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The driver of this Toyota was severely injured when neither front nor side airbags deployed. |
Valerie of Irving TX (08/26/08)
I was in a car accedent in 2004 and my airbags didn't open. My car mashed headon into a cement wall. I had a head injury,were my head hit the string wheel. I would like to make a cliam from the injuiry. I still have bad head and shoulder problems because of this. Still have Pictures and a case was filed in court. My car was a 2004 Camery
Valerie of Irving TX (08/26/08)
I was in a car accedent in 2004 and my airbags didn't open. My car mashed headon into a cement wall. I had a head injury,were my head hit the string wheel. I would like to make a cliam from the injuiry. I still have bad head and shoulder problems because of this. Still have Pictures and a case was filed in court. My car was a 2004 Camery
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Ruth of Coden AL (08/22/08)
On 8/13/08, I rear ended a truck with my 2002 Rav 4 going 40-45 miles an hour. I did not see the truck before I hit it so therefore I did not apply the brakes. My airbag did not go off. I received a fractured sternum and was just told by a representative of Toyota that the airbag would only deploy to prevent serious head or chest injury and a fractured sternum was not serious enough to cause the airbag to deploy.
I suffered a fractured sternum and if the airbag had gone off the car would have been totaled.I was told by the insurance company that my damages were $1,200 away from being totaled.
Traci of Austin TX (06/23/08)
I was involved in a car accident where a car pulled across three lanes of traffic an I was in the far right lane and i was unable to ssee or stop in time to avoid a full frontal hit at approximately 40 MPH. My airbags did not deploy on impact and it was a dead full frontal dead on hit with the other car car not moving on impact. I hit the streeing wheel with my chest by the time my seatbelt caught me.
Stacy of Indianhead PA (05/21/08)
My mother and I were on our way home from grocery shopping and were in a line of vehicles behind a school bus. The bus stopped to let children off and we wre stopped when a Ford explorer smashed us in the rear and pushed us into a truck that was sitting in front of us. The airbags did not deploy and the seatbelts did not hold. My mother hit the windshield, breaking it with her head and knocking her out.. I flew forward hitting the wheel and who knows what else...I can't remember. Maybe I was knocked out too. My Scion Tc was totalled.
Emmanuela of Burbank CA (05/05/08)
April 20, 2008 - I was driving a less than 30-day old Toyota Camry 08. Upon approaching an intersection, an over speed car hit me from driver's side. The impact so so severe that it had thrown the car around 50 feet, landed on a side walk, flipped over at 180 degrees with the driver' side on the ground. 911 Rescuers came and broke the car's windshield to take me out of it. NONE OF THE SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED.
Sam of Foster City CA (05/04/08)
Toyota Camry LE V6(2000) model. - I have had a great experience owning a Camry for over 8 years until a multi-car crash when my car was declared 'totalled' by my insurance company. My concern was when the accident happened, none of the airbags ever got deployed. Now do the sensors get activated only if the car was stressed in specific direction? To briefly describe, my car was hit from rear by a handyman truck, and my car got dragged and ploughed into a X5 SUV in front(sandwiched). Nothing visibly major happened to the X5 or the truck that hit, but my car was damaged badly in the front as well as rear.
Shelby of Bronx NY (03/25/08)
Last year in August 2007. I financed at the time a new 2007 Toyota Camry. I noticed the car over the course of only 1 month was very slow and took a long time to speed up. I mean i found myself attempting to switch lanes on several occasions and its like the car was a dud. no force when trying to get ahead. on March 15, 2008 i was traveling from PA visiting a friend in Huntingdon PA heading back home to New York. And my wheels started acting funny. I believe i had a blow out in one or both my back tires. This caused the car to obviously go out of control. At the time i was doing a little over 65mph which is the speeding limit in Harrisburg. I completely lost control and was heading dead fast into my left lane trying to steer away from the road side railing. I managed to bang up my right side something terrible. somehow as i hit my right side my car lifted and rolled over repeating so about 3-4 times. and my passenger side airbags came out but my driver side airbag never deployed. my car was completely airbourne and when all was said and done it was my seat belt that saved my life. Toyota SUCKS!! The car is now totaled and i am battling with my insurance peeople. What a nightmare. It was 5 oclock in the afternoon clear as day no traffic. I hit no one and no one hit me. I thank God.. Toyota failed me...
