Toyota Recalls 2007-2011 Tundra
On May 12, 2011, Southeast Toyota recalled 2007-2011 Tundra vehicles for failure to comply with the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems” (TPMS) requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard #138. The TPMS on some vehicles may not have been properly calibrated. As a result, the low tire pressure warning light may not be activated if one or more of the vehicle’s tires fall below the threshold for when the low tire pressure warning lamp should illuminate.
If the driver does not receive a warning from the tire pressure monitor that one or more tires are underinflated, there is an increased risk that the vehicle will be driven with one or more tires underinflated and an increased risk of tire failure that may lead to a crash. Toyota reported that 1,629 units were affected by this recall.
The recall is expected to begin in May 2011. To remedy the situation, dealers will recalibrate the tire pressure monitoring system in compliance with the federal regulation at no charge.
Toyota Car Accident Lawsuit
When a consumer buys a new Toyota, that consumer is trusting Toyota to supply a vehicle that is well-designed and manufactured to the highest standards. All of the recent Toyota recalls undermine that trust and, if an accident occurs due to any defective design or poor quality control, a product liability claim may be pursued against Toyota.
Because product liability lawsuits are complex, it requires a great amount of skill on the part of your Minnesota car accident lawyer to build a winning case. Call 1-888-377-8900 (toll free) for a free consultation about a Toyota car accident lawsuit or submit our contact form. Pritzker Olsen attorneys have handled thousands of accident cases, with a record of success. Read our top settlements.
Our attorneys represent families in car accident wrongful death cases throughout Minnesota, including in the following cities: Twin Cities, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Rochester, Duluth, Moorhead, Mankato, Brainerd, Bloomington, Edina, Eagan, Eden Prarie, Apple Valley, Forest Lake, Maple Grove, Fridley, Plymouth, Minnetonka, Stillwater, Thief River Falls, Bemidji, Grand Rapids, Austin, Worthington, Woodbury, North Branch, Maplewood, Golden Valley, Shoreview, Blaine, Anoka, South St. Paul, White Bear Lake, Roseville, St. Cloud, Arden Hills, Brooklyn Park, Forest Lake.
Volvo Recall on 2010-2011 XC90
Volvo recalled certain model year 2010-2011 XC90 vehicles on May 12, 2011. These vehicles were manufactured from January 29, 201 through August 16, 2010. The power steering fluid may from the oil pipe connection at the steering gear valve housing. If the power steering fluid were to leak, it could lead to a sudden loss of power steering and increase the risk of a crash.
Volvo reported 350 units affected by this recall. Owners will be notified of the recall on or before May 31, 2011. Dealers will replace the oil pipes on the power steering rack, at no charge, to remedy the situation. For more information see: safercar.gov
Volvo Car Accident Product Liability Lawsuit
When consumers buy new Volvos, they are trusting that the vehicles were designed and manufactured to the highest standards. Volvo recalls undermine that trust and, if an accident occurs due to a defective product or auto design, a product liability claim may be pursued against Volvo.
Product liability lawsuits are complex cases requiring skilled legal representation. Our Minnesota car accident lawyers have decades of experience and a record of success. (Read about our top settlements.) Call 1-888-377-8900 (toll free) or submit our free consultation form.
Recall on 2010 Hyundai Tucson
Hyundai recalled certain model year 2010 Tucson vehicles manufactured between February 27, 2010 and April 17, 2010. These vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, for the photometry requirements of the rear reflector assemblies installed in the rear bumpers of 7,829 units.
The problems with the reflective devices could lead to reduced visibility of the rear of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. The safety recall is expected to begin during June 2011 and, at that time, dealers will replace the rear reflector assemblies at no charge.
Rear End Collision Lawyer
Contrary to popular belief, not every vehicle that rear ends another vehicle is automatically considered liable. If you rear ended a car that did not have proper reflective devices, you may not be at fault. Each rear end collision case needs to be thoroughly investigated to determine liability.
Pritzker Olsen attorneys rigorously investigate every serious accident and they have won millions for people whose loved ones were killed in Minnesota car accidents. Call 1-888-377-8900 (toll free) for a free consultation with a Minnesota Car Accident Lawyer or submit our contact form.
Toyota Recall Certain 2011 Tundra Trucks
On April 26, 2011, Toyota announced a voluntary safety recall on approximately 51,000, 2011 model year Tundra trucks to inspect the rear drive shaft. The rear drive shaft in some of the Tundra trucks may include a slip yoke that could break due to improper casting during the foundry process. If the rear drive shaft were to break while driving, there would be an increased risk of crash.
