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Apr
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Toyota’s Uncontrolled Acceleration Causes Death and Lawsuit against the Manufacturer

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2007-2009 Toyota Camry photographed in College...

2007-2009 Toyota Camry photographed in College Park, Maryland, USA. Category:Toyota Camry (XV40) Category:Silver Toyota sedans (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

In Sacramento, another driver fell victim to a Camry’s inability to stop; but this time, the consequence was fatal. Mussarat Chaudhary drowned in the Sacramento River after her 2009 Toyota lunged forward into the water.

Toyota’s issues with the uncontrolled acceleration have caused attention, despite the company’s refusal to publicly announce them. This accident was clearly caused by the defect in the model. Chaudhary was on the phone with her daughter as she lost control of her vehicle, crying, “I can’t stop the vehicle, I can’t control the vehicle.” And then it was too late to do anything.

Because of the death of the wife and mother was caused by the company and not the woman herself, Chaudhary’s family is suing Toyota for damages and to create awareness of the manufacturing problem. Previous cases where drivers experienced uncontrolled acceleration have been settled out of court with Toyota, but now having an official lawsuit filed against the company could help prevent future injuries and deaths.

Toyota is currently in the middle of a recall involving Takata airbags in its early-2000 models. Though the fault lies with the airbag manufacturer, Toyota is receiving a large amount of negative attention. The negative attention stems from cases like Chaudhary’s and is really causing doubts for current and future Toyota owners.

Accidents like this are tragic and uncontrollable. Knowing what to do after experiencing a serious accident is often confusing, but vital. Contact a car accident lawyer today.

Feb
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First Toyota, Now General Motors

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English: Logo of General Motors Corporation.

English: Logo of General Motors Corporation. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

It has been a year of recalls in the automobile industry. First Toyota and now General Motors Co is recalling 13,680 cars globally. The reason for the recall is to address potential problems with improperly tightened suspension bolts.  Other problems include faulty airbags, according to the company. The U.S. safety regulators have also filed documents involving this recall. The issues have not resulted in any physical accidents or injuries, according to General Motors.

GM is recalling 8,519 2013 model year Chevrolet Malibu sedans in the United States. This is for problems involving the suspension. The problem is that one or more rear suspension bolts may not have been tightened properly. As you can imagine, this could lead to a driver losing control of the vehicle. This would increase the risk of a unnecessary car accident, according to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

General Motors is recalling another 1,060 of the cars in various other countries, which include Canada, Mexico and overseas, General Motors said. Owners should look for obnoxious noises and minor handling issues in vehicle, NHTSA claimed. General Motors has just begun to inform the vehicle owners.

General Motors also is recalling 3,896 2012 model year Buick Verano, and Chevy Camaro, Cruze and Sonic cars in the United States. But, this is for a different problem. This recall is being administered to address potentially faulty airbags, according to the NHTSA. An additional 205 cars were affected by the recall in Canada, General Motors said.

The driver side front airbag has a shorting bar that may intermittently contact the airbag terminals. This is a problem because there is a possibility that this will cause the airbags not to deploy. This will increase the risk of injuries, according to the NHTSA. The recall is expected to begin on February 13 of this year. General Motors is claiming that this recall is an expansion of one from last fall.

If you or a loved one have been in an accident due to a faulty product it is necessary to seek legal advice. It is the manufacturer’s responsibility to compensate the pain and suffering that you have suffered. An Accident Attorney will make sure that you receive every cent that you deserve.

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Sep
15

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Three-vehicle Crash on I-5 Injures Woman

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Three-vehicle Crash on I-5 Injures Woman

Early this morning, a crash on the southbound side of I-5 between the Magnolia Avenue and Brookhurst Street exits in Anaheim injured one woman and caused the closure of three lanes. The 6:15 a.m. collision on September 15, 2011 occurred when two cars merged into the same lane according to a witness statement as reported in The Orange County Register.

The woman who had been driving a Toyota Camry was taken by rescuers to the hospital, and a California Highway Patrol officer stated her injurious didn’t seem to be life threatening. The officer also stated in the news story that a Jeep Wrangler and a white Ford van were also involved in the collision. The officer didn’t know if there were other injured people, or which vehicle was a part of the initial crash.

If you are in an accident, you need support. The Accident Attorneys’ Group provides their clients the expert legal help to win results. You can feel confident that the car accident lawyer who represents you knows your concerns, and the issues you face with crowded roads, freeways, and highways that can lead to automobile accidents, motorcycle accidents, bus accidents, and truck accidents. The car accident lawyer knows these issues from the inside and out—as a legal professional and as a citizen who shares the road and lives in the communities.

The Accident Attorneys’ Group serves clients in many locations across the United States, and has a car accident lawyer to represent you in San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange County, San Fernando Valley, Ontario, Newport Beach, Los Angeles, Fresno, San Jose, San Francisco, Sacramento, and Las Vegas.

Aug
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Crash in Yorba Linda Leaves Two People Injured

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In the early morning hours of August 26, 2011, two people were injured on Imperial Highway and Valley View. The Orange County Register reported  a Toyota Highlander and a Honda Accord were involved in a collision around 8:24 a.m. According to Lt. Darrin Devereux of the Brea Police Department, one passenger who had been in the Toyota was taken to an area hospital. The victim’s injuries were reported to be minor to moderate. The Honda’s driver was also taken to the hospital.

If you are in an accident, you need support. The Accident Attorneys Group provides their clients the expert legal help to win results. You can feel confident that the car accident lawyers who represent you know your concerns, and the issues you face with crowded roads, freeways, and highways that can lead to automobile accidents, motorcycle accidents, bus accidents, and truck accidents. The car accident lawyers know these issues from the inside and out—as legal professionals and as citizens who share the road and live in the communities.

The Accident Attorneys Group serves clients in many locations across the United States, and has car accident lawyers to represent you in San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange County, San Fernando Valley, Ontario, Newport Beach, Los Angeles, Fresno, San Jose, San Francisco, Sacramento, and Las Vegas.