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Our eighteen-year-old client was driving on an interstate into
the early morning sun. As he drove over a rise in the road,
he struck a car that was disabled and stopped in the middle
of the road because a 150-pound wheel and tire detached from
a tractor-trailer rig traveling in the opposite direction.
The lugs holding the tire had broken off, causing the tire
and wheel to travel across the median strip, and hit and
disable the stopped vehicle.
Awarded: $ 3.5 million
Our client an 86 year-old woman sustained an injury
after being struck by a bus. The inattentive bus driver
was warned by a passenger that the woman was crossing
in front of the bus but could not stop in time to avoid impact.
Awarded: $1,000,000
Our client was operating his motorcycle on a two-lane road
when a large box truck made a U-turn into his path of travel.
The client attempted to avoid the collision by laying his
motorcycle on its side. Unfortunately his lower leg and
ankle came in contact with the truck causing seven
fractures and soft tissue injury.
Awarded: $785,000
DISCLAIMER: Please note that every case is different and these verdicts and settlements, while accurate, do not represent what we may obtain for you in your case.
Toyota recently issued a recall on approximately 214,570 Lexus vehicles due to a fuel system defect in the fuel lines that could lead to a fire.
The following passenger vehicle models from years 2006-2008 are affected:
If you own a Lexus affected by the recall, you should take your vehicle to a mechanic or Lexus dealer where they can repair the defect, if necessary.
Toyota's released statement on the defect is as follows:
"Ethanol fuels with a low moisture content will corrode the internal surface of the fuel rails. As this condition progresses, the engine malfunction indicator light may illuminate. Over time, the corrosion may create a pinhole resulting in fuel leakage. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel delivery pipes free of charge."
According to U.S. News & World Report, "There have been no reported vehicle fires or injuries associated with the defect. In many cases, a dashboard indicator lamp would light to signal a malfunction if a fuel leak were to develop -- but Lexus has found cases where a fuel leak was present but the light did not illuminate."
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration maintains a databank so that consumers can regularly check for recalls on vehicles, equipment, child restraints and tires.
Fuel system defects are serious and can lead to post-collision fuel-fed fires. If you, or someone you love, has been injured in a post-collision fire, contact us today for a FREE evaluation of your case.
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