Personal Injury Law

Possible Toyota Malfunction Crash in New York

The driver of a Toyota lost control of his vehicle and crashed into two vehicles in a New York parking lot. CNN reported that there were no major injuries. But the driver of the Toyota told officials that he lost control of his car because the gas pedal got stuck. Investigators are looking into whether a faulty Toyota gas pedal may have caused this collision.

Over the last several months, Toyota has recalled nearly 10 million vehicles worldwide for auto product defects relating to faulty gas pedals, floor mats and brakes. A majority of the recalled cars experienced problems with sudden acceleration. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that, so far, at least 100 people have been killed and thousands injured as a result of these defective autos. Toyota has also paid a $16.4-million government fine over allegations of covering up these defects and delaying these recalls.

The vehicles included in the recalls are several popular models including Corollas, the Prius, Camry, Highlander, Tundra, Sequoia, Avalon and the Matrix. If you have been involved in a New York vehicle crash due to an auto product defect, you may be eligible for compensation. Remember, if you believe an auto product defect in New York caused your car to crash, preserve the vehicle in its current condition so it can be examined by an expert for evidence of product defects, mechanical malfunctions and other evidence. The NY injury lawyers at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro LLP have years of experience in pursuing compensation for victims injured in car accidents caused by defective autos. Call us at 212-986-7353 for a free consultation and case evaluation.

Full post as published by New York Injury Talk Blog on May 20, 2010 (boomark / email).