1) Brown set the cruise control 9mph over the speed limit
2) The car kept telling Brown to put his hands on the wheel
3) Brown kept his hands on the wheel for less than 30 seconds over a 37 minute period
4) NHTSA found that Brown ignored the manufacturer’s warnings to maintain control even while using the driver-assist function
5) Brown did not apply the brakes when he recognized the danger
6) NHTSA found no defect in the vehicle
Seems pretty clear to me – if I was the auto adjuster on this claim, based on those 6 points, I’d put Brown 100% liable and the car’s autopilot feature would hold 0% of the negligence.
Probable cause of the accident is setting the cruise control at 74 mph in a 65 mph zone… i.e. traveling too fast for road conditions. Duh!
So…
1) Brown set the cruise control 9mph over the speed limit
2) The car kept telling Brown to put his hands on the wheel
3) Brown kept his hands on the wheel for less than 30 seconds over a 37 minute period
4) NHTSA found that Brown ignored the manufacturer’s warnings to maintain control even while using the driver-assist function
5) Brown did not apply the brakes when he recognized the danger
6) NHTSA found no defect in the vehicle
Seems pretty clear to me – if I was the auto adjuster on this claim, based on those 6 points, I’d put Brown 100% liable and the car’s autopilot feature would hold 0% of the negligence.
Anyone disagree or wish to discuss this?
I would assess 100% of the blame to Tesla. How do you like them apples?
I’m not sure – could you please explain why you feel that way?