A recent recall, which covers 4.26 million Toyota cars and trucks, is aimed at reducing the vehicles' risk of sudden accelerations, which have led to 19 deaths since the 2002 model year. This follows widespread reports of runaway Toyota and Lexus vehicles. A review of consumer complaints to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows at least 1,000 incidents of unintended acceleration in Toyota vehicles in the last eight years, along with scores of accidents and injuries as well as untold property damage.
If you or a loved one have experienced acceleration problems that have resulted in injury or death from a Toyota manufactured vehicle, you may have a case. Our compassionate and experienced team of product liability attorneys represent clients nationwide and will answer your questions free of charge. For a free consultation with a Toyota litigation attorney from the law firm of Freidin • Dobrinsky, please call 1-866-495-8060.
Articles:
November 25, 2009- Toyota Recall Fails to Address 'Root Cause' of Many Sudden Acceleration Cases, Safety Expert Says
November 25, 2009- Owners of Toyota Cars in Rebellion over Series of Accidents Caused by Sudden Acceleration
http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/RunawayToyotas
November 26, 2009- Toyota to fix 'very dangerous' gas pedal defects
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-toyota-recall26-2009nov26,0,3295310.story