Leah of Abington MA (03/09/08)
I was driving on Route 93 South (Massachusetts) in my 1997 Toyota Camry. The driving conditions were not great due to heavy rain. There was a sedan infront of my car and a truck infront of the sedan. The truck had just passed exit 5A (the exit they had intended to get off) when they decided to put their car in reverse to go back to the exit. When this happened, the sedan slammed on their brakes to try to stop in time. When this did not work the sedan hit the truck. By the time I knew what was happening it was also too late for me to stop. My car continued to slide at a decent speed over 40 mph and his the sedan straight on. My airbags should have gone off after this crash; however, they failed to deploy.
Wesley of Eufaula AL (02/25/08)
I rearended a ford explorer that was stopped just over a hill trying to turn.I was doing about 55-60 mph.and niether air bag deployed even though the front end of my car was crushed.I only suffered whiplash and a few bruises along with a few days out of work but i believe that could have been prevented had the airbag deployed.Iwas the only person in the vehicle.
Mary of Dracut MA (01/15/08)
On Dec. 27, 2007, I was driving my 2000 Toyota Camry, when my car was hit in the rear by another driver, causing me to swerve off the road, hitting a telephone pole head-on at approximately 30 mph. My airbags failed to deploy, causing me to suffer a fractured sternum and 2 broken ribs.
Francisco of Turlock CA (12/28/07)
On Dec 23 2007 at about 6:15 pm I was traveling intown of Modesto CA. I was traveling to go see a friend, and as I went thru town the lights were turning Green ahead of me, as i crossed one street I saw something coming at me I applied my brakes realizing it was a car that had run a red light. The vehicle was traveling so fast it ended in front of me, and I struck it on the side and the Air Bags never went off.
Lisa of Safety Harbor FL (12/27/07)
On November 20, 2007, I was involved in a hit-and-run accident. My airbags did not deploy. I was taken to the trauma unit at a far-away hospital. The damage to my car was $6500. The damage to my personal being was not serious, however, the shock of the accident had me sent to the trauma unit for a night. My car is a 2007 Toyota Matrix. It was gifted to me by my mother, who is now suffering with cancer. The accident happened on the anniversary of my brother's fatal accident many years ago in 1986. This trauma greatly disturbed my peace of mind and has left me in a state of loss. Over the Thanksgiving weekend, I sat alone, crying, unable to tell my mother what happened. The last time I was ever in a trauma unit was with my 19 year old brother in the Shock Trauma unit in Baltimore. He lost a lung before he died.
Wendy of Dunwoody GA (12/04/07)
Head on collision with telephone pole, enough force to break pole but airbag failed to deploy, transported to hospital, x-rays negative but suffered bruised leg and sore neck. Have not been able to sleep.
Vickie of Palmdale CA (11/28/07)
My Daughter & I went shopping for a safe car for her 16th Birthday. I told the saleman I wanted a truck for her since she was a new driver & I wanted her to be safe. She wanted a brand new Toyota TC Scion, I wanted a truck. The saleman told me how safe she would be in in the Toyota TC Scion since it has 5 airbags, etc., etc. Well three weeks later she is involved in a total car wreck (By the way they made me turn in my Ford 2001 expedition, said I had to many cars to qualify being a single Mom) so I did. The car was $18K plus taxes the wreck was over $22k in damages Totaled. NO AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. The wireharness was severed & to no avail Toyota's only response we not all airbags are meant to go off depending on how they are hit. Hello $22K in damages & no airbags. Come on. My insurance Paid the car completed off plus the $7k I put down & the gag paid my truck off, but to no avail toyota won't put her back to where we were. Later I went & talked to Jeff Parker, he said Laughed & then said If you can find a lawyer that would fight Toyota you wouldn't be here, so we are finished. The lawyers say you either have to be quadrapeldric or dead to have them fight because toyota puts up $1 mil up front, which lets the little guys not to be able to fight.
Ladd of Fairbanks AK (11/26/07)
On September 28, 2007 I had an accident with my Toyota Sienna which caused considerable front end damage and some right side damage in the amount of about $19,000 totaling the vehicle. The front air bags did not deploy nor did any side bags deploy. This was a 2006 model all wheel drive with about 9,700 miles.
Anissa of Prince George VA (11/20/07)
I was currently in a accident September 1, 2007. There was no damage to the other car but my car was severely damage.The airbags did not deploy on either side. The frame of the car was bent past the airbag sensor 5 inches.
I have contacted toyota and their defective hotline for toyota. They sent me a link i could not open. I did some research and there have many reports bad assemby to the toyota yaris 2007 airbags. I have a 2007 toyota yaris sedan and i have had since 07/29/2006 it is still under factory warranty they refuse to test it and test why it did not go off in the first place.
