In February of this year, GM had to
recall about 2.6 million vehicles due to an ignition switch defect. The defect
occurred when the switch would slip out of the “run” position and shut down the
entire engine. As a result of this one defect, 13 total deaths occurred.
According to the company, the problem
was misdiagnosed and those who were responsible didn’t act with enough urgency
to fix the issue. Because of that, 15 employees were let go and GM had to pay
$35 million in fines –the largest fine ever reported by the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration –for failing to report the problem. Luckily, the
company is working tirelessly to resolve the issue and pay the victims of this
negligence and their families the proper compensation for what occurred.
If you or someone you know has been
involved in a car accident in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Warren, Sterling
Heights, Lansing, Flint, Ann Arbor, Livonia, Dearborn, Canton, Westland, Troy,
Farmington Hills, Southfield, Waterford or any other city in Michigan,
make sure to contact Motor City Accident Attorneys by calling 1-800-411-PAIN. Motor
City Accident Attorneys know how stressful a car accident can be and
want to help you get back on your feet. They will fight tirelessly for your
rights and help you get the compensation you deserve, according to your
specific case. Make sure to follow Motor City Accident Attorneys on
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