Transportation Law, Products Liability, Consumer Protection

HBSS Secures $1.4 Billion Settlement in Toyota SUA Case

by Steve Berman on 2/27/2013

Back in 2010, a media firestorm erupted when Toyota owners across the United States reported that their vehicles were accelerating suddenly out of their control. Toyota issued several recalls impacting millions of vehicles,...more

Gene Grabowski on American Airlines' Brand Challenges [Video]

by LEVICK on 10/9/2012

LEVICK Executive Vice President Gene Grabowski discusses the problems currently confronting American Airlines and outlines what the carrier can do to regain passenger confidence. American needs to address issues related to...more

Motor Vehicle Safety Act May Be Closer to Implementation

by Howard Ankin on 2/14/2011

Chicago Motor Vehicle Accident Attorney Illinois Personal Injury Attorney The Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2010 was introduced in May 2010 following a series of Toyota recalls caused by an unintended acceleration...more

Taking On Toyota

by The Ammons Law Firm on 11/19/2010

Toyota’s troubles with sudden acceleration have given rise to litigation seeking to hold the carmaker accountable. Pursuing these cases in the courtroom will require a smart strategy and the willingness to face a tough,...more

Crash Survivor: "Air Bag Didn't Help Me"

by The Ammons Law Firm on 9/17/2010

When Brianne Haltom woke from a medically induced coma, she saw her husband's face and had a thousand questions buzzing in her head. "I was like, 'Did we have a party?' He was like, 'No, you were in a wreck,' and it all came...more

Tire Defect Attorney Files Lawsuit Against General Motors After Woman Killed in Car Rollover

by The Ammons Law Firm on 8/18/2010

Rob Ammons of the Ammons Law Firm has filed a lawsuit on behalf of Guadalupe Montana a representative of the late Maria Guadalupe Cabello de Montana, killed after a tire defect caused her car to rollover. ...more

Tire Defect Attorney Files Lawsuit Against Ford Motor Company After Woman Killed in Car Roll Over

by The Ammons Law Firm on 8/18/2010

Rob Ammons of the Ammons Law Firm has filed a lawsuit on behalf of Rogelio Lomeli a representative of the late Yesmit Rodriguez and two minor children. Rodriguez was killed after a tire defect caused her car to rollover. ...more

Dangers of Unbelted Students In School Buses

by The Ammons Law Firm on 8/9/2010

Beginning September 1, all new school buses are required to be equipped with seatbelts. But it could be years before students in the area are forced to buckle up....more

Watered Down Vehicle Safety Bills Reflect Influence of Automakers

by Robert Kraft on 6/8/2010

New auto safety bills have been introduced in the House and Senate. These bills are basically good for consumers, but they are considerably weaker than previous versions. This is due to negotiations with the auto...more

House Committee Approves Auto Safety Bill

by Robert Kraft on 5/28/2010

This week, pushed on by the recent Toyota recalls and runaway acceleration issues, the House Energy and Commerce Committee approved a new auto safety bill that would impose stricter standards on car makers. The bill now goes...more

Tire Safety and Aging: Precautions you can take to keep yourself and your family safe

by Andrew Weinstein on 4/28/2010

While most drivers are well aware of the inherent dangers of driving a vehicle on Florida’s roadways, far fewer realize that a substantial number of crashes are caused by improperly maintained or defective tires. The National...more

NHTSA Seeking Record Fine for Sticky Toyota Gas Pedals

by Robert Kraft on 4/7/2010

Here’s a roundup of stories relating to the news that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is trying to fine Toyota a maximum $16.4 million for failing to report accelerator problems in a timely manner. This is...more

NHTSA Says Toyota Acceleration Defect Linked to 34 Fatalities

by Robert Kraft on 2/17/2010

Here’s the latest roundup of Toyota recall news reports: NBC Nightly News (2/15, story 7, 0:25, Williams) reported, “Federal safety officials said today the number of deaths that could be linked to sudden acceleration of...more

Government Proposes Tougher Side Air Bag Requirements

by Robert Kraft on 12/7/2009

The Associated Press recently reported that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has proposed more stringent requirements for vehicle side air bags. New cars and trucks would be required to have larger and...more

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HBSS Secures $1.4 Billion Settlement in Toyota SUA Case

Gene Grabowski on American Airlines' Brand Challenges [Video]

Motor Vehicle Safety Act May Be Closer to Implementation

Taking On Toyota

Crash Survivor: "Air Bag Didn't Help Me"

Tire Defect Attorney Files Lawsuit Against General Motors After Woman Killed in Car Rollover

Tire Defect Attorney Files Lawsuit Against Ford Motor Company After Woman Killed in Car Roll Over

Dangers of Unbelted Students In School Buses

Watered Down Vehicle Safety Bills Reflect Influence of Automakers

House Committee Approves Auto Safety Bill

Tire Safety and Aging: Precautions you can take to keep yourself and your family safe

NHTSA Seeking Record Fine for Sticky Toyota Gas Pedals

NHTSA Says Toyota Acceleration Defect Linked to 34 Fatalities

Government Proposes Tougher Side Air Bag Requirements

Gene Grabowski on American Airlines' Brand Challenges [Video]

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