I have spoken to a legal aid because i have very low-income and he said he will look at my case. I think that some one should do something because the person who was able to do minor work to my car said because we don't know it didn't go off in the first, it can maybe go off at any moment. I have a 5 month old child i don't want any situation like ford,i do not want an serious injury to myself or anyone else. This is something that can be prevented. I have tried everything i can think of. Please help me!
Martha of Orange CA (11/11/07)
On Friday, November 9, 1:15 PM, when driving on the freeway, 70 MPH, in the fast lane, the driver airbag on my son's 2006 Toyota Matrix deployed for no reason. The explosion and smoke was very alarming, and at first, my son thought he was in an accident. As the car filled with smoke, my son, 19, disoriented, veered to the right, crossing 3 lanes. By a miracle, he did not hit anyone. He could barely hold unto the steering wheel because he said it immediately got very hot. He pulled over, got out of his car, realizing what happened, and let the car clear of smoke. Again, disoriented, he got back in the car & drove back to school with the bag hanging open and the seat belt no longer working. When he arrived at school, he called me. I picked him up and took him to the hospital.
Pamela of Dixon CA (11/10/07)
My mother has wrecked her toyota corolla on 2 separate occaissions. Both times the air bag did not deploy. What are the laws pertaining to this. I thought that any impact would make it deploy.
Cheryl of Bedford OH (10/31/07)
I had a 2002 Toyota Camry. On May 17 2007 my daughter was driving me around. She came to a stop sign and proceed on. She attempted to go since she had the right away. A huge pick up city truck turned in front of her and she hit him head on in the middle of his truck. She was traveling about 20 mph but it scared her and she got the gas and brakes confused and she hit gas instead of the brake that cause the impact to be more severe. Partially left and the whole right passenger side was smashed in the front.
The hood was peel back to the windshield. The frame was crack and the right door was jammed. The seat belts did not lock us in place and the airbags did not deploy. My daughter chest went into steering wheel. I thought she was going to hit the windshield. The impact pulled us up out of our seats and I hit my head and the whole right side of my face on the windshield.
I was already suffering severe traumatic brain injury. My knees hit the console. My daughter suffer whiplash, back sprain and spasms. I suffer an partially torn cartlidge in my knee, crack jaw, tmj, back pain, spasms on top of spasms, and a set back on my brain injury. I am really upset about this because if the airbags deployed that would have stop me from hitting my head again.
God is with me because taking another blow to my head could have caused me my life. I contacted Toyota main office and they gave me a worker. I sent pictures to toyota of my vehicle.
Get this, Toyota told me that the dash board would have to be in my lap before the airbags deploy. I told toyota I would not buy another toyota and they could not give me one.
Arthur of Juneau AK (10/28/07)
We purchased a 2006 Toyota Corolla with both front and side airbags for our daughters use. Two days ago she was driving with a friend when a car pulled out in front of her from the side of the road to make a u-turn. My daughter was traveling at approx. 50 mph. She hit the brakes and swerved to avoid hitting the other vehicle in a straight on t-bone collision. The left front of her car and the drivers door and side collided. The airbags did not deploy. The passenger side seatbelt did not lock in and the passenger hit his head on the dashboard. He blacked out for approx 1 min and sustained a concussion.
Frederick of Irvine CA (09/10/07)
I acquired my Toyota Yaris last Jan 2007 and have less than 3000 miles on it. On September 4, 2007 at around 11pm I had a head-on collision accident involving the Yaris where it was pushed several feet back after the collision. I had green light and was approaching the intersection when an east bound vehicle made a fast and wide right turn. It went into my lane colliding with the Yaris head-on. Also, the neighborhood people heard of the crash and were the ones who actually contacted the local police while I was making an attempt to dial 911. To my astonishment the Yaris' airbags did not deploy! I strongly think the airbags should have worked for my safety in this type of collision. As of this time no repair attempts or any alteration have been made to the Yaris as it is fresh from the accident.
Edwina of Los Angeles CA (08/27/07)
I was in a car accident last Tuesday, 08/21/07. The airbags in my Camry did not deploy. My kids and I were taken to the emergency. When the police arrived, they had adviced me to have the car investigated as to why the airbags did not deploy considering the impact it had taken. The car is declared total loss.
I have been paying for this brand new car for almost a year. If this car is found to be defective, I would take further action, to get reimbursed for what I had paid and the medical cost that was incurred during the accident.
