New Mexico Tesla Accident Lawyer

According to data prepared for the New Mexico legislature, almost 3,000 Teslas were sold statewide in 2023, with Tesla vehicles accounting for 40% of total electric vehicles registered in the state during the course of that year. During that same year, Tesla vehicles made up a total of 65% of all electric cars in New Mexico. 

Teslas are obviously very popular and common in the state. Unfortunately, this creates some dangerous risks for drivers in New Mexico. That's because a LendingTree study reviewed auto insurance data and found that there were more incidents in Teslas than in any other vehicles in the U.S. 

Problems with Tesla's Autopilot technology have led to multiple probes, many collisions, and many devastating losses. In fact, Singleton Schreiber has represented victims of some of those accidents, securing a record-setting $243 million federal jury verdict following a 2019 Tesla crash.  

Crashes involving cars with autonomous driving tools raise unique issues that not all attorneys are familiar with. Singleton Schreiber has had unparalleled success in holding Tesla accountable, recovering the first federal jury verdict. Our Albuquerque injury attorneys are here and ready to put our knowledge and experience to work to help you if you or someone you love was hurt in a Tesla collision, so give us a call today to learn more.

How dangerous are Tesla accidents in New Mexico?

Tesla accidents can happen with all models, including:

• Model S
• Model 3
• Model X
• Model Y
• Cybertrucks

These vehicles can be found on the roads throughout New Mexico, resulting in the potential for:

• Tesla accidents in Albuquerque
• Tesla accidents in Carlsbad
• Tesla accidents in Farmington
• Tesla accidents in Gallup
• Tesla accidents in Hobbs
• Tesla accidents in Las Cruces
• Tesla accidents in Los Lunas
• Tesla accidents in Rio Rancho
• Tesla accidents in Roswell
• Tesla accidents in Santa Fe
• Tesla accidents in Silver City
• Tesla accidents in Taos

Accidents in these and other New Mexico areas are far too common, with Forbes reporting on a LendingTree study that revealed Tesla drivers had 26.67 accidents per 1,000 drivers in 2024 -- considerably more than the 23.15 accidents per 1,000 Ram drivers, although Ram drivers had the second-highest crash rate.

How do Tesla accidents happen?

Some Tesla accidents happen for the same reason any auto accidents occur -- unsafe behavior on the part of drivers who operate these vehicles. 

However, there is also a significant risk of crashes resulting from problems with Autopilot technology. In fact, a 2024 NBC News report said that investigations had identified "critical" safety gaps in Autopilot technologies that led to hundreds of crashes, including fatal collisions. 

Some of the issues identified with the Tesla technologies included: 

• Marketing that misleads customers into believing Tesla's Autopilot could do more than it does, or could be used outside of situations where it is safe
• Erratic lane changes or other unexpected behaviors on the part of the Autopilot technology
• Failures of the Autopilot, including issues with sun glare, non-standard roads, curved roads, faded road lines, or non-standard road signs
• Phantom braking
• Issues with making sure drivers are paying attention when Autopilot is operational 

Singleton Schreiber secured a landmark multi-million dollar verdict because of a combination of problems with Tesla's marketing and technology, including failure to disable the system outside of the controlled-access highways it was designed for, as well as software failures that caused the vehicle not to respond to flashing lights and stop signs at a T-intersection.

Since there could be multiple issues at play that result in a crash involving Tesla's Autopilot, you need an attorney familiar with how this technology works -- and how it falls short -- so you can put together the most compelling possible claim.

How to find the right Tesla auto accident lawyer

If you or someone you love was hurt in a crash with a Tesla, you need an attorney familiar with the unique issues raised by these cases. Some of the features you should look for in a Tesla auto accident attorney include: 

• Experience with Tesla accident claims: Singleton Schreiber won a landmark multi-million-dollar verdict against Tesla, which demonstrates that our firm knows how to make compelling legal arguments and build a strong case.  Since the law in this area is still evolving, not all firms have developed the in-depth knowledge of this technology that's necessary to be able to demonstrate how Tesla fell short and caused your damages.
• Familiarity with investigations into Tesla crashes: Teslas come equipped with dash cams and Event Data Recorders (EDRs) that can help you to prove how a crash happened. Our firm knows how to gather and interpret the necessary information and to connect you with the right experts to determine if Tesla, the other driver, or both are to blame.
• Strong negotiation skills: Many Tesla accident claims are resolved through an out of court settlements. Our firm can negotiate with Tesla, Tesla's insurer, and the other driver's insurer and can make effective arguments and appropriate demands to maximize the chances of a fair settlement.
• Courtroom experience: Singleton Schreiber brings extensive trial experience to the table, and our legal team is ready to go the distance to present compelling evidence to convince a jury to fairly compensate you for economic and non-financial losses. 

Every case is different, so you'll need to find an attorney you are comfortable with who understands the ins-and-outs of your Tesla accident claim. Singleton Schreiber's history of successful verdicts and many past satisfied clients show why you should turn to our team after a Tesla crash.

Getting help from a New Mexico Tesla accident lawyer 

Singleton Schreiber represents clients injured in Tesla accidents nationwide, including in New Mexico. We do not charge legal fees unless we win, and we have a proven track record of making Tesla pay for the harm it has done.

To find out more about how we can help you, and to schedule your free consultation with a New Mexico Tesla accident lawyer you can trust, give us a call or contact us online today.