Nearly 87,000 Jeep 2010 Wranglers have been recalled due to a fire risk. The government has received reports of 14 fires, although there were no claims of injuries or fatalities. The issue is a skid plate that makes it possible for debris to collect and press up against the SUV’s catalytic converter, which can lead to a fire. If you or someone you love has been injured by a manufacturing defect in a car or truck, call one of our injury attorneys today. We can help you assess your damages and move forward in a claim to recover your losses. Cappolino, Dodd, Krebs LLP is a trustworthy, experienced, and tough law firm. We care!
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87,000 Jeep Wranglers Recalled
May 22nd, 2012Could Electronic Stability Control Be In Big Rig Future?
May 18th, 2012A simple technology could prevent a lot of big rig accident and rollovers. It is called electronic stability control. Russ Rader with the Institute For Highway Safety states: “The technology is available, it is not expensive, and we should get it on large trucks.” According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, this technology is already required on passenger cars. In cases of loss of control over the car, the systems are automatically able to apply the brake on individual wheels. It has been estimated that the electronic stability control reduces accidents where the driver loses control of the car by at least 40%. That number could be the same for big rigs, busses, and other large trucks. A ruling by the NHTSA could become final within two to four years.
Texas Infant Dies In Tire Blowout Accident
May 14th, 2012It happened in another county of Texas from where we practice law. 277 miles away to be exact. In the small town of Snyder, TX, the life of a 2 month old baby was snuffed out in a moment. Three other children were seriously injured, too, despite wearing seatbelts. Another Ford SUV experienced a tire blowout. The rear tire of the 2000 Ford Explorer lost its air on Hwy 84, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle and overcorrect. The vehicle then rolled over several times. Many such tire blowouts or instances of tire failure take place on the rear, driver’s side tire, which makes it extremely difficult for the driver to control the affected vehicle. This usually provokes an overcorrection. Manufacturers of these SUV’s are often at fault as they may have outfitted a vehicle with a tire that doesn’t meet the vehicle weight needs. As the…
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