Although many have focused on the culpability of Toyota in the California wrongful death suit, what is also important is the fault of the secondary defendant in the case. Noriko Uno was struck by another driver who ran a stop sign in August of 2009, causing her to swerve out of control and hit a tree at high speed.
Uno's attorney argued that Toyota had failed to address the faulty brake system in the Camry and this was the cause of the accident. The other defendant,Olga Belo, the driver who struck Noriko Uno, now 90 years old was found responsible for the accident and the resulting judgement of $10 million.
This verdict highlights how older drivers' assets can be put at risk, as their ability to drive safely becomes impaired. Per mile traveled fatal crash rates increase starting at age 75 and increase significantly after age 80. Older drivers should protect themselves with higher liability insurance coverage, higher uninsured motorist coverage and umbrella policies.
If you are an elderly driver or the child of an elderly driver, call an attorney to see how you can protect those assets accumulated over a lifetime from being lost from one mistake on the road.
If you have been injured in an auto accident, you need to speak to an experienced personal injury attorney.
Call The Law Office of Robert Paysinger, P.C. at (303) 279-0221 today or visit www.paysingerlaw.com
Source: http://www.cnn.com
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