According to the USA Today, Toyota Motor Company Could Face Criminal Charges Related To Safety Recalls

Recent complaints against Toyota Motor Corporation which have triggered a federal probe into reporting of acceleration defects, a congressional investigation and a growing number of civil lawsuits may have also created the possibility of criminal charges being brought against Toyota.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating the timeliness of Toyota's reporting of its sudden-acceleration complaints and repairs, and the Transportation Department has disclosed that it will seek the maximum civil fine of $16.4 million from Toyota.

The Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability and Documentation (TREAD) Act, created following the rollover recalls in 2000 involving Ford Explorers and Firestone tires, subjects individuals who intentionally mislead federal regulators about safety defects to possible criminal fines and/or prison.

Toyota has revealed that a federal grand jury in the Southern District of New York has issued subpoenas for documents relating to sudden acceleration in various Toyota vehicles and braking issues in the Prius.. The grand jury subpoenas indicate that the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York has initiated a criminal investigation.

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In the current financial situation that we find ourselves, money is scarce and tough choices need to be made.  Unfortunately, many are forced to choose between feeding, clothing and housing their families, and insuring their vehicles.

This creates a very dangerous situation in which many uninsured drivers are on the roads endangering the safety of others without adequate automobile insurance to cover the damages to persons and property caused by their negligence.

It is more important than ever that you review your auto insurance policy to ensure that you have the necessary Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance that will pay your medical bills in the unfortunate event of being involved in a crash with an uninsured driver.  You may also purchase Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM) coverage, so that the other driver’s failure to use due care in the operation of their vehicle doesn’t leave you without legal resource to be compensated for your pain and suffering in the event of a crash that was not your fault.

Contact your insurance agent, or a lawyer that is experienced in handling a variety of automobile negligence claims to be sure that you are really “fully covered” with insurance.  You will be happy that you did.

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