Defective accelerator systems in Toyota vehicles have lead to the loss of resale value to many Toyotas. The lawyers of Rheingold Giuffra Ruffo Plotkin & Hellman LLP represent potential claimants in a consumer class action for loss of resale value.
We are pleased to announce that on May 14, 2010, a firm attorney was appointed to the Toyota Plaintiffs’ Liaison Committee for Personal Injury/Wrongful Death in the federal consolidated litigation In Re: Toyota Motor Corp. Unintended Acceleration Marketing, Sales Practices, and Products Liability Litigation, presided over by the Honorable James V. Selna, United States District Judge for the Central District of California Plaintiffs’ Liaison Committee. View the Judge’s appointment.
A firm attorney was recently interviewed about the Toyota cases by Bloomberg.
Rheingold Giuffra Ruffo Plotkin & Hellman LLP, handles a wide range of product liability cases, including those involving defective automobiles and components. In the past few months, Toyota has recalled over 5 million vehicles because of defects that cause the cars to accelerate out of control. Hundreds of people have reported experiencing this problem and dozens of have been killed and injured as a result of it. Initially, Toyota blamed the problem on floor mat interference with the accelerator pedal while the second recall blames worn out or sticky accelerator pedals. Many experts believe that the real defect lies in the electronic throttle control assembly that is common to many Toyota vehicles (both within and outside of the recalled vehicles). When a vehicle suddenly accelerates, the results can be tragic, including serious injuries and wrongful death.
Contact us today for a free consultation by an experienced auto product liability attorney. Call toll free at (212) 684-1880 or send us an email.
Our attorneys understand the hardships faced by seriously injured victims and their families. We will carefully review the circumstances of your accident and the current and future medical treatment your injuries will require. We currently represent a family in a lawsuit against Toyota who were seriously injured when their brand new 2009 Toyota RAV-4 suddenly accelerated while in traffic on a busy highway in upstate New York. Fortunately, they survived the accident but will have to live with the consequences of their serious injuries for the rest of their lives. Their story was featured on ABC News on several occasions. We will remain on the forefront of this litigation until all of these dangerous vehicles are removed from American roadways and made safe.
Have you or someone close to you been injured due to a runaway Toyota vehicle? Please Contact us today online or by telephone at (212) 684-1880 to speak with an experienced New York dangerous auto products liability law firm.
Contact us today for a free consultation. Call toll free at (212) 684-1880 or send us an email.
