Takata Airbag Recall – Is My Car Affected?
“Colson Hicks Eidson is recognized as one of the top litigation firms in the country, handling local, national and international litigation for a wide range of clients.” – Chambers USA CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS EXPLAIN WHAT TO DO More than 11 million vehicles might have defective air bags that explode and blast metallic shards at the […]
Takata Airbag Recall
WHAT CAUSES ROLLOVER ACCIDENTS? FIRM PARTNER APPOINTED LEAD COUNSEL FOR PERSONAL INJURY TRACK FOR NATIONWIDE TAKATA LITIGATION More than 17 million vehicles in the US might have been voluntarily recalled by Honda and a number of other auto manufacturers because they contain air bags that, when deployed in an accident, are at risk of exploding […]
Are Florida Car Owners Ignoring the Takata Recall?
Auto recalls can often feel burdensome and inconvenient. Some people don’t like making an appointment at dealerships, being without their car or they don’t want to deal with possible up sales on other repairs. However, recalls are issued due to problems with a product’s safety. This means that every time you ignore a recall, you […]
Takata Airbag Recalls Continue to Expand
An additional 3.3 million defective Takata airbag inflators are being recalled. Automakers affected by the recall include: Toyota, Honda, Ford, Tesla, Subaru, GM, Fiat Chrysler, Mazda, BMW, Mitsubishi, Jaguar Land Rover, Audi and Daimler Vans. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website, an estimated 37 million vehicles with Takata airbags are under […]
What Should I Do If My Car Is Part of the Takata Airbag Recall?
Since the Takata airbag recall was first announced, it has been repeatedly expanded as more and more vehicles are revealed to contain the dangerous airbags. With the list of vehicles involved in the recall continuously expanding, many vehicle owners may be unaware that their car or truck has been included in the Takata airbag recall. How Can […]
How the Takata Airbag Recall Could Have Been Prevented
The Takata airbag recall has resulted in vehicle occupants suffering catastrophic injuries and death. However, could it have been completely avoided? A recent article in Fortune makes the case for how the Takata airbag recall could have been prevented. What Could Takata Have Done to Avoid Making Dangerous Airbags? We have blogged about the Takata recall on multiple occasions. During […]
Honda Confirms 20th Takata Airbag Death
Officials with Honda Motor Company confirmed another death caused by an exploding Takata airbag inflator. Honda said the person died on July 10 during a crash in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The unidentified person, who was in a 2004 Honda Civic, is the 20th death worldwide caused by Takata’s defective airbag inflators. Officials with the National Highway Traffic […]
Florida Car Crash Could Be the 13th US Death Caused by Defective Takata Airbags
A fatal auto accident involving a 34-year-old woman in Holiday, Florida could be the 13th death in the United States caused by defective Takata airbags. Investigators with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Honda claim the airbag inflator on the driver’s side of the 2002 Honda Accord ruptured. According to NHTSA, the ammonium nitrate […]
Will Takata Avoiding Bankruptcy Help Recall Victims?
The Takata Recall is getting more and more troubling, and now the government is increasing its own involvement. U.S. Senators have sent letters to the embattled auto parts maker. They want guarantees that the company will be able to repair the defective safety devices it sold. But will the company’s response be what lawmakers had […]
Are Takata Recall Repairs Taking Too Long?
She was driving her Honda Civic to go get a flu shot when a truck took a left-hand turn in front of her. This California woman ran head long into the truck. She would later pass due to her injuries, but some question if the collision was the cause of her wounds. The airbag that […]
