Toyota Apologizes for Accidents Caused by Defective Vehicles
Toyota Apologizes for Accidents Caused by Defective Vehicles by San Antonio Sudden Acceleration Lawyer Justin A. Hill
Toyota appears to finally be accepting some responsibility for the problems associated with their vehicles. Toyota sudden accelerations have become a hot topic and a stain on Toyota’s reputation. Wednesday, Toyota apologized. According to the New York Times:
Akio Toyoda, the president of Toyota, was billed as the main attraction at a House hearing Wednesday into the company’s recalls of millions of cars — recalls for which he profusely apologized and took personal responsibility But the transportation secretary, Raymond LaHood, offered more surprises in testimony that was sometimes heated, including many occasions when he was unable or declined to answer detailed questions about his department’s dealings with the auto company. Both men spent hours before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, one of three Congressional panels investigating the recall of more than six million vehicles and the delay in responding to problems of sudden acceleration. Mr. Toyoda, with a translator to his right and the company’s chief operating officer for North America, Yoshimi Inaba, on his left, spoke in a calm, detached manner. He was criticized by a representative on the committee for failing to show adequate remorse for those who had been killed in accidents involving acceleration problems. “I extend my condolences from the deepest part of my heart,” Mr. Toyoda said.
This will not be the end of the saga that will likely, forever, change Toyota’s reputation as safe, dependable and quality made. If someone you know was injured or killed as the result of a defective Toyota vehicle encourage them to immediately contact a competent attorney for advice. It is extremely important to do this quickly to ensure that evidence is preserved, statements are taken, and the rights of all are protected.
