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Heather Peters a Honda Civic Hybrid owner claims that her 2006 sedan does not live up to its promise. The auto manufacturer had made claims that the Civic hybrid would receive about 50 miles per gallon. Because of technical issues, the car has received only 30 miles per gallon.

Peters is not the only one who has noticed a dwindling gas tank. In fact, a recent class action settlement against Honda resulted in rebate coupon to purchase a new vehicle and an award to Hybrid owners that is as little as $100 each.

For many Honda hybrid owners this is the end of the road. They will receive their check and use it to fill up their gas for the week. Peters, however, has refused the settlement. As a consumer, she has decided that Honda's settlement is unacceptable.

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Luis Gonsalez, 28, was killed in a Los Angeles car accident after his Ford Explorer SUV veered off the roadway and rolled over. According to a report in the Los Angeles Daily News, the fatal car accident occurred the morning of May 14, 2011 on the Sierra Highway near Newhall Road in Santa Clarita. The Ford SUV hit an embankment and rolled over many times. Gonsalez sustained fatal injuries. No other vehicles were involved. An investigation is ongoing.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family members and friends of Luis Gonsalez for their tragic and heartbreaking loss.

Car Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol's 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were 11 deaths and 552 injuries involving car accidents in Santa Clarita. In Los Angeles County as a whole, 667 people died and 52,229 were injured as a result of car accidents during the same year.

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Apparently, David vs. Goliath wasn't acceptable odds for Allstate Auto Insurance. Victims of catastrophic injury accidents are outraged by Allstate who continues to routinely deny claims, solely for the purpose of increasing their chances of avoiding financial liability for those covered under their policies. Many victims who have comparatively minor injuries are finding that small claims court is a viable option. Others have found that they will just have to endure years of court battles and humiliating circumstances until a jury can award the compensation they deserve.

"From Good Hands to Boxing Gloves

A book written by David Berardinelli, Michael Freeman, and Aaron DeShaw, From Good Hands to Boxing Gloves tells of profit-boosting strategies that a consulting firm presented to Allstate to maximize profits and diminish the amount of money sent to clients who put in a claim. This company's recommendation to Allstate was to low-ball claims so that desperate customers in dire straits would be more likely to accept a settlement offer while Allstate continued to make a profit and collect interest on the insurance payment. Allstate would offer its "good hands" in the way of a low-ball claim and, if the customer did not accept, get out the "boxing gloves."

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Allstate Auto Insurance likes to advertise that when you are with Allstate "you're in good hands". This sounds great, but what if I am involved in a catastrophic injury car accident. Am I still in good hands? Allstate has spent many years projecting an image that has led people to believe that if they buy an Allstate policy they will be protected if something bad were to happen. Although this sounds great, we have seen evidence of Allstate not acting particularly friendly when they are in danger of being held liable for personal injuries, injuries that they were supposed to be protecting.

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Engaging in a personal injury lawsuit against the top car insurance companiesred light camera in the United States can be daunting. Companies like Progressive have thrived on collecting premiums and doing everything they can to not pay big money when they are found liable. Getting to know Progressive's tendencies when faced with a catastrophic injury accident may prove to be useful as you move forward with your own case and in your car insurance options.

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A Newport Beach personal injury accident can be a frightening experience. Seriously injured accident victims will have damages they will need to recover and some will seek medical treatment for their injuries. It is not only important to know what damages you can recover after an accident but what auto defects to look for. There are a number of vehicle defects which could have caused or contributed to your car accident.

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Finding an experienced personal injury lawyer can significantly improve your settlement. There is a lot at stake after an auto defect accident. If you have been seriously injured your medical bills alone can be overwhelming.

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After suffering from an injury in an auto defect accident it is important to receive the best representation for your claim. Finding an experienced attorney can make all the difference in how much you receive for your settlement.

