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Toyota Recall Car Accident - Toyota Recall Lawyer

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

Minneapolis Toyota Recall Lawyer 1 Toyota Recall Car Accident Toyota Recall Lawyer Do you have a Toyota vehicle? Has the accelerator pedal stuck? Did the defective accelerator pedal lead to a car accident?

In an accident involving product liability, you have legal recourse against the manufacturer. Our lawyers currently handle Toyota Car Accidents. We offer aggressive, ethical litigation. Contact a lawyer for your Toyota Car Accident at 612-362-0000 and maximize your settlement with Toyota and the insurance companies.

Toyota Recall List

January 21, 2010 Toyota recalled more than 4 million vehicles due to problems with a sticking accelerator pedal. The models recalled include:

  • 2009-2010 RAV4
  • 2009-2010 Corolla
  • 2009-2010 Matrix
  • 2005-2010 Avalon
  • 2007-2010 Camry
  • 2010 Highlander
  • 2007-2010 Tundra
  • 2008-2010 Sequoia

The recall did not include any Lexus or Scion vehicles. It also does not include any of the following models at this time: Prius, Tacoma, Sienna, Venza, Solara, Yaris, 4Runner, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, and Camry hybrids.

Toyota Recall Lawyer

You may think in the case of an accident due to a recall-related issue you will be taken care of, but that is not necessarily the case. The company will usually offer a minimum settlement hoping the majority of the people will accept it to avoid litigation.

If you have had a Toyota car accident due to a sticking accelerator pedal, you will still have to prove that the accident was due to the defective accelerator pedal rather than driver negligence or error. It will take expert representation to prove your case and obtain the best possible settlement for you.

Terry, Slane & Ruohonen is a premier personal injury law firm.

  • We have decades of combined experience handling car accident-related personal injury cases.
  • Our partners graduated with honors and / or Magna Cum Laude from esteemed law schools.
  • Our partners are consistently named Minnesota Super Lawyers, a distinction awarded to only 5% of all personal injury lawyers in the state.
  • Our partners are frequent speakers on various subjects associated with personal injury law and litigation.
  • We have extensive trial experience. If an acceptable settlement cannot be obtained, we will gladly take the case to trial for you.

Toyota Recall Car Accident Lawyer

By hiring an experienced lawyer for your Toyota Car Accident, you will ensure that your rights will be protected and that you will receive fair compensation for your pain and suffering. Call 612-362-0000 or submit our contact form.

Call 612-362-0000 | No Fee Until We Win

7760 France Ave South, Suite 820, Bloomington, MN 55435, 612-362-0000
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BNSF Railroad Worker Killed By Train in Minneapolis

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

ambulance BNSF Railroad Worker Killed By Train in MinneapolisA 17-year veteran with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway lost his life in an unusual accident Tuesday morning. Officials reported that Samuel Lundy, 44, was using a remote device to move the train backward, when the last rail car jumped the tracks and pinned him against the building.

The accident occurred at the railway yard located at NE 37th Street and East River Road. They were dropping off loaded cars at a customer facility.

Emergency crews were called to the scene. Lundy was pronounced dead at the scene. He is survived by a wife and three children.

The Minneapolis Police Department was assisting at the scene. It is not clear what caused the car to derail. No one else was injured.

Minneapolis Third Party Liability Attorney

Work accident cases can be very complex. A lawsuit cannot be brought against the employer. But if an accident occurs at another location, a third party liability claim is one way to pursue compensation for an injury or wrongful death. Steven Terry, Chuck Slane, and Rich Ruohonen have decades of combined experience handling difficult wrongful death claims. Contact us at 612-362-0000. We will do all of the paperwork, negotiate with the insurance companies, and file your claim.

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Minneapolis Woman in Critical Condition after Squad Car Crash

Sunday, December 27th, 2009

car crash 11 Minneapolis Woman in Critical Condition after Squad Car CrashA Minneapolis resident, Jolene M. Vassallo, 34, is in critical condition after being struck by a deputy sheriff in Brooklyn Park.

The accident occurred at 1:40 p.m. Saturday, at the intersection of 93rd Avenue N. and W. Broadway. Minnesota State Patrol reported that Deputy Jason L. Majeski was driving his 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe east on 93rd Avenue, responding to a call, when he broadsided the 2004 Hyundai Elantra being driven by Ms. Vassallo. On impact, the Hyundai spun into a 2004 Honda Pilot going west on 93rd Avenue. The Honda was driven by Jackson Ziah, 48, of Maple Grove.

