Toyota Sudden Acceleration Saga
ABC’s Nightline recently aired an investigative report regarding the the Toyota sudden acceleration saga. Importantly, the report discusses how the problem no longer seems limited to faulty floormats. According to ABCNews.com:
Calling into question Toyota’s claims that it had solved the problem of its runaway cars, federal safety officials said today that the recall of 3.8 million floor mats ‘is simply an interim measure, not a remedy of the underlying defects in the vehicles.’ ABC News reported Tuesday that some Toyota owners were in rebellion and said the floor mats did not explain what caused their cars to suddenly surge up to 100 miles per hour. In a statement this afternoon, the Department of Transportation and the National Highway Safety Administration said, ‘This matter is not closed until Toyota has effectively addressed the vehicle defect by providing a suitable remedy.’
More information regarding the current status of this defect can be found at the New York Times’s Wheels Blog and the LA Times. 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.
