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Jan
29

Faulty Airbags on Toyotas

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Toyota FJ Cruiser (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

A Toyota distributor is recalling 3,235 cars in select states. According to filings with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the specific reason for these recalls is airbag sensors that may malfunction.
Southeast Toyota Distributors of Deerfield Beach, Fla., one of several regional distributors that import and prep Toyotas, may not have calibrated the airbag weight sensors. These problems can be found in the front passenger seats of certain 2009-2013 Toyota models. Fortunately only models sold in Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida and Georgia are affected. Specifically it is only those equipped with seat covers, seat heaters or headrest-mounted LCD screens. No Lexus or Scion models are affected.

The problem is that in an accident, the passenger-side airbag may deploy improperly. The weight sensors determine whether to deploy the airbag if it detects the seat is empty or if a small child is sitting up front. Toyota, is not issuing this specific recall. This is because the distributor is responsible for installing factory accessories. These can include products such as rear DVD entertainment systems, on these vehicles. The distributor said the problem was limited to two employees. Unfortunately the employees were not using the required calibration tools.

The vehicles are as follows: 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius and RAV4, 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser and Highlander, Hybrid 2010-2013 Corolla, Sienna and Tundra, 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza, 2012 Prius V, 2010-2012 Sequoia

The Dealers will be inspecting and recalibrating these airbag sensors at the beginning of this month. Southeast Toyota Distributors can be reached at 1-954-429-2000, or Toyota can be reached at 1-800-331-4331.

If you or a loved one have been personally injured due to a faulty product such as an airbag, it is necessary to seek legal counsel. These products can cause serious accidents and even death. For more information on these types of cases visit the Accident Attorney’s Group and put a fighter in your corner.

Jan
28

By admin

19-Car Pile Up in Agua Dulce

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Truck Accident Leaves Driver Serious (Photo credit: ER24 EMS (Pty) Ltd.)

Drivers and passengers were involved in a nineteen-vehicle pileup near Agua Dulce, California. Tuesday morning a big-rig truck towing two trailers collided with multiple vehicles. The drivers and passengers said they felt fortunate the massive crash looked worse than it actually was.

Michael Schwartz is a painter and he was traveling with three passengers when his truck was rear-ended. He says, “I would’ve thought when I got out of the car and looked at cars piled on top of each other that there would have been some fatalities or some very serious injuries, and, thank God, there wasn’t,” said Michael Schwartz, a painter who was travelling with three colleagues when his truck was slammed from behind.

Schwartz said he was stopped on the Antelope Valley (14) Freeway. He was surprised when he heard squealing breaks and felt a “tremendous impact” followed by three other successive impacts. The crash occurred south of the Escondido Canyon Road exit in the Agua Dulce area. The occurred about 1 mile east of Vasquez Rocks County park.

According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, fifteen individuals were injured and taken to the hospital. Two additional patients were treated at the scene and released. Fortunately the CHP officials claim that those injured in the accident are expected to make a full recovery. The crash occurred at 9:42 a.m. The roadway was eventually opened at 2 p.m.

The California Highway Patrol’s traffic website stated that 25 tons of sand were involved in the accident. This caused the passengers to be trapped in their vehicles. Photos from the scene showed at least nine cars piled on top of each other. The vehicles suffered severe damages. Officials on scene said that the big rig was going too fast while traveling around a curve. The truck was not far behind a CHP officers patrol car, which was swerving back and forth in order to slow traffic to create a break so that debris could be cleared from the roadway.

Accidents like these can be physically and mentally harming. If you or a loved one have been injured in an accident like this, it is necessary to contact in accident. Visit a personal injury lawyer for a free consultation.

Jan
25

By admin

Rex Ryan In a Car Accident

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English: An image of Rex Ryan during his tenure as Baltimore Ravens coach, head and shoulders only for the infobox, cropped from the original using Paint.NET v3.5.5 by Jeff G. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Jets coach Rex Ryan was recently in a three-car accident in eastern Pennsylvania last week.A team spokesman confirmed Tuesday that Ryan was issued a warning. But he was not given a citation after the accident on Jan. 14 in Bethlehem, Pa. He was located about 45 minutes from the team’s facility in Florham Park, N.J.

According to Deaspin.com, no one in the other two cars was injured in the accident, but there were damages to the vehicles. Because Ryan is currently in Mobile, Ala., for Senior Bowl practices with several members of the Jets’ front office, including new general manager John Idzik, and did not comment.

