If you own a Jeep Grand Cherokee manufactured between 1993 and 2004, you should know about a potential recall that may follow an investigation of these vehicles for possible defects. However, if you drive on any Texas roads today, you should beware of the over three...
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Defective auto parts in trucks | The Law Offices of Tyler & Peery
Vehicles must always be in good shape so that unfortunate mishaps can be avoided. Automobile manufacturers try to ensure that the vehicles they manufacture are free of all internal and external flaws. If they are in any way careless and they ship the vehicle without...
Inadequacies and inefficiency overinflate the airbag market | The Law Offices of Tyler & Peery
With recalls abounding and the number of casualties climbing in the recent Takata airbag crisis, it makes sense to take a look at the safety merit of airbags, their evolution and what we can expect to see from them in the future. The first airbags went into cars on an...
Defective airbags make cars “ticking time bombs”: FAQs for victims
The Takata airbag recall involves approximately 20 percent of all vehicles on the roads. The Takata airbag recall is one of the largest in the history of recalls in the United States. It spans almost a decade and involves more than 60 million airbags in 17 different...
Volkswagen scandal raises questions about auto industry deception
It is incumbent upon motor vehicle manufacturers to build their automobiles to specifications that ensure quality and safety. This means that all parts that are used in production are dependable and that the production process meets the highest possible standards....
After Foot-Dragging, Ford Recalls 144,000 Defective F-150 Trucks
After years of widespread consumer safety issues with airbags, Ford reluctantly recalled nearly 150,000 pickups in its F-150 line of trucks. Ford's slow-to-the-draw recall comes as somewhat of a surprise considering their long line of problems with the F-150s,...
Rental Car Companies Failing to Protect Customers, Ignore Recalls
A dangerous practice has been getting a lot of attention in Texas and across the nation: rental car companies' failure to get vehicles fixed after motor vehicle manufacturers announce recalls. This unsafe practice is incredibly negligent, as recalls are issued to...
Good News May Get in the Way of a Necessary New Law | Tyler & Peery Law Offices | San Antonio, Texas
In the wake of the massive Toyota recalls due to unintended acceleration and gasoline pedal problems, legislators have introduced a bill that seeks to protect consumers from such dangerous defects in the future. As proposed, the bill would increase the funding for the...
Automakers’ Tactics Try to Prevent Victims from Getting Their Due
Automakers' defective vehicles have recently injured thousands of people, yet they are making it increasingly difficult for victims to win settlements in legitimate cases. Legal experts believe companies like Toyota - which has seen a sharp increase...
Yamaha Rhino ATV rollover injuries
The Yamaha Rhino ATV has a high center of gravity that makes it susceptible to rollovers even at moderate and slower speeds. This design and manufacturing defect has caused many serious injuries throughout the country and elsewhere. We investigate and evaluate claims...