Tesla's "Autopilot" and "Full Self-Driving" Software Under Examination The tragic crash of a Telsa automobile in the Houston area in April 2021 raised questions in the public's mind about the safety of Telsa automobiles using their sophisticated software. The event became national news and the clear implication was that Tesla was at fault for something and this will become a personal injury lawsuit. The initial reaction may very well prove to be accurate but a rush to judgment puts the cart before the horse. Before a rush to judgment related to any catastrophic accident, it is important for officials to conduct a thorough investigation of the facts. Any conclusion drawn without an investigation does a disservice to all parties. For instance, in the April crash, a thorough investigation was needed prior to any conclusion reached about whether autopilot was being used. Simply noticing certain facts at the scene — the location of the occupants of the vehicle — speaks little to what occurred at the time of the accident. Is Tesla at fault and liable for personal injury damages for this crash? We don't know without investigation. In addition to accident reconstruction, a thorough investigation should include Telsa's marketing materials related to its software and whether those claims caused or contributed to the accident. These types of investigations will help answer the important questions of liability.