auto products liability

The Newport Beach personal injury law firm of BISNAR CHASE has filed two auto products liability lawsuits against Nissan on behalf of one plaintiff who was rendered a permanent paraplegic, and family members of another victim who was killed. Both were involved in California car accidents where Nissan's defective seatbacks collapsed and caused the catastrophic and fatal injuries. The defective car seats in the Nissan vehicles in which these victims were traveling were the primary cause of the catastrophic injury and fatality.

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Four people, including a couple identified as Ricky and Susan Phillips, were injured in a car accident in Chico after a tire blowout on a Ford Explorer SUV caused the driver to lose control and crash. According to a KHSL-TV report, the injury car accident occurred on Highway 99 in Chico the afternoon of March 29, 2011.

California Highway Patrol officials say Ricky Phillips was driving the Explorer with his wife. Their son Ryan Phillips, 24, and 10-year-old granddaughter, were in the backseat. Officers say one of the Explorer's tires blew out causing the vehicle to veer to the right. Phillips overcorrected and the car went off the embankment. Susan Phillips and the 10-year-old girl were ejected from the vehicle. Susan Phillips was airlifted with major injuries while the girl sustained a serious foot injury. Ryan Phillips sustained relatively minor injuries. Read the rest »

Honda Motor Company has issued an auto defect recall for more than 18,000 of its 2011 Civic model vehicles over concerns that the fuel tank could leak in a rollover crash. According to a report in Detroit News, the Japanese auto maker has also stopped the sales of some of the Civic models. Honda officials say the recall is to inspect and replace a part, which could "fail to prevent fuel from leaking out of the fuel tank into the evaporative emissions canister" in the event of a rollover. The fuel pump module in these vehicles has a rollover valve. But a manufacturing defect caused by improper welding of the plastic case may cause it to break or crack.

Sales of Some Models Halted

Honda went as far as to halt the sale of some Civic vehicles this week because the vehicles on dealer lots had not been repaired. A stop sale will remain in effect for 2011 four-door and two-door Civic models, which were manufactured at the company's Canada and Indiana plants. Honda has also warned dealers that if they sold a vehicle on the "stop sale list" the dealer will be solely responsible for injuries or deaths caused as a result. When the recall begins, dealers will remove and inspect the fuel tank unit and replace it if the rollover valve case is cracked. So far, the auto maker has not receive any complaints or reports of car accidents or injuries as a result of this vehicle defect. Read the rest »

A 40-year-old man was killed and several young victims suffered serious injuries in a car accident involving a 2004 Ford Expedition that veered out of control. According to a CBS news report, the fatal SUV rollover accident occurred on the 5 Freeway between Los Banos and Tracy in the San Joaquin Valley on March 5, 2011. Paula Jacobo, 39, lost control of her SUV. The Expedition reportedly swerved and rolled off the freeway and three of the six occupants were ejected. A 40-year-old man was killed and three girls, ages 17, 15 and 10, sustained major injuries. Jacobo and a 9-year-old boy sustained minor injuries. Police believe the ejected passengers were not wearing seatbelts. An investigation is under way to determine why the vehicle veered out of control.

My deepest condolences go out to the friends and family of the man killed in this tragic rollover accident. My thoughts and prayers are also with the many injured victims. I wish them all the very best for a speedy and complete recovery. Read the rest »

Carrie Jean Biondi, 31, was injured in a car accident after her front tire deflated and led to a crash. According to a news report, the injury car accident occurred on Highway 26 west of Heineman Drive in Calaveras County the afternoon of December 6, 2010. California Highway Patrol officials say the incident occurred when the front tire of Biondi's vehicle started to deflate rapidly. Biondi hit the brakes and spun the vehicle around. The car then went off the road, collided with an embankment and came to a rest. Biondi was transported to a local hospital for treatment of moderate injuries. Read the rest »

Auto defect victims who have been seriously injured in an accident will need to prepare themselves for a number of difficult obstacles. Hiring a personal injury lawyer can greatly reduce this burden. An experienced personal injury lawyer will ensure that you are properly compensated for damages.

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After an auto defect accident it is important to search for the best auto products liability lawyer. Finding an attorney who is skilled, knowledgeable, and experienced in defective product cases will be important to your case.

Remember that after an Orange County car accident it is important to preserve your vehicle. Your wrecked car could answer important questions. Do not let the insurance company send it to the scrap yard. Read the rest »

Victims of SUV rollover accidents can be threatened by catastrophic or fatal personal injury. Injury victims and their families of roof crush accidents should be aware of a number of different issues. Before starting your case it is well advised to consult with an experienced catastrophic injury lawyer, in California, who can guide you through the legal process.

What To Look For In A Rollover Accident

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Auto defects have been known to cause fatal and catastrophic injury. For some drivers this may come as a shock. The reality is that an auto defect could cause serious harm to you or a loved one when you least expect it.

Why Do Auto Defects Happen?

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Barbara Lowe, 74, was killed in a San Bernardino car accident the afternoon of October 27, 2009 after the vehicle she was a passenger in, crashed into a tree off Highway 38 in Big Bear. According to a news report in the San Bernardino Sun, Lowe was in a 1999 Ford Explorer when the driver veered off the highway and hit a tree. California Highway Patrol officials said Lowe was transported to an area hospital where she was pronounced dead shortly after the crash. The driver was also taken to the hospital with injuries, but the extent of his injuries is not known.
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