Suzon of Sacramento CA (08/13/07)
My son was in an accident where he had to swerve to miss a truck coming towards him in his lane. It caused him to hit the guard rail on the bridge. Now, it is up to us since my insurance didn't cover my son, to pay for the damage, towing and medical bills. The crash was severe, and the airbags on the 2005 Toyota Prius did not deploy. They just didn't work. THe CHP said if the guard rail didn't stop him, he and his 2 friends would have died.
$20,000 in repair, $2,100 in new guard rails, $170 for the tow, and I don't have the latest medical costs. My son is missing his 2nd week of work.
Suzon of Sacramento CA (08/13/07)
My son was in an accident where he had to swerve to miss a truck coming towards him in his lane. It caused him to hit the guard rail on the bridge. Now, it is up to us since my insurance didn't cover my son, to pay for the damage, towing and medical bills. The crash was severe, and the airbags on the 2005 Toyota Prius did not deploy. They just didn't work. THe CHP said if the guard rail didn't stop him, he and his 2 friends would have died.
Kim of UT (07/28/07)
I was involved in an accident while driving my 2003 Toyota Corolla. I was heading south down state street when a car heading north turnned in front of me. Unfortunatlly I was not able to stop in time to avoid hitting the other car. The impact of the car was bad that it bent the frame of my care but my air bags had not deployed. A couple years ago the same thing happend where I was driving a toyota and the air bags did not deploy. This is rediculous. I know now never to purchase a toyota again. But in the mean time what does one do to get this taken care of?
Jean-Marie of Halifax MA (07/24/07)
My daughter was in a car accident this morning. Her 2001 Toyotsa Avalon, never deployed the air bags. Fortunately, she was not hurt. She had her seat belt on. The condition of the car is terrbile. Lots of front end damage, side damage. I am shocked and angry that the airbags did not deploy. She could have been severly injured or possibly killed.
Janice of Feeding Hills MA (07/16/07)
My son was driving my 99 camry xle when he fell asleep at the wheel. He drove into a guard rail which smashed the entire front end right up to the windshield. The airbags never deployed. He split his head open upon impact. He suffered severe head trauma and lost a lot of blood. He also suffered whiplash. The car was deemed totalled but, I feel that Toyota should be liable as the adjuster stated that the airbag sensors were defective. I have pictures and documented everything. What to do next.
Ellen of Lexington OK (06/15/07)
My wife was in a wreck yesterday at 0740 a.m. 6/14/07 on my birthday let alone in 05 toyota matrix.She was was driving down the highway the person had to lock up her brakes to miss a truck in front of her.Ellen then done the same but it was to late she smashed the front end and the person behind her hit her rear she got sand wiched double impact no airbags deployed also my wife got severe whiplash and back spasms who do I talk to thanks the self family.
We do not know of the severity of the damage yet it has not been assessed yet it has front passenger side and back end damage.I would say its totalled but im not an assesser.
Timothy of Gulfport MS (05/10/07)
We bought our daughter an 05' Toyota Corolla 5/03/07 a car ran in front of her and she t-boned him. Her airbags didn't deploy. She was only going about 25mph but the car has severe front end damage. Her body lundged forward hitting the steering wheel. Her face hit the steering wheel and she has severe whiplash. I totally don't understand why her airbags didn't deploy. I would like to file a complaint but don not know how. Does anyone have any ideas? I think Toyota needs to be sued.
Craig of Bothell WA (04/15/07)
I have a 2002 Toyota Camry and was told I have oil sludge and need a new engine. My mechanic told me of a secret recall regarding this problem. I went online and saw under Somcer Affairs that Toyota had setttled a class action lawsuit. The question I have is how do I go about getting this taken care of at Toyota's cost and also, does it cover a 2002 4 cylinder? That is what I have. I'm SO upset as I do not have the money that will be needed to fix this. Thank you for anything you can do to direct my complaint.
Natalie of Stafford VA (04/09/07)
I was rear enden on I-95 in VA on August 24,2006, I was on my way home from work in bumper to bumper traffic at a complete stop when a man rear ended me at 40 mph. He hit hard enough to pick my car up. I took it to the shop and got the bumper and some mechanical work done.
my airbag didn't come out but his did. Not only that I suffered severe whiplash injuries and have been out of work since the accident, my drs and physical therapist don't believe I will be able to go back because of my injuries, I can't lift my left arm over my head or even to chest level, I have an attorney to deal with the insurance but I wonder if I can go after toyota not just because of the airbags, but also my car an 2005 Corolla was rated the poorest protection from whiplash injury no matter where you sit in the car.
The support isn't there but Toyota is good at tooting their own horn about how safe the cars are. I'm 26 and I have to find a whole new career. What makes it hard I have a family to support now and income. Thanks Toyota.
