Toyota Settles Two Sudden Acceleration Cases
Several years has passed since we first heard about the sudden acceleration accidents occurring with Toyota cars. Since then hundreds of personal injury lawsuits have been filed. There has yet to be determined a clear answer as to was the cause of these accidents. Some experts have suggested it was the wrong sized floor mat, others say it was a problem with the electronic acceleration system and still others say it was just driver error. Regardless, it has been the position of the victim’s product recall lawyers that the car should stop when you stomp on the break no matter what caused the acceleration.
Recently a couple of these defective car cases have settled. I recently gave an interview discussing these cases which you can watch below:
Author Bio
Jim Higgins, founder of the Higgins Firm, is a seasoned personal injury attorney with deep roots in Nashville, Tennessee. A 4th generation Nashvillian, Jim carries on the legal legacy of his father, a judge for over 30 years. After graduating from the University of Memphis School of Law, Jim’s career began on the other side of the courtroom, defending insurance companies and learning their tactics for minimizing settlements. However, he soon realized his true calling was fighting for the rights of the injured, and for the past several years, he has exclusively represented plaintiffs in personal injury cases.
Since then, his dedication and skill have earned him membership in the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an organization limited to attorneys who have secured million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for their clients. Licensed to practice in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Georgia, Jim focuses on personal injury, product liability, medical malpractice, and workers’ compensation cases. His exceptional work has been recognized by his peers, earning him a spot on the Super Lawyers list from 2021 to 2024, a distinction awarded to only a select group of accomplished attorneys in each state.
