Toyota Recalls 1.7 Million Vehicles

In the middle of January Toyota made an announcement that it would be recalling 1.7 million vehicles because of faulty passenger airbag inflators. Unfortunately, vehicle recalls just like this one are more common of an occurrence than many people realize. The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards are in place to keep both passengers and drivers safe. When there is a manufacturer’s defect or when the manufacturer fails to comply with these safety standards, an auto recall may be necessary. The current problem Toyota is facing is one they are no stranger to. The issue involves Takata airbag inflators, which they…

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With the recent recalls of Romaine lettuce and Jennie-O Turkeys as a result of salmonella and E. coli there are lots of questions swirling around. The second question after, “Did I buy some romaine lettuce or turkey lately?” is more than likely what to do next if you have purchased and ingested these foods. One course of action would be to file a product defect claim. Now you might be thinking how a product defect claim about food would work. Here is what you need to know about product defect claims. Proving Liability Information required to address liability varies by…

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At the end of May, popular car seat manufacturer, Graco, announced they were recalling more than 25,000 car seats based on evidence that they may not properly restrain children in the event of an accident. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the Graco My Ride 65 car seat failed to meet safety standards set in place by policy makers. The report indicates that children who are not restrained appropriately may be at risk of sustaining serious injuries in a crash. The recall involves Graco My Ride 65 seats that were produced between May and August of 2014…

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Vehicle recalls and defects happen more often than many people realize, which can create a real problem for consumers. Many vehicle recalls are minor, but not all, which is why it is important for car owners to pay attention to the news and watch for brand-specific recalls. Not only are vehicle recalls and defects a major inconvenience, but they can result in serious accidents and injuries. You may remember the Takata airbag situation a few months back - one of the largest recalls there ever was, resulting in a handful of deaths and numerous serious injuries. In addition to the…

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People get injured for a wide range of reasons every single day in the United States. From car accidents to construction worksite accidents and injuries from defective products, there are many incidents that can lead to a personal injury lawsuit. As consumers, we expect the products we buy to be safe and well-made. When they malfunction in anyway, leading to injury - or worse - the responsible party should be held accountable. Every single year serious injuries and fatalities are caused by defective or improperly made products. All consumer products must be within compliance and pass safety regulations. Both manufacturers…

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In August of this year, several of Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 smartphone’s exploded around the same time, globally. Engineers at Samsung thought that the battery was the problem so they issued a recall for Galaxy Note 7 fitted with the old batteries and continued to ship out new Galaxy Note 7 phones fitted with batteries from a new supplier. Unfortunately, the solution was flawed and more reports of Galaxy Note 7 phones (fitted with new batteries) exploding came rushing in. That is when the South Korean company issued a recall for all Galaxy Note 7 devices. The United States Consumer…

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Accidents and injuries occur every single day in the United States, for numerous reasons. When we buy a product from a reputable store or online, we assume it is safe and that there will be no problems. However, sometimes a defective product can cause a dangerous situation, resulting in serious injury or even death. If a product is defective, it's obviously not your fault, but it can be difficult to know how to proceed. In the event someone is injured by a defective product, there are three types of product liability claims that may apply: Design Defect Manufacturing Defect Marketing…

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Accidents and injuries occur every single day in the United States, for numerous reasons. When we buy a product from a reputable store or online, we assume it is safe and that there will be no problems. However, sometimes a defective product can cause a dangerous situation, resulting in serious injury or even death. If a product is defective, it's obviously not your fault, but it can be difficult to know how to proceed. In the event someone is injured by a defective product, there are three types of product liability claims that may apply: Design Defect Manufacturing Defect Marketing…

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Auto recalls are an unfortunately common occurrence, especially these days. Whether due to a manufacturer’s defect or a failure to comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, auto recalls happen all the time. One of the most widely publicized cases surrounds Takata airbags. You may have heard about this case in the news, but it is worth mentioning briefly before we take a more in depth look at your rights when it comes to auto recalls. Takata airbags are manufactured by a Japanese company and have come under fire within the last year for their faulty airbags. The defective…

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Auto recalls are an unfortunately common occurrence, especially these days. Whether due to a manufacturer’s defect or a failure to comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, auto recalls happen all the time. One of the most widely publicized cases surrounds Takata airbags. You may have heard about this case in the news, but it is worth mentioning briefly before we take a more in depth look at your rights when it comes to auto recalls. Takata airbags are manufactured by a Japanese company and have come under fire within the last year for their faulty airbags. The defective…

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