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Phyllis of Heflin LA (04/04/07)
Was in an accident on Feb. 25, 2007. I was headed North and a car headed South turned in front of me on a rural highway. I hit her head on and then hit a deep ditch. I have a 2005 Toyota Camry and the damage totaled 10,000 but the insurance company decided to fix it. The airbags never deployed even though the front of my car looked like I hit a tree. We were traveling about 40 mph. I'm pregnant and had my other two children in the car with me. Just muscle strains and bruising. Has anyone ever been sucessful against Toyota??? I'm really scared of my car and what might happen next time.
Nicole of Idaho Falls ID (03/23/07)
This has happened twice to me in two different cars. In 2000 I had a Toyota (1998) Camery we rear ended another car going 30 miles an hour and smashed the whole front end in having about $8,000.00 or more of damages, and the air bags DIDN'T DEPLOY in some ways I was thankful I was 8 1/2 months pregnant and I don't think that would have felt very good.
Then last year April of 2005 we had just PURCHASED a BRAND NEW 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA and a car RAN a RED LIGHT going 40-45 miles an hour and took off my whole front end of my car me suffering whiplash and back problems and my AIR BAGS also didn't deploy. I am really PISSED off I have talked with a lawyer about it and they said it is really hard to go after a big company like this but I would still like to try and do something.
Why purchase a vehicle when they quote themselves on being #1 in safety and peoples choice. I am a little irritated the toyota guy told me that if they had DEPLOYED I could have been hurt WORSE what kind of comment is that??? Lets all brain storm its' like the firestone tire thing it's all about safety right.
Eneesha of Lithonia GA (03/09/07)
On 3/1/07 I was involved in an auto accident which left 2004 Toyota Corolla completely totaled. I was hit head on by another driver and suffered extensive front end damage. I am 4 1/2 months pregnant and was wearing a seatbelt which held me but THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I have an attorney regarding my case against the other driver; but I need to seek other counsel in regards for Toyota. I would really like someone to contact me regarding this matter.
The physical damages to my car is that it is totaled (I do have pictures) and the damages to my body is severe whiplash, and I am currently in ankle brace with damages to my right foot.
Steven of Midway GA (02/22/07)
It seems yet again, there is another incident of a sludge problem. My 2003 Corolla (Which doesn't seem to be included in the class action suit) was diagnosed with an extreme case of sludge. After having all my regular mileage maintence done at the dealership and my last oil change 2 months ago, I am now looking at a $2200.00 repair bill (Valves, valve seats, oil pump and screen). It would seem that Toyota may need to reevaluate the vehicles included in their settlement. I have read of several Corollas with engine sludge problems. Funny how their highest selling car isn't included in this.
Jerry of Cohasset MN (02/08/07)
I was driving along and the guy in front of me hit the lady in front of him and as a result I hit the guy in front of me, but not very hard. The airbags deployed and one of the air bags had a short and caused a fire. Had my children been in the back this would have been tragic.
The whole passenger side interior is destroyed.
Pauline of Fayetteville GA (01/29/07)
My son was hit by a large van while waiting for movement of traffic December 2006. He was hit from behind as well as in front, his airbads did not deploy in the 2005 Toyota Corolla. The vehicle was like a sandwich and my son is suffering from injuries he may not have if the airbads had depolyed.
Dawn of Shelbyville TN (01/27/07)
God is still in the miracle making business today! It was March 19, 2005 when I was involved in a single car accident. I was driving a 1998 Lexus GS300 car. My right side tires dropped off the shoulder of the highway. I must have overcorrected when the vehicle went left across the highway and slammed into an embankment. The car partially ejected me while rolling over three or four times and then landed on top of me. Luckily, I landed in a ditch which seemed to give me some protection. Emergency personnel used somesort of lifting device (airbags) to get the vehicle off of me.
The Lexus car had four airbags - NONE DEPLOYED. I HAVE LOTS OF PHOTOGRAPHS! Needless to say, the car was totaled. I broke my C7 vetebre, pelvic, collarbone, six broken ribs, cheekbone, serious leg laceration, and acquired a brain injury. Responders said it appeared I was not wearing my seatbelt, which is highly unusual because, as a habit I make passengers buckle-up when they are with me.
I was air lifted to a trauma unit. For two weeks, I was in a coma state and never responded to commands. I also battled pneumonia and internal bleeding. My spleen was removed. My family was approached about transferring me to a special brain & spinal cord hospital in Atlanta who they thought could help me. I was carried to Atlanta via medical airplane. When I arrived, my medical statistics had dropped considerably (below entrance level into the hospital). However, the hospital accepted me and started me on a different series of drugs.
