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Oct-21-10 Tokyo Toyota Motor Corp. has announced yet another recall. This time 740,000 vehicles in the US (1.53 million globally) are being recalled to fix a brake-related problem that may cause fluid leaks. The models recalled include the 2005-2006 Toyota Avalon, 2004-2006 Toyota Highlander (non-hybrid models), 2004-2006 Lexus GS300, 2004-200 IS250, 2004-2006 IS350... - Fatal Springfield Car Crash Under Investigation
Apr-21-10 Springfield, MO A fatal car accident that happened March 19, killing a woman from Aurora, is under investigation by the Missouri Highway Patrol, who suspect that alcohol may have been a contributing factor in the crash. Thirty-seven year old Tara Williams died after the car she was driving, a 2001 Hyundia Accent, was pushed into the oncoming traffic... - Alcohol May Have Led to Fatal Missouri Car Accident
Apr-13-10 Republic, MO: Authorities are now required to check all drivers involved in fatal Missouri traffic accidents for alcohol consumption. Such was the case after a March 19 crash killed a woman from Aurora. The drivers of two other vehicles involved in the collision survived—and, while the incident is still under investigation, authorities say that on... - Toyota Recall: Possible Lives at Risk and Real Issue Still in Question
Feb-4-10 Detroit, MN Linda Hardy of Dallas took her 2008 Toyota Avalon to her dealership numerous times to complain of sudden and unexplained acceleration. "Please fix my car," she told them, recalling the events to Brian Ross in a report aired this morning on ABC's Good Morning America (GMA). Her car had raced out of control on three separate occasions between Tha... - Sacramento Car Accidents Claim Lives over the Holidays
Jan-5-10 Sacramento, CA December was a bad month for car accidents in the Sacramento area. The latest involved a man traveling the wrong way on the freeway in the wee hours on Tuesday, December 29. The car crash killed two individuals, including the wrong-way driver. Christopher Dann, 21, was traveling west on eastbound Interstate 80 when he slammed head-on... - Auto defect lawsuit filed after car driver ejected in car accident
Sep-30-09 Marshall, TX A woman has filed an auto defect lawsuit against Action Chrysler Jeep Dodge alleging the car dealership is liable for her son being ejected from his truck during a Texas car accident . Ronita Harris filed the suit on September 21, which states the dealership "marketed and represented that said vehicle was safe, when in fact it was unsafe... - Defective Auto Lawsuit Launched One Year After Women Dies in Rollover
Aug-12-09 Texarkana, AR An auto defect involving a 2000 Ford Explorer that was allegedly responsible for the death of an Arkansas woman is the subject of a defective automobile lawsuit in Texarkana. An auto defect lawyer is representing the family of the late Mona Troutman. It was on August 11th of last year when Troutman lost control of her Ford Explorer an... - When Someone Else's Car Accident Puts You in Hospital
Jan-12-09 Pittsfield, MA Car accidents happen every day, and they happen to good people. But a car crash in Pittsfield, Massachusetts just six days into the New Year illustrates just how easy it is to be going along, minding your own business and doing everything right, only to have someone plow into you and suddenly turn your world upside down. That happened... - With Friends Like AARP, Who Needs Enemies?
Dec-17-08 Miami, FL If you are a senior citizen, or someone approaching retirement, you are probably quite worried about what the future holds for you. After all, your pension may not be secure, your investments have likely lost value and even lobby groups that are supposed to protect you—organizations like AARP, which not only lobbies on behalf of seniors but a... - Asbestos Mesothelioma: A Death Sentence Has Its Price
Jun-2-08 Pittsburgh, PA The family of a pipe fitter who has since died from an asbestos-related disease is launching a second lawsuit against a collection of 35 companies. The lawsuit was filed in May, and states that the defendants should have warned workers and consumers about the dangers of asbestos, and asbestos mesothelioma . The late Ernest L. Edwards had... - Attorney Steve Estep On Sports, Entertainment, and Securities Litigation
Apr-23-08 Atlanta, GA: Steve Estep had just finished an unexpected filing when LawyersandSettlements contacted him in his Atlanta office. "Fortunately, we have electronic filing these days," he said. "I don't think I'd be able to keep up without it." From his description of his practice, it's hard to disagree! LawyersandSettlements (LAS): Your biography shows th... - Auto Manufacturers: Is Safety Secondary?
Feb-9-06 Rebecca Bond, from Orange Park, Florida was driving her 1997 Ford Explorer last June, 2005 when she ran off the road. The car rolled over five times after hitting a signpost. "The airbag didn't inflate and my wife was knocked unconscious when it flipped," says husband Mackenzie Bond. "She hit her head on top of the steering wheel and hi... - Your Car Could Be Killing You
Feb-8-06 Next time you notice that "clean car smell", hold your breath and roll down the windows. A study by the Ecology Centre in Michigan has linked car interiors with toxic chemicals, specifically PBDEs, which are used as flame retardants, and phthalates, used to soften PVC plastics. These chemicals are used to make seat cushions, armrests, floor coverings,...