What should I do if I'm hurt in an accident caused by a defective acceleration in my Toyota?
If your Toyota unexpectedly accelerates and you are unable to prevent the acceleration by removing your foot from the gas pedal and putting your foot on the brake pedal then you may be able to collect damages in a product liability lawsuit against Toyota for the injuries that you incurred. You may also have a claim against Toyota if you were not the driver, but rather a passenger in the Toyota, an occupant of another vehicle, a pedestrian, a bicyclist, or a motorcyclist involved in an accident with a defective Toyota. A product liability attorney can help you determine if you have a valid claim against Toyota for your injuries.
Other Toyota Recall FAQs
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What is a Toyota motor vehicle defect?
A: A motor vehicle can be defective in one of three ways. Specifically, a motor vehicle is defective if: (1) there was a manufacturing defect – a part of the … More -
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How do I file a safety complaint about a defective Toyota?
A: The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) is an office within the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) respondible for conducting defect … More -
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Can I sue if I'm hurt in an accident caused by a defect in my Toyota?
A: Yes, you can sue if your accident was caused by a defect in your Toyota. Your lawsuit would be filed under a product liability theory of law in state … More -
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Am I at fault for an accident if it happened because my brakes failed on my Toyota?
A: You are not at fault if your negligence did not cause the accident. In other words, if you acted like a reasonable person would act in the situation and could not … More -
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If my Toyota is on a recall list, will I be liable if I'm in an accident?
A: You will only be liable in an accident if you were negligent in your driving or in getting your vehicle repaired after you were informed about the recall. Generally, … More -
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What legal rights does someone have if they've been injured in a car accident with a car that has been recalled?
A: In general, when a person is injured as a result of another person's negligence, the injured party may pursue a claim against the party or parties that caused the … More -
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Once an automobile recall is initiated, can I take independent legal action for injuries I may have suffered?
A: Yes. The law specifically states that the recall remedies are in addition to other available legal remedies. To determine specific State law remedies, you should … More -
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What is a safety-related motor vehicle defect?
A: The United States Code for Motor Vehicle Safety (Title 49, Chapter 301) defines motor vehicle safety as “the performance of a motor vehicle or motor vehicle … More -
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How are problems with recalled vehicles or equipment remedied?
A: Once a safety-defect determination is made, the law gives the manufacturer three options for correcting the defect – repair, replacement, or refund. In the case … More -
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What does 'duty' mean in a lawsuit for injuries?
A: When talking about negligence, duty is the legal obligation that the law imposes on us to protect and respect the safety of others around us. That means doing … More
