Category: Auto Defects Articles

1.8 Million Toyota RAV4s Recalled Due to Fire Risk

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Automotive manufacturer Toyota recently announced a recall of over 1.8 million of its RAV4 SUVs. Vehicle owners who have suffered injuries due to a vehicle defect should turn to the product liability lawyers of Eisenberg, Rothweiler, Winkler, Eisenberg & Jeck, P.C. Our firm has a proven record of success in product liability cases, including a […]

$976 Million Jury Verdict in Defective Seat Belt Case

On November 11, 2017, Francis Amagasu’s life changed forever when the seat belt in his 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT failed to restrain him during a 45-mph rollover crash in Buckingham Township, Pennsylvania. As a result, he suffered catastrophic spinal cord injuries that left him unable to move his arms or legs. But almost exactly six years […]

Takata Recalls 10 Million More Air Bags

When you purchase a vehicle, you have a right to expect that it will be free from defects that could harm you or your passengers ─ especially in the event of a car accident. Modern vehicles have many built-in safety systems to protect you during a collision, including shatter-proof windshields, seat belts, and air bags. […]

How Did a Tire Blowout Result in the Largest Amputation Settlement in the Nation?

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While driving her family in her Saturn Relay, a woman was forced off the road as a concrete mixer’s tire exploded. The tire blowout resulted in the tread becoming separated and left to dangerously remain on a busy highway. This led to the Saturn Relay crashing into the huge tread and eventually caused a rollover […]