I woke up the next day and showed improvement in the days to follow. I remained in the brain hospital for four weeks while I continued waking-up before being transferred to an aggressive re-hab center. It was here where I gained strength and mobility. I was involved in rehab from 9:00 am - 3:30 pm five days a week for six weeks.
There were 8-10 specialized therapists who worked with me daily; exercise, cognitive-thinking tasks, multi-tasking, and recreational activities. My husband and mother took leave of absences from their workplaces to be with me. They were with me daily from the time I was in trauma until the day I was dismissed from the re-hab center (about ten weeks)and came home. After returning home, I continued my physical therapy locally. My employer allowed me to return to work part-time almost nine months after the wreck. As my endurance increased, I returned to my job full-time about two months later.
My husband and mother stayed with me (in a different state from our homes)while I recovered. They had to seek housing, some furnishings, and other things we needed to help us adjust to apartment living. They were responsible for getting me to the rehab center and picking me up in the afternoons. They basically put their lives on hold while we lived out of state 2-1/2 months. I was broken up; pelvis, C7 vertebre, broken ribs, collarbone, cheekbone. Extensive daily therapy helped me get stronger and recuperate.
Now, almost two years later, I have aches and pains...but have been blessed to return to doing things I enjoyed before the horrible accident. My walking is alittle wobbly and I have difficulty balancing, but overall, I get around okay. Their isn't a dollar amount to the strain and stress it caused my family and friends. My husband and I were away from our 17-yr. old son who tried to carry on with his life and school obligations here at home. We have stored the wrecked vehicle and I'm tempted to put it on a trailer and drive it through Nashville with signs plastered on it....AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. Anyone can look and ask themselves, why didn't they go off?
Lexus states the car performed as it should have. The car is crushed all over - so what does it take to activate the air bags? My suggestion to friends and family, and other consumers...DO NOT BUY A TOYOTA/LEXUS PRODUCT! Lexus promotes their products by emphasizing their safety features. But in my case, they failed. I am thankful to be alive and have suffered enough. Ready to let go of all of this and close this chapter of my life. It's been a living hell for everyone involved. P.S. We did obtain an attorney who filed a lawsuit against Lexus/Toyota.
Our courtdate is set for June 2007; however, our attorney is telling us they don't have the resources necessary to battle such a huge corporation. Expert investigators were brought in to inspect the damaged vehicle and agree the airbags should have deployed considering the damage to the vehicle. Unfortunately, if we cannot find a law firm who is qualified to take on Toyota/Lexus, we will be forced to drop the lawsuit. If anyone can give us some suggestions or wants to get involved; please e:mail or call. I am not looking to get rich out of this; however, I do feel Lexus/Toyota should be held accountable for their product failure.
Rosemarie of Orlando FL (01/23/07)
On Jan. 22,2006 I was involved in car accident. The other party turned left in front of me. I was going appoximatly 35 mph. My grandaughter in the passenger seat. We hit him head on. The seatbelts held us in the car but Neither air bag deployed as I hit the steering wheel. My front end destroyed.
I am suffering from severe whiplash and pain to the left side of my body including shoulders and upper back. My granddaughter is suffering from chest pain. She is complaining of not breathing right. No hedaches at this time, but it has been less than 24 hours.
My grandaughter is on strong pain meds and will not be able to retun to school for a few days. I am not able to sleep because of pain to neck and back.
Wilson San Juan (01/18/07)
I have a 2006 Toyota Corolla S. On October 30, 2006, I had an accident in which the back and front of my vehicle was smashed, damaging all the parts of the car including bumpers, hood,trunk, headlights, fenders, radiator was damage. My seatbelt provided me with excellent protection and I was unhurt. However, the driver airbag did not deploy (nor the passenger side, but there was no passenger).
I and my daughter suffer neck pain for several days. Loose days in hospital, insurance claim, police reports, etc. Repair cost of car was $6,000. I am now afraid to drive the car.
Tracy of Gainesville FL (12/28/06)
On July 15, 2004 I was in an auto accident. A woman blindly pulled out in front of me. I was doing about 35 mph and had no time to apply the breaks. I t-boned her with the front of my 2004 Toyota Matrix. The front on my car hit her front passenger side wheel. It was head on for me. I went from 35 mph to zero in a split second. My daughter, who was 15 yrs old at the time was in the front passenger seat and I was driving.
Neither of our air bags went off.
