(Newswire.net — March 25, 2014) Scottsdale, Aerizona —
Scottsdale. AZ – March 24, 2014 – What if the very product feature people trust for their safety turns out to be defective by design, and that the manufacturers have been aware of it for decades but has kept it from the public?
“The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) probe into General Motor’s massive product recall is fast turning out to be one of the most sensational industry issue following Toyota’s $1.6 billion settlement last year,” said Michael Nysather of Scottsdale Accident Lawyers. He was referring to GM’s announcement in February, 2014 to recall certain Chevrolet, Pontiac and Saturn vehicle models built between 2003 to 2007, because of an ignition switch defect which causes the engine to turn off following a jarring event, unfavorable road conditions or even mere weight on the ignition key’s ring. The problem with the defect is that a shut-off engine hinders the deployment of airbags, which can be fatal in the event of an accident.
In July 2013, Toyota settled an automobile defect class suit arising from a faulty accelerator design. The settlement ended years of litigation which addressed only the plaintiffs claim that the defect and subsequent recall caused the devaluation of their vehicles. Toyota is still facing personal injury claims, including death, that may have been caused by the accelerator defect.
Now, GM is facing a similar dilemma as several reports, including this one published by the New York Post, links the ignition key defect with 31 crashes and 13 deaths. What is more, the motor company and NHTSA appears to be aware of the fault for almost a decade—having received numerous complaints as early as the mid-2000’s when sale of American cars was at the highest—but has done little to correct the problem. Now, the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate are poised to investigate as to why the government watchdog NHTSA failed to act sooner on the complaints according to Chairman of the House Committee on Commerce Fred Upton (R-Michigan).
I sit down w/ @CBSEveningNews to discuss our investigation into GM & NHTSA’s response to consumer complaints. WATCH: http://t.co/98bf366hfM
— Fred Upton (@RepFredUpton) March 13, 2014
Motor vehicle mishaps such as this recent crash which killed two in Scottsdale, AZ account for the highest number of fatalities and accident injuries in America.
For more information on how to proceed with a personal injury claim, visit Wade & Nysather Law Office’s website,www.AZAccident.com.
About Wade & Nysather Law Office
Wade & Nysather Law Office is Arizona’s premier personal injury lawyers. Backed by years of collective experience in the practice of accident law, Wade & Nysather’s accident attorneys and staff have helped thousands of claimants in getting compensation for personal injuries involving motor vehicle accidents, slips and falls, defective products and occupational injuries.
Wade & Nysather offers a no-upfront payment service, which translates to a quick attendance to and settlement of personal injury claims.
Wade & Nysather maintains three offices in central Arizona’s main cities:
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Wade & Nysather Law Offices—Glendale
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16222 North 59th Avenue, Suite B-220, Glendale, Arizona 85306
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Wade & Nysather Law Offices—Sun City
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11250 N 107th Avenue, Sun City, AZ 85351
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To learn more about Wade & Nysather Law Offices, or to avail of their accident law service, visit their websitewww.AZAccident.com or call their telephone number (480) 258-6200.