More Information about Sudden Acceleration
Sudden acceleration is an extremely dangerous auto defect that can cause serious injuries or death. It is a very frightening issue for drivers on U.S roadways and recent reports of the defect in popular Toyota vehicles is a cause of grave concern. The unprompted and unexpected acceleration of a vehicle due to a serious electronic defect can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle and cause a deadly collision.
The Toyota sudden acceleration attorneys of Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C are very concerned about this issue and are monitoring the developments very closely. We understand how dangerous auto defects can be and how they can affect the livelihood of drivers and their passengers. If you have been injured by the sudden acceleration of a Toyota vehicle, contact us at 800-242-2874 immediately.
What is the Cause of Sudden Acceleration?
As vehicle technology has progressed, systems that used to be controlled manually have increasingly turned to electronic control systems. While such advancements have helped make cars perform better and more efficiently, a defect in the computerized system can pose a serious hazard to persons inside the vehicle.
In October of 2009, Toyota issued a nationwide recall for nearly 3.8 million vehicles including popular models like the Prius hybrid, Camry sedan, and Lexus ES luxury vehicles. While Toyota officials claim that the problem is caused by unsecured floor mats, many believe that this is not the case. Instead, people have claimed that the problem is actually caused by a defect in the ETCS-1 electronic throttle control system.
The problem with electrical system defects is that they generally leave little evidence of malfunction and may only exhibit problems sporadically. This often leads to incorrect diagnosis of the problem or accidents being inaccurately blamed on driver error. As the number of sudden acceleration accidents increase, the demand for accountability from the manufacturer has risen steadily.
In fact, research shows that the initial design for the ETCS-1 system calls for a fail-safe to be installed in Toyota vehicles to help shut off the electronic throttle control in the event of sudden acceleration, allowing the driver to stop the vehicle. Consumers allege that the company stopped selling vehicles with this feature in 2001 and subsequent models do not have a fail-safe to protect against sudden acceleration.
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If you have suffered injury due to the sudden acceleration of your Toyota vehicle, you are not alone. The experienced attorneys of Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C have extensive experience dealing with auto defect and car accident cases and are here to help you get the compensation you deserve. For help with your case, contact a Toyota sudden acceleration lawyer at 800-242-2874 today.
