Massachusetts Personal Injury Library
Filing a Lawsuit After a Recalled Toyota Accident (Part A)
Even if you do not own a vehicle that was part of the Toyota recall, you still have a valid claim to a lawsuit if you were injured because of one. As a driver that shares the road with these defective vehicles, your safety is just as much in peril as the drivers of these vehicles.
There are more than 80 class action lawsuits aimed at Toyota Motor Sales as of March 8, 2010. A class action lawsuit requires a large group of people to file, but you can file a personal injury lawsuit with a car accident lawyer in Boston on your own. Automobile defect litigation is a serious lawsuit, as you will be filing against a large company, so it is best to first confer with a knowledgeable attorney that has experience with product liability cases.
Reasons for Toyota Recalls
Common problems associated with the vehicles in the Toyota recall are:
- Sudden acceleration and unintended acceleration
- Braking problems
- Electronic throttle system
Liability Issues
Examples of why you might file a lawsuit against Toyota, even if you don’t own a recalled Toyota, include:
- You were a passenger in a friend’s Toyota that crashed because of unintended acceleration
- A rental company loaned you a recalled Toyota, and you were involved in a crash in that vehicle
- You were involved in a pedestrian accident or bicycle crash that was caused by one of the Toyota recall issues
- You were run off the road by a driver of an out-of-control Toyota that was experiencing acceleration or braking issues
Deaths Associated with Recaled Toyota Vehicles
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has linked more than 50 fatal Toyota car accidents. These deaths were allegedly caused by the faulty acceleration and brake problems associated with the recent Toyota recall.
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