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Sometimes it is the case that a defect inherent in a product only comes to light long after it has caused personal injury. In such cases, those affected may instruct lawyers to commence a product liability claim, but one thing that is often overlooked is that such litigation may also be taken out by insurance companies which have incurred financial loss as a result of the defect.
A good example of insurance companies taking out a product liability claim occurred in 2011. It involved seven insurers, all of which believed they had suffered financial loss as a result of alleged defects present in the acceleration systems of various Toyota vehicles.
Lawyers representing the claimants argued that they had, in good faith, paid out over $10 million (US) in personal injury compensation, including no win, no fee costs, to people injured in car accidents involving Toyota vehicles.
The claimants, named as American Automobile Insurance Co., Fireman's Fund Insurance, National Surety Corp., Ameriprise Insurance, IDS Property Casualty Insurance, Motorists Mutual Insurance and American Hardware Mutual Insurance, stated that they sought to recover in excess of $240,000 (US) for compensation they had paid out for 14 separate car crashes, all of which they said could have been avoided had Toyota Motor Corp. managed to install a functioning override system. Such, a system, said the claimants, would have ensured the cars ceased to accelerate in the event of the throttle and the brakes being engaged simultaneously.
A writ stated that "certain of Toyota's cars and trucks have a defect that causes sudden uncontrolled acceleration to speeds of up to 100 mph or more."
However, Toyota sought to defend the claims and released a statement saying that the complaint was "completely unfounded and has no basis".
Product defects can damage lives. Claim compensation
YouClaim has a team of dedicated product liability solicitors, all of whom seek to ensure that consumers receive the full protection of the Consumer Protection Act 1987.
As such, we enable those who have been injured by faulty and defective products to receive the full, 100 per cent compensation they deserve for their injuries.
Whether you have suffered injury as a result of a fault or design defect in a car, toy, foodstuff, medication or any other product, we can advise you as to your best course of action and help you negotiate the legal process so as to achieve the best possible outcome.
Should you make a claim with us, you can rest assured that you will be entitled to a completely charge-free service, win or lose.
We have an excellent success rate and a team of leading specialists, all of whom work under the strictures and governance of the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
Although we are always prepared to fight for the claimants' interests and take our cases to court, we succeed in settling the majority of our claims out of court and never take a cut.
If you would like to find out more about our service and your legal rights, feel free to consult a legal advisor today, simply echat, complete an online claim form, or call us, on 0800 10 757 95.
