Many Defective Takata Airbags Still Not Repaired

As of March 2018, millions of defective Takata airbags are still awaiting replacement, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). How Many Takata Airbags Are Under the Recall Order? The NHTSA says that the airbags are in millions... Read more

Honda Says 60,000 Vehicles Still Have Defective Takata Airbags

Honda is warning Americans that 62,000 of its vehicles are “ticking time bombs.” In an exclusive article in the Washington Post, Honda says these vehicles, typically older Hondas dating back to 2001, have defective Takata brand airbags. Honda claims to... Read more

Takata Special Master Opens Claims Process for Personal Injury or Wrongful Death

There is now a process for getting compensation for Takata airbag-related personal injury or wrongful death claims. The court appointed Professor Eric D. Green to serve as Special Master of the Takata Individual Restitution Fund (IRF). Green is also the... Read more

Takata Agrees to Plead Guilty & Pay $1 Billion as Massive Recall Expands

Takata to Pay $1 Billion as Massive Recall Continues to Expand The largest automotive recall in U.S. history continues to grow as regulators say more than 20 million dangerous Takata airbag inflators remain on American roads. It is now estimated... Read more

New Takata Study Undermines Manufacturers’ Blame the Consumer Defense

“The findings in this analysis conducted for The Safety Institute are disturbing, said Richard Newsome of Newsome Melton law firm. “For months now, all we have been hearing is how it’s the consumers responsibility to not drive cars that have... Read more

URGENT: Takata Recall Update

Federal safety regulators announced more than 300,000 Hondas and Acuras should not be driven until their Takata airbags are replaced. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said new tests show these airbags have a much higher risk of exploding... Read more

Defective Takata Airbags Being Sold With New Vehicles

This morning the United States Senate Commerce Committee released another report as part of their investigation of Japanese airbag manufacturer Takata, which revealed that 2.1 million new vehicles have recently been sold with defective airbags. According to the Report, “Fiat... Read more

The Takata Airbag Defect: What Florida’s Consumer Advocates Need to Know. – William C. Ourand, Esq.

Florida is the “epicenter” of the Takata airbag debacle which has resulted in the largest automotive recall in U.S. history. Unfortunately, all signs indicate that the severe injuries and deaths will continue into the foreseeable future. The roadways remain flooded... Read more

BMW Adds Approximately 220,000 Vehicles To Massive Takata Airbag Recall

In early April, several of the world’s largest automobile manufacturers announced a collective recall of more than 3 million vehicles because of airbags that may deploy with too much pressure and fire shrapnel outward into the driver’s body. Read more

The Basics of Hiring a Product Defects Lawyer in Orlando

In 2021 alone, an estimated 11.7 million people were treated in an emergency department due to injuries from consumer products. Consumers deserve to feel safe when they buy and use products as intended. However, certain defects can cause injury or... Read more

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