GM Defective Ignition Switches May Cause Injury or Death
Have you or a loved one been injured in a motor vehicle accident, automobile accident or car wreck involving a General Motors (GM) vehicle with a defective ignition switch? Defective ignition switches may allow the engine of the vehicle to shut off. GM has recalled 1.6 million cars after receiving dozens of crash reports related to defective ignition switches. If injuries have been sustained, or death has resulted from such an accident, you should take immediate actions to protect and enforce your rights. You need an experienced lawyer to help you assert those rights, and to help you navigate your claim. After all, GM and the insurance company will be consulting with their lawyers. Why shouldn’t you have a lawyer on your side, too?
GM Recalls 1.6 Million Vehicles With Defective Ignition Switches
In February 2014, GM (General Motors) recalled 1.6 million vehicles with a defective ignition switch. The recalled automobiles were sold in the U.S., as well as Canada and Mexico.
Here’s a list of recalled vehicles:
Depending on all of the facts and circumstances of your case, you, or your family member, may be entitled to damages for pain and suffering, lost wages and reimbursement for medical expenses. But it’s vital that you assemble your legal team early on, to make sure that evidence is obtained, witnesses are not lost, and that appropriate medical treatment is being received.
Here’s a list of recalled vehicles:
- 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt
- 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt
- 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt
- 2003 Saturn Ion
- 2004 Saturn Ion
- 2005 Saturn Ion
- 2006 Saturn Ion
- 2007 Saturn Ion
- 2007 Pontiac G5
- 2006 Chevrolet HHR
- 2007 Chevrolet HHR
- 2005 Pontiac Pursuit
- 2006 Pontiac Pursuit
- 2007 Pontiac Pursuit
- 2006 Pontiac Solstice
- 2007 Pontiac Solstice
Depending on all of the facts and circumstances of your case, you, or your family member, may be entitled to damages for pain and suffering, lost wages and reimbursement for medical expenses. But it’s vital that you assemble your legal team early on, to make sure that evidence is obtained, witnesses are not lost, and that appropriate medical treatment is being received.