I would like to file a complaint against Toyota, but I don't know how to go about doing it. Both myself and my daughter suffered severe whiplash as we were both wearing our seatbelts. We both have been diagnosed with permanent injuries to our shoulders and back and both of us have daily chronic pain. Please let me know if there are any class action law suits against Toyota for faulty air bags. I would greatly appreciate your help. I have a thick folder with all the info in it such as the accident report, auto VIN #, etc.
Kristina of Lake City MI (12/19/06)
I was in a car accident on 12/9/06 in my 2005 Toyota Camry. We hit a tree at an impact of 40-45 miles per hour almost head on. The seat belts restrained both my husband and I, but the air bags did not deploy on my side nor did it on the passenger side.
I now am suffering from neck problems and migraines and wait for Toyota Experience to get back with me on this.
Glenda of Houston TX (11/15/06)
Driving Lexus series 330. On 11/14/06 had an accident. I ran into an ongoing car. Serious impact. Had seatbelt on.
My chest went into the steering wheelmy neck shifted back. Airbag did not release. Observers wondered why airbag didn't come on. I sustained injuries to my chest,(chest pains) neck and back, migraine headaches.
Olga of Nyack NY (10/08/06)
I have a 2002 Toyota Corolla S. On October 4, 2006, I had an accident in which the front of my vehicle was smashed inward, damaging all the parts of the car up to and including the windshield. My seatbelt provided me with excellent protection and I was unhurt. However, the driver airbag did not deploy (nor the passenger side, but there was no passenger). The police asked about the airbag which is when I realized it had not been activated by the crash.
As of now, I have no physical injuries because of the seatbelt. However, this seems to be a problem that may require a recall if it has occurred to other drivers.
Wayne of Springfield MO (08/31/06)
While driving my 2005 Toyota Corolla (north bound on main st. in Joplin Missouri) A dump truck going East on 20th street failed to stop for a read light. My auto hit his right fuel tank at about 25 miles per hour.The main impact was my front to his side. My front air bag did not deploy. However as the force of the impact procceded to move my car to its left the left front drivers side air bag deployed as well as the left rear side air bag. My auto came to rest on a fire plug.
Consequently my head was being throne to the right by the side air bag. My lower left side was being punksured by the door panel and the set built was cuting into my left shoulder. Common since tells you that. Had the front air bag deployed as it was supposed to my neck shoulder and ribs would not have been injured as much.
Melissa of Douglasville GA (08/03/06)
I had a frontal impact in my 1995 Toyota - only minor injuries luckily. When I contacted Toyota to see why my air bags didn't deploy I was told that the 15 MPH impact formula was only when you hit an immovable object. When I asked what the formula is for a movable object I was told that the wreck would have to be distributed evenly over the front of the auto and the motor would have to be moved in. Obviously they work sometimes and sometime they don't but Toyota is never going to admit it. My advice.....buy a Honda.
Michelle of Mansfield TX (05/08/06)
This was a side impact by another car going the same direction as we were. He fell asleep and hit a cement barrier on the right (Jersey barrier) and over corrected when he woke up hitting our right passanger door.
We were on the Highway.
I was in a high speed rollover and no airbags deployed. We had front and side airbagsin our 2004 Toyota Sequoia. Could there be a problem with the airbags? We are concerned about other people getting injured by airbags not deploying. Could this be a re-call issue? We already have an attorney only for the personal injuries.
Tamer of Auburn AL (04/04/06)
I had a horrific accident at 25 miles per hour on 03-21-06. I was turning left on my way, another car on the opposite side of the road was turning left on hers and the driver changed her mind and went straight, That ended up in a front-end collesion. The air bags in my 2003 Toyota Camry did not deploy and the restraining seat belt did not catch me. I hit the visor hanger and I had a big injury in my head (V shaped) that required 11 staples. The vehicle farme was severely bent. The car was deemed a total loss.
I had 11 staples in my head and I was dignosed to have second degree concussion in addtion to severe pain in my neck, shoulders and my back. I was not able to go to my work for almost 2 weeks now. My wife said that for the 2 days past the accident my memory was very bad. I was not able to focus and I am still suffering from severe headache. As a consequance my health insurence will go up as the hopital bill for the ER alone is almost $4,000 alone without the follow up and physical therapy.
Danny of Sylacauga AL (04/03/06)
I have a 2000 Toyota Tundra Limited Extra Cab 4x4. I have had all the problems that I have seen on this web site and have not got anything out of Toyota. The problem that got me was when I had a wreck and the air bags did not deploy and the seat belt did not hold me. I hit the windshield with my head and cracked it and also bent the steering wheel.
