Tesla Settles Wrongful Death Lawsuit Over Sudden Acceleration in Model Y, Raising Questions About Liability in Autonomous Vehicle Era Tesla once again finds itself in the headlines—not for another innovation but for quietly settling a wrongful death lawsuit earlier this week. At the center of this case was the tragic 2021 death of Clyde Leach, a 72-year-old Model Y driver, whose vehicle unexpectedly accelerated, veered off a road, and crashed into a gas station pillar. While this legal battle has now been laid to rest, the case opens Pandora’s box…
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Tesla’s Safety Record Under Scrutiny Amid Rising Fatal Accident Rates
Recent research analyzing U.S. traffic data from 2018 to 2022 paints a concerning picture for Tesla vehicles on the road. The study, conducted by iSeeCars using National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data, revealed that Tesla leads all automotive brands with a fatal accident rate of 5.6 per billion miles driven. This rate is double the U.S. national average of 2.8 fatalities per billion miles. The findings come as Tesla continues to advertise its vehicles as among the safest in the market, backed by Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)…
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