Toyota Sudden Acceleration Lawsuits
Toyota Sudden Acceleration Lawsuits by San Antonio, Texas Sudden Acceleration Attorney Justin A. Hill
The Toyota Sudden Acceleration saga continues to develop. Toyota is alleging that a fix is available for recalled Toyota owners. Many people are still alleging that the problem is electronic and not floor pedals, floor mats or mechanical. People continue to be involved in accidents, and now, lawsuits are piling-up. According to the Cleveland Leader:
The Toyota recalls have begun to trigger the filing of lawsuits across the country. A class-action suit in Brooklyn, New York was filed yesterday, a team of lawyers representing 15 plaintiffs filed a $1 billion suit in Florida, and suits were also filed in Ohio and Texas, amongst many others. While most of these lawsuits may represent a pesky headache for Toyota, as many of those involved were uninjured, there is likely to be at least one fatal case that exemplifies the seriousness of Toyota’s problems that could really put them in an even worse place than they are now.
On Friday, the New York Times highlighted one of these tragic cases. A 77-year-old grandmother was driving in her own neighborhood, and according to several witnesses they say her car accelerated out of control, ran several red lights, dodged other cars and eventually hit a tree at approximately 80 miles per hour. Guadalup Alberto, the driver, was killed.
A class action was recently filed relating to the problem of sudden acceleration in Toyotas. Our firm is currently investigating Toyota sudden acceleration cases. Sudden acceleration is a dangerous and potentially fatal defect. If someone you know was injured or killed as the result of a sudden acceleration defect, 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.
