHTSA's investigation found Tesla's driver monitoring system "inadequate"—leading to a 2-million-vehicle recall. This official finding supports all Autopilot claims.
Common Autopilot Failures
- Failure to detect stationary vehicles
- Phantom braking (750+ NHTSA complaints)
- Lane departure in construction zones
- Emergency vehicle detection failures
- Pedestrian and cyclist detection errors
The $243M Verdict
In August 2024, a jury awarded $243 million after Autopilot failed to detect a stalled vehicle. The verdict rejected Tesla's "driver must pay attention" defense.
Product Liability Claims
Under strict liability, Tesla faces claims for: design defect (Autopilot is inherently unsafe), failure to warn (marketing overstates capabilities), and manufacturing defect (specific vehicle problems).
State Filing Locations
File locally: Harris County, Texas, Fulton County, Georgia, Cook County, Illinois.
Settlement Ranges
- Moderate injuries: $100,000-$350,000
- Serious injuries: $350,000-$1M
- Permanent disability: $1M-$10M
- Wrongful death: $3M-$25M+
✅ Injured in a Tesla Autopilot crash? Call (773) 839-6086 for a free case evaluation.