According to the Bethlehem Police, which was released on Tuesday, Ryan was driving his For Mustang and the accident occurred at around 6:15 p.m. The accident occurred on west Third Street. One witness claimed that Ryan blatantly ran a red light at the corner of West Third and Wyandotte Street. Ryan’s driving speed caused him to collide with a car and the impact caused the second car to hit into a third.

Bethlehem Police are currently declining to identify the other drivers. They are awaiting on a response from other another witness before completing the investigation.

Ryan has been in the headlines a few times this off-season but for other reason. This is for being retained by owner Woody Johnson despite missing the playoffs for the second straight season. He has also been in the media and for being photographed in the Bahamas with a tattoo on his right arm depicting his wife wearing the No. 6 jersey of the New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez.

Whether there are injuries or not a car accident can cause financial pain. Cost of repairs and car rentals can be very expensive. If your property has been damaged due to another person’s negligence it is necessary to contact someone who can help. For more information and a free consultation, please visit a Car Accident Attorney who will fight for you.

Jan
22

By admin

Recall on Baby Pajamas

Category: Car Accident, Dog Bite, Medical Malpractice, Motorcycle Accidents, Negligence, News, Personal Injury, Plane Crash, Product Liability, Safety Tips

IMG_1779 (Photo credit: inkypinkyponky)

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

The specific name of the product is Girl’s Circo Fleece Blanket Sleepers and there was about 42,000 have been made. They were imported by the Target Corporation of Minneapolis, Minessota. The reason these products are being recalled is because of the flammability standards for children’s sleepwear; this can cause burn injuries for the children wearing them. So far, there have been no injuries reported.

Description: The recalled one-piece feet pajamas are fleece and were sold in sizes 12 months, 18 months, 2T, 3T, 4T, XS, S, M, L and XL. They come in three prints: purple owl, pink leopard, and blue doodle.

There are several tags sewn into the neckline. “Circo Sleepwear” is printed on the top tag. “Target” and an identification number appear on a third tag. Consumers should immediately stop using the pajamas and return them to any Target store to receive a full refund.

Consumer Contact: Target at (800) 440-0680 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.target.com and click on the Product Recalls at the bottom of the page and then Children’s and Baby Products.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov

If you or a loved one have had any safety issues because of a recalled product, it is necessary to seek assistance. Using these types of products puts your family’s health and physical being at risk. If your loved one has been injured you must contact an accident attorney that will fight buy your side and help you receive the help you need. Contact a Recall Attorney.

Aug
15

By Robert Koenig, Esq.

Motorcyclist Injured on the 101

Category: Blog, Motorcycle Accidents, Negligence, News, Personal Injury Tags: California, california highway patrol, Dodge Ram, motorcycle, Pickup truck, Traffic collision

(Photo credit: dojomojomofo)

Motorcycle riders can receive serious personal injuries when they are involved in roadway accidents. It is important for motorcyclists to be careful when they are on freeways or side streets because of all the potential harm that can come their way. On Tuesday evening, August 14, one man was injured while riding his motorcycle in Novato.

Jul
6

By Robert Koenig, Esq.

Identity of Motorcyclist Hit by Pickup Truck Found

Category: Blog, Motorcycle Accidents, News, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death Tags: california highway patrol, motorcycle, Naval Air Station Lemoore, Pickup truck, Truck driver

A shattering accident has taken place near Fresno. When a motorcycle rider gets involved in a collision, the outcome is normally devastating. However, an incident that has recently taken place in California is a bit more complex. The rider of the motorcycle was not hit while she was on her vehicle, but rather when she was thrown out into the road. It is then that an unsuspecting automobile hit the rider. Sadly, the driver didn’t wait for authorities to appear but instead rode away from the scene.

Motorcycle Driver (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Jun
22

By Robert Koenig, Esq.

Motorcycle Accident was Fatal When Rider Crashed into Truck

Category: Blog, Motorcycle Accidents, News, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death Tags: injury, Los Angeles, motorcycle, Traffic collision, Truck driver, Wrongful death claim

Braga, 2011. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

For motorcycle drivers, driving accidents can prove to yield very serious personal injury, sometimes even resulting in wrongful death. The fact that they have very little cushioning and protection makes motorcycle riders prone to harm when out in the road. Sadly, this was the case for a motorcyclist one grave weekend.

Apr
17

By Robert Koenig, Esq.