Archive for the Liability Issues Category

“Fixed” Toyotas Still Accelerating

Edit | Date Posted: Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16 | Comments

More and more it’s looking like Toyota’s sudden acceleration issue isn’t about the gas pedal at all, but more with the internal computer that tells the car what to do.
Owners of vehicles that have been “fixed” by replacing the floor pad or acceleration pedal have still reported sudden acceleration issues. One driver who had his [...]

Don’t Drive and Text

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This riveting video shows what happened when one driver glanced down to text message someone while driving. If you have children that drive, this should be a must-watch video with them. This young man will spend years in prison as a result of a simple careless act.

For more information on Utah law regarding texting and [...]

Toyota Issues FAQ to Prevent Accelerator Related Auto Accidents

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We previously reported about Toyota’s vehicle recall for accelerator issues and now the company has just issued several guidelines to be aware of in case you have a problem with one of these vehicles. Please familiarize yourself with these suggestions, especially if you drive one of the vehicles listed in the recall. Some experts are [...]

World’s Most Discussed Product Liability Lawsuit

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I’m not sure in the grand scheme of things if Roe v. Wade is better known and discussed than the famous McDonald’s coffee spill case. Both are certainly controversial and carry some measure of hard feelings on both sides of the issues. However, it’s more likely that you know both sides of the story in [...]

Wal-Mart and Other Stores’ Toxic Jewelry

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Over the years a lot of products have come out of China containing hazardous substances. Sadly these issues continue to plague manufacturers in that country. Wal-mart and other stores have been selling jewelry made in China that contains cadmium, a cancer-causing toxic heavy metal which sits on the CDC’s hazardous substances list at #7 out [...]

Craig Swapp on KSL discusses texting and driving

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Craig Swapp appeared yesterday on KSL’s Studio 5 show to discuss the laws regarding texting and driving. Please be aware that there are tough laws and stringent penalties for texting while driving if you cause an accident. In utah car accidents, the first offense is a misdemeanor and the second will put you in jail. [...]