Arlington TX Tesla Accident Lawyer | Representation for Tesla Accident Victims

Whether you commute on I-30, visit entertainment hubs like AT&T Stadium or Six Flags, or use local streets in Arlington, Texas, you’ll see plenty of Teslas. In fact, Texas ranks third in the nation for electric vehicle registrations. As drivers, we hope we can trust the vehicles and people we share the road with. When a Tesla is involved, though, determining whether the driver, the vehicle's technology, or both contributed to the accident is critical to establishing liability. An experienced Arlington TX Tesla accident lawyer knows how to investigate these complex cases and will ensure victims receive the justice and compensation they deserve.

Were you recently involved in a Tesla collision in Arlington that resulted in serious injury or other damages? The Arlington Tesla accident attorneys at Carabin Shaw are here to provide the right legal guidance to help restore your well-being. Our law firm has more than 30 years of experience representing victims across the Lone Star State and will fight hard on your behalf. Contact us online or by phone at 1-800-862-1260 to schedule your FREE case review. No money owed unless your case is won.

Tesla’s driver-assistance systems—Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD)—are fallible, as most cutting-edge technology tends to be. And because these systems are so new, our roadways unfortunately become testing grounds for all the ways they can fail.

After a crash, for example, your lawyer will investigate whether a critical software error like one of the following played a role:

• False positives that cause unnecessary swerving or stops
• Sudden lane deviations
• Failure to adjust to changing speed limits
• Hard braking
• Inability to detect a hazard with enough time, especially in low-visibility conditions

A good Tesla crash lawyer in Arlington, such as the experts at Carabin Shaw, will stay informed about emerging safety concerns. They will also use relevant evidence from their investigation to determine whether a software failure contributed to your crash and who should be held accountable.

Despite what Tesla calls their software, the Level 2 automation available in consumer models is not truly self-driving, so your attorney can hold Tesla drivers accountable to the same traffic regulations as anyone else on the road. At the same time, as discussed above, there are many documented cases of Autopilot and FSD not behaving as marketed or intended. If this happens while you’re driving, a Tesla personal injury lawyer in Texas will explore how you might also be a victim of that malfunction.

Unfortunately, Tesla's driver-assistance software can make determining liability substantially more complicated. A key job for your lawyer will be to ensure whether there’s evidence to support either the responsibility of the driver or the company—and sometimes both.

The concept of negligence is fairly straightforward. As with all traffic cases, an attorney asks whether a Tesla driver’s careless act caused your injury. This negligence can also involve misusing driver-assistance software.

In Texas, liability can also be split between drivers (such as you and another driver), or between a driver and Tesla itself in what’s known as proportionate responsibility.

Whether Tesla software was active at the time of the accident can make a difference, and a Tesla accident lawyer in Arlington TX seeks that information from witness testimony, camera footage, and black box data. For instance, consider the troubling finding that Autopilot has disengaged within one second before collisions in dozens of cases. Allowing this little time for drivers to react could be considered a product defect that decreases road safety.

As Tesla usage grows, more claims may make arguments like this one. To find out whether your case might be one of them, contact Carabin Shaw online anytime.

After an accident, victims and their families may face mounting medical bills, lost income, lengthy recovery periods, pain, and even PTSD. At Carabin Shaw, our law firm’s client reviews show how our talented, compassionate attorneys listen to your needs and fight for maximum compensation.

Contact us online or call our toll-free number at 1-800-862-1260 to schedule your free consultation and see what your case may be worth. Our team serving Arlington is available 24/7 to support you in English or Spanish.

Unlike the unpredictability of Tesla software, there's nothing unexpected about our legal fees. You pay nothing upfront and owe nothing unless we win your case.

For more information:

• Alternative Fuels Data Center
• OPERATION AND MOVEMENT OF VEHICLES
• NHTSA
• PROPORTIONATE RESPONSIBILITY