Nice New Toyotas

Trying to find the facts about how many Toyota cars have been involved in fatal accidents as a result of mechanical failure is next to impossible due to the many articles written by attorneys trying to get rich at Toyota’s expense. News stories looking for sensationalism instead of reporting facts are also in on the hoax.

It could be hundreds, thousands or even millions of Toyota owners who are at risk according to what’s on the internet.

In reality, only 8 out of 4,200,000 cars have had a major accident as a result of mechanical failure, but you can’t find that fact on the internet or even buried in the bottom of a news article.

News stories are confusing numbers of recalls with actual accidents. Recalls are issued to keep accidents from happening. They are issued to make sure the owner of the vehicle does not have a problem with their car in the future.

However, when a recall is reported as an accident and Toyota owners are reported as being up in arms because of their defective cars, a smear campaign is in progress and the truth is not being told.

As a 2008 Prius owner, my anger is not directed at Toyota, but at those telling half truths and blatant lies about the company. My anger is directed at lawyers trying to get rich quick by convincing Toyota owners to exaggerate or invent problems about their car to file a law suit.

What has happened to honesty in reporting? What has happened to integrity in this country?

Back off and let a good car company, Toyota, continue to set the record of excellence in production, performance and price, as well as, safety. Something Toyota has always done. Stop trying to smear a good name.

America is a nation on wheels. Car ownership is built into the fabric of America: most Americans are completely dependent on their vehicles for getting to work and running errands. For that reason, when a safety issue comes to light with a company’s vehicles, it should be taken very seriously. This is all the more true when America’s largest automobile supplier begins a massive series of recalls for vehicles that can accelerate out of control.

Understandably there has been a massive backlash against Toyota over these concerns. Sudden acceleration has led to a number of deaths and serious injuries. Although reports have trickled in over the years of drivers losing control when their vehicles suddenly accelerate out of control, it has taken Toyota until very recently to issue a series of recalls. The most recent series of recalls has extended beyond accelerators to braking issues as well.

Initially they blamed the unintended acceleration on faulty pedals that get stuck under floor mats. Since then, new information has come to light that suggest both mechanical and computer errors as the culprits. The braking issues, so far restricted to their Prius model, is reportedly caused by a computer problem. Having so many different problems, with so many different causes, will not help Toyota rebuild its reputation.

Toyota is one of the world’s largest automobile manufacturers, holding a significant market share in every part of the world. Even in America, it holds a larger share of the market than any other brand. In addition, it is the largest contributor to Japan’s economy: the largest contributor of taxes and the largest single employer. A massive blow to Toyota’s wellbeing will be felt across the entirety of Japan’s economy.

Nonetheless, any company that puts its consumers at risk should have to pay the price. If you or someone you love has been seriously injured because of sudden unintended acceleration or braking problems with a Toyota vehicle, you may be entitled to compensation for your suffering and losses.

The compassionate sudden acceleration injury lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier are here to help you win the battle against reckless, profit-centric car manufacturers. To discuss your case with a lawyer, contact Habush Habush & Rottier today.

Joseph Devine