Jolene M. Vassallo, the driver of the Hyundai, was taken to North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale, in critical condition. Jackson Ziah, the driver of the Honda, suffered minor injuries. A passenger in Ziah’s car, Ethel R. Kpakah, 38, of Brooklyn Park, was treated and released from North Memorial. Officer Majeski was also treated and released from North Memorial.

According to the State Patrol website, Majeski was responding to a call and had his emergency lights on. The color of the signal lights at the time of the crash is still under investigation.

Minneapolis Car Accident Lawyer

In the event of any serious injury, it is vital to retain a personal injury attorney so that your rights are protected. The sooner an attorney is hired, the sooner the investigation and preservation of information starts. Eye witnesses need to be interviewed, photographs taken, and records requested.

Our Minneapolis Car Accident Lawyers have decades of combined experience with excellent results. Contact Steven Terry, Chuck Slane, or Rich Ruohonen at 612-362-0000. We will do all of the paperwork, handle the insurance companies, and file your claim.

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Fatal Head-On Crash in Becker County - 1 Dead, 4 Injured

Friday, December 25th, 2009

car crash 7 Fatal Head On Crash in Becker County 1 Dead, 4 InjuredTragic Christmas Eve Accident in Becker County

A 2005 Dodge Caravan, driven by Donald Larson, 67, of Detroit Lakes, crossed the center line on Hwy 34 and crashed head-on into a 2001 Chrysler being driven by Keli Krensing, 34, of Fergus Falls, on Christmas Eve night.

The Krensing family was traveling east on Hwy 34 when the fatal crash occurred, claiming the life of Robert W. Krensing, 34. The family members injured were:

  • Keli A. Krensing, 34
  • Allison P. Krensing, 11
  • Kaitlyn M. Krensing 7
  • Myia K. Krensing 3

Donald Larson, the driver of the van, was not injured.

The incident report from the Minnesota State Patrol stated the accident time as 5:30 p.m. The crash occurred about 15 miles west of Park Rapids, under icy conditions. Becker County Sheriff’s Office and the Minnesota State Patrol were working the scene together.

Minneapolis Wrongful Death Attorney
Any time of year a fatality is saddening; but on Christmas Eve, it is tragic. While there is nothing that can replace the loss of a loved one, receiving the compensation you deserve from the person responsible for your loved one’s death can help with funeral expenses, make up for lost income, and ease other financial burdens.

The Minneapolis Wrongful Death Attorneys of Terry, Slane & Ruohonen are here to help you fight for the compensation you deserve from those responsible for the unnecessary death of your loved one. Contact us at 612-362-0000.

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2 in Critical Condition After Head On Collision on I-94 Ramp Minneapolis

Sunday, December 6th, 2009

car crash 9 2 in Critical Condition After Head On Collision on I 94 Ramp MinneapolisA head on collision on I-94 ramp killed an unborn child and critically injured the mother, Tao Thao. Her 10 year-old son, Alex, is also in critical condition.

The accident happened at 11:45 p.m. on Saturday night. The Minnesota State Patrol reported that a Toyota Tundra, driven by Connie Stroud, 42, of Minneapolis, was going the wrong way on the 49th Ave. Ramp on northbound I-94 and hit a Toyota Sienna mini van head on. Yia Vang, 33, also of Minneapolis, was driving the van and suffered minor injuries.

All of the Vang children were in the van with their parents. Their names are Alex, Lucky, Michelle, Jackie, and Kelly. They range in age from 10 years old down to 3 years old. The four younger children all suffered minor injuries. all the injured were taken to North Memorial Hospital.

The accident is still under investigation. It has not been determined, yet, whether alcohol played a part in the accident. Although on the evening news, State Patrol Captain Matt Langer said that the driver was intoxicated.

Minneapolis Wrongful Death Lawyer

In 1949, Minnesota was the first state to include a cause of action for the wrongful death of an unborn child. In Minnesota, to bring an action for the wrongful death of an unborn child, it is necessary to:

  • prove the standard elements of wrongful death
    • a human death occurred
    • that death was due to negligence on the part of another
    • financial loss was suffered by the beneficiaries due to the Minnesota wrongful death
  • additionally, must show that the fetus was viable (able to live outside the womb)

In a wrongful death claim, it is vital to have an attorney with extensive experience. Our Minneapolis Wrongful Death attorneys are skilled, aggressive litigators with the ability to establish fault and prove liability in complex cases. Contact Steven Terry, Chuck Slane, or Rich Ruohonen at 612-362-0000.

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