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Auto defects are one of the unseen dangers that affect every driver on the road. A number of drivers commute to and from work every day under the assumption that they are in a safe and reliable vehicle. With the advancements in technology and manufacturing most consumers probably believe that auto defects are a thing of the past. Even with these advancements, auto defects are not as uncommon as some might think.

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A products liability case can vary in complexity. Some cases will require research, testing, investigating, and more. The process in itself could take time. On the other hand, a case could go through the settlement process rather quickly.

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Ricardo Alcantar, 21, and Matthew Gibbons, 20, were killed in a Los Angeles car accident the night of December 12, 2009, after their car crashed near Long Beach Airport. According to a news report in The Press Telegram, the small two-door hatchback driven by Alcantar was traveling east on Spring Street, when it crashed into a tunnel divider causing the vehicle to be sliced in two pieces. Both Alcantar and Gibbons were pronounced dead at the scene. Officials are looking into what caused this fatal car accident.

I offer my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Alcantar and Gibbons for their devastating loss. They will certainly be in my prayers.

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Toyota Motor Corporation has offered to fix the accelerator pedals of up to 4 million cars in the United States, which are subject to the company's largest ever vehicle defect recall, a Kyodo news report states. Toyota has apparently reached an agreement with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which includes the Japanese auto maker's assurance to voluntarily repair the accelerator pedals. But it is not clear yet how Toyota will repair these pedals.

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Bradley Wilson, 37, was killed in an Orange County motorcycle accident after he lost control of his motorcycle, struck a parked vehicle and crashed. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the fatal motorcycle accident occurred the afternoon of Oct. 2, 2009 near the intersection of Del Obispo Street and Village Road in Dana Point, California as Wilson was traveling north on Del Obispo. Orange County Sheriff's investigators say they are looking into why Wilson lost control of his motorcycle. Wilson died of blunt force trauma and other injuries.

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Goldie Williams Jr, 48, died in a San Bernardino car accident the evening of August 30, 2009 after he lost control of his car and crashed on the 215 Freeway. According to a news report in the San Bernardino Sun, Williams was driving a 2004 Lincoln Navigator south on the 215 Freeway when he lost control of his vehicle while attempting to pass a tractor trailer. Williams apparently veered off the freeway. The Navigator rolled several times. Williams died at the scene while a passenger sustained minor injuries.

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Benjamin Keil Allen, 26, was killed in a San Bernardino car accident early morning on August 12, 2009 when the Toyota Tundra pickup he was off-roading in Loma Linda, California, tipped over and crashed. Allen was driving the Tundra on Mountain View Avenue. He was ejected from the pickup truck and died when the truck ran him over, crushing his head and upper body. Loma Linda fire officials said Allen was not wearing a seatbelt. Three others, who were also in the vehicle at the time, were buckled up and did not suffer any injuries. California Highway Patrol officials are investigating this fatal car accident.

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Honda has issued a defective product recall for its 2001 Civic and Accord models for possible airbag defects. According to a report in Consumeraffairs.com, the driver's side airbag could produce excessive internal pressure and cause the inflator to burst. If this happens, the metal fragments could pass through the airbag cushion material possibly injuring occupants of the car due to the airbag failure. When this auto product safety recall begins, Honda dealers will replace the airbag inflator free of charge. Honda issued an identical defective product recall in November 2008 for 4,000 of its 2001 Accord and Civic models for similar airbag defects.

In our more than three decades experience representing clients who are injured by defective auto products, the products liability attorneys at Bisnar | Chase has observed a history of airbag problems with Honda vehicles as well as several other brands of cars, both domestic and foreign. Automobiles are equipped with airbags to make it safer for vehicle occupants in the event of a car crash. Although there have been several technological advancements in the way these airbags are being produced and installed in vehicles, that does not mean that they are free of flaws and defects. We've seen several serious problems with airbags that have caused severe injuries and even fatalities. The most common types of issues with defective airbags include failure to deploy during a car collision; deployment at a time when it should not have deployed; and deployment with too much or not enough force.

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