The California personal injury lawyers of BISNAR | CHASE have filed a lawsuit against Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. and Toyota Motor Corporation for auto product liability. The personal injury lawyers represent Eleanor Gnup who sustained catastrophic injuries after a car accident that impacted her 1999 Toyota Camry.

Eleanor Gnup was driving her husband, Edward, in their Camry on June 12, 2009 when they were hit by another vehicle. Both Eleanor and Edward were properly restrained in their seatbelt harnesses as they made a left-hand turn in the intersection of Hermosa Avenue and Harbor Boulevard in Fullerton, California. The car that hit them "T-boned" the driver's side of the Camry, completely crushing it, and forcing Mrs. Gnup's head and body to be thrown against the Camry's interior. Mrs. Gnup endured severe injuries.

Toyota Knew Camry was Not Up-To-Par

Toyota knew their Camry model was not safe enough. Side air bags, which are an optional but completely available safety feature in the 1999 Camry, likely would have prevented a great deal of injuries Mrs. Gnup suffered and continues to suffer. Despite having conducted numerous required safety tests on their vehicles that showed the restraint system and side impact protection of the Camry was poor, Toyota refused to make side air bags a mandatory and included feature.

"Safety should not be an optional item," said John Bisnar of BISNAR | CHASE Orange County Auto Products Liability Law Firm.

Further, Toyota Motor Corporation continued to advertise the Camry as a safe and reliable car and did not warn the public of the danger posed to the driver and passengers should they be in an accident akin to that of the Gnups'.

The lawsuit affirms that Toyota's behavior with respect to informing consumers of the lack of safety features in their vehicle is "callous and conscious disregard" and prevents consumers from making a better, safer choice of vehicle. Bisnar, of BISNAR | CHASE says, " We allege that not only did Toyota consciously fail and refuse to warn consumers of such risks, it failed to make certain design modifications, such as the installation of side air bags as standard equipment, in order to enhance its financial interests."

Advertising the 1999 Camry without necessary safety features as "safe" has put many drivers, including Mr. and Mrs. Gnups, in danger of personal injury and has caused heart-breaking damage to peoples' lives. It is unfortunate to note that accidents such as the one involving Mr. and Mrs. Gnups could have been be avoided if Toyota had been more thoughtful and spent a little more for safety.

The action seeks medical expenses, loss of earnings and earning ability, damages for loss of consortium and emotional distress for Eleanor and Edward Gnup.

You can find more information about this case at California Personal Injury Lawyers File Products Liability Lawsuit Against Toyota. Also, be sure to stay current with BISNAR | CHASE press releases .

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