To date, Toyota is aware of one drive shaft slip yoke failure in a customer-owned vehicle. There are no reports of accidents or injuries associated with this recall. No other Lexus or Toyota vehicles are involved in this recall.
If you own a 2011 Toyota Tundra, you may need to have it inspected by a Toyota service technician. Based upon the inspection results, in a limited number of cases, the rear drive shaft may need to be replaced. The inspection and / or replacement will be performed at no cost to the vehicle owner.
Owners of the involved vehicles will receive a letter advising them of this recall starting in May 2011. Toyota will also post this information on its website, www.toyota.com/recall. To speak to a Toyota representative you may call Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331.
If you were injured in a crash due to a manufacturing defect, you may have a product liability claim. Product liability lawsuit are complex cases, requiring experienced product liability lawyers with sufficient resources to properly evaluate and prove product defects caused the accident.
For a free consultation about a product liability claim, call a Minnesota car accident lawyer at 612-338-0202 or 1-888-377-8900 (toll free). If you prefer, you may submit our online consultation form.
Cars Rear-Ended by 18 Wheeler Causes Fatal Wreck
According to the State Patrol’s MN fatal accident report, westbound traffic was slowing down for a backup caused by a car fire. “The semi was coming in too fast for the slowdown and the following crash occurred,” the State Patrol said in its report.
In this detailed area of law, the truck accident attorneys at PritzkerOlsen, P.A., have proven expertise in performing independent accident investigation and sorting out liability issues to assure victims just compensation for injuries, pain and suffering that stem from another driver not being in control of a commercial vehicle.
MN Lawyer for Rear Ended by Semitrailer Truck
PritzkerOlsen, P.A. is a nationally-recognized Minnesota law firm and represents clients throughout Minnesota and the United States. Minnesota car accident lawyers Fred Pritzker, Elliot Olsen and Eric Hageman have been voted Super Lawyers by their peers. Fred Pritzker has also been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America. To contact one of our lawyers for a free consultation about a car accident injury or death, please call toll-free at 1-888-377-8900 or submit the firm’s online consultation form.
Who Can You Sue in a Rear Ended by Semitrailer Crash
Being rear ended by a semitrailer is a violent crash. Very often these accidents are caused by inattentive drivers. Recently, there was a rear end collision near St. Cloud, Minnesota that involved 5 vehicles and resulted in 2 fatalities, 2 people were hospitalized in critical condition and 3 people sustained non life-threatening injuries.
The question then becomes, “Who can you sue if you are rear ended by a semi truck?” That is where experienced legal representation becomes critical. A skilled attorney will sort out who the liable parties (parties that can be sued) are in order to obtain the deserved compensation for you and your family. The liable parties in a truck accident lawsuit may include:
- the owner of the truck cab
- the owner of the truck trailer
- the owner of the freight
- the driver of the truck
- the driver’s employer
- if there is a parent company, they may be held liable
- the manufacturer of the truck (includes cab, trailer or any part)
- a third part maintenance company, if applicable
- in multi-vehicle accidents, the driver and owner of another vehicle
Semi truck and trucking accident liability is complex. It involves extensive investigation and analysis by the truck accident lawyer. Our law firm has experience sorting out these liability issues and we have the necessary resources to get the job done.
To contact a PritzkerOlsen attorney for a free consultation, please call 1-888-377-8900 (toll-free) or submit our online form for review by one of our attorneys. We have a proven track record and the resources needed to get you the compensation you deserve.
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Driver Using Cell Phone Rear Ended a Car and Killed a Baby in a Columbia Heights Accident
On March 18, a woman was speeding down Central Avenue in Columbia Heights and looking for the cell phone she had just dropped. She rear-ended a car stopped at an intersection and killed a baby, a 14-month-old. The baby was properly strapped into his car seat, but the force of the impact (remember she was speeding) caused fatal head injuries.
The woman, Jessica Howe, was charged today with criminal vehicular homicide in Anoka County.
A reconstruction of the accident determined that Howe was driving 55 miles per hour when the speed limit was 40. According to the accident report, Howe’s car left no skid marks, meaning she did not even try to stop, which makes sense since she said she was looking for her cell phone.
According to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety:
Each year in Minnesota, distracted or inattentive driving is a factor in one in four crashes, resulting in at least 70 deaths and 9,000 serious injuries. The Office of Traffic Safety estimates these numbers are vastly underreported due to law enforcement’s challenge in determining distraction as a crash factor.
Talking on a cell phone while driving is an especially dangerous form of driver distraction. A few states have made it illegal to use a cell phone while driving. In Minnesota, texting while driving is prohibited but talking on a cell phone while driving is still not illegal with a few exceptions. It is time to ban cell phone use while driving.
For more information, please see “Accident Caused by a Cell Phone.”
