According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Volvo is recalling 54,000 S60 and S80 vehicles in the United States. This comes after a fatal accident was reported where the death was caused by a defective airbag. The fatal accident sparked an investigation and eventual recall being issued by the auto manufacturer. Volvo made the decision to recall older generation S80 and S60 models that were manufactured between 2001-2003. The units being recalled are said to be ones sold or registered in high humidity regions and states in America. The recall is being initiated as Volvo claims that the driver side frontal air bag inflator may rupture. Following which metal fragments or shrapnel would be dispersed when the airbag is deployed. The airbag was manufactured by the ZF Group and the part is question is the ZF/TRW FG2 twin driver airbag inflator with the 5AT-148N propellant. The issue with the airbags issaid to be like the issues found in many Takata airbags. Volvo says it will replace the inflators with a modern propellant and inflator system in all the recalled vehicles. The NHTSA has said that it has been working with Volvo on the same matter since August 2019. The US agency and Volvo are cohesively working to gather more information and reviewing the data. If the findings show the need for more vehicles fitted with the same inflator system to be recalled, it will do so, as required. It is reported that according to the NHTSA data, 13,800 of the recalled cars are still being used today.
Compensation for Your Injuries
Under Florida law, the goal in a personal injury lawsuit is to make the injured party whole and restore that party to the position he or she was in before the accident took place. The law recognizes several forms of damages recoverable by victims of personal injuries. These remedies include loss of income, loss of earning capacity, pain and suffering damages, loss of consortium, compensation for future medical expenses that the victim will endure, and damages for any permanent disability or disfigurement suffered by the victim as a result of an accident. Remember that the law favors compensation for the injured party so long as the award is reasonable under the circumstances and is not deemed excessive. If you decide to go through with a lawsuit and you prevail, you will be awarded damages to cover the costs of the harm you have suffered.
Speak with a Personal Injury Attorney Today!
If you were injured in an accident or you know somebody who was it’s important to do your homework before making important decisions. And believe me, you do have some important decisions to make. At some point, you must decide how you want to pursue your accident case. Do you hire an attorney? Or do you go at it alone? If you go out alone, how do you deal with the insurance adjuster? What information is important to obtain? At Suarez and Montero, our car accident attorneys can help! Our car accident lawyers have experience handling personal injury or accident cases and will know exactly how to gather the specific evidence that is necessary to support your claim and prove your claim in court if necessary. This evidence may include witness testimony medical and financial records photographs expert reports exhibits and illustrations. Personal injury attorneys if experienced usually have strong negotiating skills and are very good at communicating with the insurance company claims representative. Our car accident injury lawyers understand the ins and outs of the rules governing insurance contracts, claims handling, court procedure, tort law, and proving damages. Only by speaking with an experienced car accident attorney will you be able to tell if the injuries you’ve suffered and the accident you were involved in is compensable. A consultation appointment takes less than an hour in most cases, and if you have unrecovered losses, it could wind up being one of the best investments of your time that you’ll ever make. Our attorneys are ready to provide proven legal representation and stand ready to protect your rights. We are available 24/7 to give you a free, no risk case consultation!
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