2009-2010 Toyota Corolla
For years, the Toyota Corolla has been one of the most popular cars in its class. It has been praised for its reliability and safety, especially at its price, and turned many people into Toyota devotees. In recent years, however, Toyota has betrayed the trust it worked so long to earn. Toyota Corollas from the years 2009 and 2010 are some of the many Toyota models being recalled for safety problems, including sudden unintended acceleration.
If you or someone you know has been injured because of a Corolla’s sudden acceleration, shoddy brakes, or loss of steering control, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, expenses, and suffering. With the help of the sudden acceleration lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C., you can fight for justice. To discuss your case with a lawyer, contact us today at 800-242-2874.
Sudden Acceleration
For months now, the public outcry against Toyota’s dangerous products has been growing. While driving their Toyotas normally, hundreds of people have found themselves suddenly trapped in a vehicle accelerating out of control. This has led to many deaths, but only in recent months has it become a worldwide scandal.
A brand once synonymous with reliability has now become associated with a number of extremely dangerous manufacturing defects. Unfortunately, Toyota’s initial responses to the sudden acceleration scandal did not clarify the full extent of the problem. Now that they are under closer scrutiny, more mechanical faults have come to light. In addition to dangerous accelerators, many Toyota vehicles also suffer from brake and steering defects.
Steering Failure
As if the incredible safety risk presented by the Toyota sudden acceleration wasn’t dangerous enough, many Toyota vehicles have also been singled out for failed steering systems. The Corolla in particular has been singled out for steering problems. Dozens of people have reported suddenly being unable to steer their Corollas, in particular, while on the highway.
At those speeds, a sudden loss of steering leaves drivers unable to safely direct their vehicles off the highway. While some people who experience sudden acceleration have been able to put their vehicles into neutral and pull over, those who experience loss of steering ability are unable to direct their vehicles to a safe location. Someone whose power steering fails may not face the horrors of uncontrolled acceleration, but a loss of steering can be just as dangerous.
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Any company that manufactures dangerous products should be held responsible for its negligence. If you or someone you love has sustained injuries because of an out-of-control Toyota, you may be entitled to compensation for your losses. To learn what steps you can take to put an end to dangerous business practices, contact the compassionate Toyota sudden acceleration lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C. today at 800-242-2874.
