Toyota Recall: Do you have a recall lawsuit?
Toyota has recalled roughly 1.3 million cars and SUVs in the U.S. as part of the latest recall involving Takata front passenger airbag inflators.
Millions of Americans rely on their cars, trucks and sport utility vehicles every day. Drivers and passengers depend on their vehicles to give them safe passage to their schools, their jobs and their homes. Some vehicles on the road carry serious defects before they leave the factory. These defects can cause accidents that can lead to serious injuries or deaths. When manufacturers discover these defects, they issue vehicle recalls. People who have been injured in accidents due to defective vehicles may also be eligible to file vehicle recall lawsuits.
Reasons for Vehicle Recalls
Some vehicle recalls may be for simple cosmetic reasons or to replace a defective minor component. However, several major news stories have surfaced about serious defects that have led to vehicle recalls affecting millions of drivers. Many of these recalls involve defects that can compromise a driver’s ability to operate the vehicle in a safe manner. Some of these defects include issues with:
- Steering components
- Airbag deployment systems
- Ignition switches
- Seat belts
- Electrical systems
- Tires and wheels
- … and much more
Major Automakers Enact Vehicle Recalls
Several of the most notable auto manufacturers have enacted vehicle recalls in recent years. These vehicle recalls were intended to resolve problems stemming from defective parts. Many of the defects that spurred the recalls led to injuries and deaths, which brought more attention to the problems. Major automakers who have enacted vehicle recalls include:
- Ford Motor Co. for steering column defects
- General Motors for defective ignition switches
- Honda Motor Co. for flaws in the airbag deployment system
- Toyota Motor Co. for sticky accelerator pedals
- … and much more
Injuries from Vehicle Recalls
Thousands of drivers and passengers have suffered injuries from accidents caused by defective vehicles. Many of these injuries prompted vehicle recalls after accident reports reached the news media. Some of the injuries attributed to defects related to vehicle recalls include:
- Broken bones
- Spinal damage
- Concussion and head trauma
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Internal organ damage
- Paralysis
- Burns
- Cuts and lacerations
- Death
- … and much more
Awards from Vehicle Recall Lawsuits
Drivers and passengers who have been injured in accidents related to vehicle recalls should contact the attorneys at The Sanders Firm. Our attorneys have worked with numerous clients on vehicle recall lawsuits. Victims are eligible to receive compensation for expenses such as:
- Hospital stays
- Physician office visits
- Surgical procedures
- Pre- and post-operative care
- Physical rehabilitation
- Prescription medication
- Lost wages
- Lost future income
- Loss of consortium
- Future medical expenses
- Mental health treatment
- Pain and suffering
- … and much more
The recent recall from Toyota includes 2012 Toyota and Lexus models:
4Runner (2010 through 2016)
Corolla (2010 through 2013)
Matrix (2010 through 2013)
Sienna (2011 through 2014)
ES 350 (2010 through 2012)
GX 460 (2010 through 2017)
IS 250C (2010 through 2015)
IS 350C (2010 through 2015)
IS 250 (2010 through 2013)
IS 350 (2010 through 2013)
IS-F (2010 through 2014)
The affected airbags were made with ammonium nitrate that could explode when the bag deploys.
Toyota sent a letter to owners who may be affected by the recall.
The Takata airbag recall has affected virtually all major automakers.
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Know Your Rights in a Vehicle Recall Lawsuit
To find out how we can help you with a vehicle recall lawsuit, contact us today 1.800.FAIR.PLAY. Our friendly staff will ask a few questions about your case and connect you to a vehicle recall lawsuit attorney. You can also fill out the form on our website: https://thesandersfirm.com/contact-us/