A 59 year-old woman died while driving her Toyota Camry –
one of the many vehicles were recalled for uncontrolled acceleration. Her
family believes that the manufacturer is responsible for her death and is
filing a lawsuit against the company.
Before the woman crashed her vehicle into the Sacramento
River, she called her daughter and told her she could not stop the vehicle. The
phone call took place shortly before the woman crashed and died. Unfortunately,
by the time responders arrived at the scene the female was submerged under
water in the back seat of her Camry.
According to the family’s attorney, their investigation
illustrates that no brakes were applied at the time, which is consistent with
brake failure.
Vehicle Recalls and
Sustaining Injuries
While deaths caused by vehicle malfunctions may be rare,
vehicle malfunctions do exist and may cause severe injury. While most vehicles
are safe, manufacturers commonly make mistakes. Recently, several extremely
popular vehicle manufacturers issued recalls due to defective airbags. Toyota
has issued recalls previously because of their unintended acceleration and
faulty power window switch which was seen as a fire hazard.
Unintended acceleration can cause severe danger. In one
instance, a man was traveling at 80 MPH and could not stop his vehicle. He had
to seek emergency help. Depending on the situation, the injuries can be serious
– like in the event where the 59 year-old woman crashed into the river.
As a result, Toyota announced a $1.1 billion settlement to
resolve lawsuits alleging the unintended acceleration.
Personal Injury
Lawsuit
Manufacturers have a lawful duty and responsibility to
provide products that are safe for public. Legally, all manufacturers can be
held liable for products that should have been safe, but caused injury to consumers.
If you were recently injured in an accident caused by a
vehicle malfunction, you should speak to a defective product attorney
immediately. A defective product attorney will work to earn you monetary
compensation for your physical pain and financial injuries. Do not be taken
advantage of by a large corporation. If you have been injured, take legalrecourse and contact us today.