Recalled Car Accidents
Immediate investigation is required to preserve evidence, in all cases involving motor vehicle accidents and defective products. Our car accident lawyers serve clients in Boston and Massachusetts. For a free legal consultation, contact our attorneys today at 800-379-1244 or use our contact form.
Auto Manufacturers in the NewsTakata airbag recall. The NHTSA has called this the largest safety recall in U.S. history. As of July 2017, Takata airbags have been linked to 17 deaths, including 12 deaths in the U.S., according to the New York Times.This recall will ultimately touch more than 42 million vehicles in the U.S., if all repairs are made, according to a July 2017 article from Consumer Reports. Takata has said most airbags were installed in vehicles from model years 2002 and 2015.Toyota and General Motors. Takata is just one major recall. Toyota and General Motors have been fined by the U.S. government for failing to issue recalls even after they became aware of safety defects which resulted in deaths. Toyota had sticking gas pedals; General Motors' cars had faulty ignition switches. Attorney David W. White, who has represented plaintiffs in product liability and car accident claims in the Boston area, has discussed the General Motors recall in the local media. Read some of the insights he shared in this interview with Fox 25 TV in Boston.
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If you have been injured in a Massachusetts car accident, the cause may not be immediately clear. Any time you are in an car crash and do not believe you were responsible, you should contact an experienced Boston car accident attorney. You can also search online to see if your vehicle may have been subject to an auto recall. There are many cases when vehicles have been recalled, but consumers are not made aware.
After an accident, our Boston car accident attorneys can explain your rights for obtaining compensation for medical expenses and lost wages. There are several potential sources for compensation, including through your own auto insurance policy. Our lawyers can explain your insurance policy and what it provides. We work on a contingent basis, so we do not collect any payment unless we are successful.
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