In a bellwether car accident lawsuit on the widespread GM ignition switch failure, a jury found that: The GM ignition switch was faulty; This defect rendered vehicles unreasonably unsafe; GM failed to provide adequate warning of this dangerous defect; This defect…
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More deaths and injuries linked to GM ignition switch defect
The independent administrator of the General Motors (GM) compensation fund has found more deaths and injuries caused by the faulty ignition switches than GM originally found on its own. The new count includes at least six more deaths and four…
Bill introduced to toughen auto safety penalties
In the wake of the mishandled General Motors vehicle recall, legislation has been introduced that would greatly increase penalties for automakers that manufacture unsafe vehicles. The bill would provide for up to life in prison for auto-safety violations that result…
Families Call for Prosecution of Execs in GM Ignition Switch Deaths
General Motors (GM) has recalled millions of vehicles equipped with faulty ignition switches that may shut the engine off during driving, which in turn may prevent the airbags from inflating in the event of a collision. GM itself has linked…
HLDI Study Highlights the Importance of Vehicle Safety Recalls
A recent study shows the importance of heeding manufacturer recalls of defective vehicles. The results certainly apply to drivers of recently-recalled GM vehicles, whose defects have been linked with several deaths. The Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) conducted a study…
Faulty Vehicle Ignition Switch Causes Young Mother’s Death
General Motors is being sued over faulty ignition switches in several vehicles. According to the information released when this wrongful death lawsuit was filed, General Motors knew about an issue involving faulty ignition switches in some of its vehicles. Such…
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Honda to Use Mobile Phones for Car Safety
Mobile phone use has caused many car accidents, but now an automaker sees a way phones could be used to prevent crashes. Honda is introducing two new safety systems that alert drivers to the presence of pedestrians and motorcyclists using…
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