Toyota said that since I hit a power pole the front end absorbed the impact and the air bags should not deploy. I sent them pictures that the body shop took showing that the frame where the bumper is attached was bent. The wreck did almost $10,000 of damage.
I am afraid to drive the truck but I have to work. I will not let my daughter ride in the truck with me.
Allison of Frackville PA (04/15/05)
Almost three months ago, I was in a car accident. I was the passanger in a 2003 Toyota Tacoma Extended cab, I was sitting in the front passanger seat, we were on our way home from a night out, and we hit black ice, the truck started to fishtail, and we struck three trees. The first tree we hit head on, the second tree we hit with the driver side of the truck, as well as the third tree -- needless to say our airbags never deployed, on the driver side or the passenger side, and yes the passenger airbag was turned on.
I don't remember much of that night, but i know myself and the driver of the truck were both life-flighted to a nearby trauma unit, the driver has sustained serious injurys, such as a limb of his body is paralyzed, as well as broken ribs, punctured lung, fractures of the back. As for myself I have a broken neck and a broken back, I suffer from constant pain, muscle spasms, and bulging discs in my neck. I haven't worked since the accident, which is close to three months i have no income either. Toyota claims it is not their fault but all three sensors for the airbags were set off, but no airbags.
Barbara of Aloha OR (10/27/05):
I have a 2002 Toyota Solara SLE. I got hit hard -- smashed the front and rear. Went to hospital. I have four air bags. None of them opened. If it wasn't for my seat belt, I would have been really hurt! I took pictures so I have the proof.
My neck and shoulder and chest hurt.
Jeffrey of Redlands CA (8/4/05):
I purchased a 2002 Toyota Tundra on May 13th 2005. On July 28 at 6am I was in the fast lane. A pickup was overturned in the same lane. I applied my brakes. I would have had time to stop if my brakes had worked properly. my anti-locking brake systemed failed. I slid into the overturned pickup. My vehicle was totaled. The officer at the scene looked at my skid marks and told me the anti-lock brakes did not work.
Also the impact was at 30 to 35 mph and my air bag did not open.
Alphonso of Baltimore (11/17/04):
I was involved in an accident in which the 2000 Toyota RAV4 rolled. The air bags did not deploy and the restraining seat belt did not catch me after taking a front hit. The law firm I retained just sent me the file on this case and said it was too expensive to pursue. They also said that because the car could not be inspected 2-plus years later a court case would be hard to prove.
They wished us luck. I must mention they made contact with Toyota and was told to file a case because they would not settle or acknowledge this out of court.
I have had an increase in my co-payments for medications. I have a implanted pump in my stomach that releases medication directly into my spine. I'm in a wheelchair and can not walk, I can only stand if there is something I can pull up on. All this is a result of spinal damage and nerve compression.
It may be too late for Alphonso at this point but his complaint illustrates the importance of immediately retaining an experienced, aggressive trial lawyer when serious personal injury is involved in a potential product liability case. Most attorneys are not up to the challenge.
Noel of Fullerton CA (5/24/04):
I was in an accident with my 1998 Toyota Avalon and the air bags did not deploy.
Richard of Pleasant Hill CA (3/4/04):
My wife had a horrific accident at 30 miles per hour. Her 2002 Toyota Camry slammed into a stationary Suburban as the brakes locked The airbags did not deploy. My wife suffered only minor injuries (thank god) but has to go for therapy. Her mom needed stitches to close a wound. I am convinced the injuries could have been lessened if the airbags went off.
The car was deemed a total loss. The engine was crushed in 25% and the hood was bent back. The bumper supposedly was still undamaged (this is hard to imagine). I have asked Toyota for a full investigation but they have stuck to their story that the airbags should NOT have deployed.
Edy of Sherman Oaks CA (5/9/03):
My mother, 71, was involved in an automobile accident. The airbag did not deploy causing unnecessary injuries. Since the accident, my mother has had heart problems and now has pneumonia as a direct result of the automobile accident.
Allison of Houston TX (12/12/01):
I was involved in an accident on December 5th, 2001 where I hit a concrete barrier head-on and the air bag did not deploy! Of course now they must have someone inspect the car - that will take another 30 days. In the meantime I am responsible for paying for the rental car until Toyota can get through their made-up time line to conduct their investigation.
Edwin of Valley Village CA (8/10/01):
I bought a Toyota Sienna for reasons of safety. Unfortunately, we had an accident and my wife's spinal column was misaligned as was her hip. I was surprised the air bag did not come out. I talked to the dealer about this and they said there's a certain area that should be hit in order for the air bag to come out.
I don't understand their reasoning about this.
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