The following WAVE3 story addresses the Toyota recall and Todd Allen who was injured in a crash involving a recalled Toyota Camry. Mr. Allen has hired a Louisville, Kentucky injury lawyer to pursue his claim for injuries:
Man hurt in recalled Camry continues recovery; retains counsel
By Jon Chrisos – bio | email
Posted by Charles Gazaway - email
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - A Louisville man remains hospitalized in fair condition after a crash in a recalled Toyota Camry. Toyota says gas pedals in eight of its most popular models can get stuck causing unintended acceleration. According to Todd Allen, that is what happened to him Saturday night when pulling into a parking spot at an Okolona store.
Allen was in the parking lot of a strip shopping center on Blue Lick Road at Preston Highway when his 2010 Camry went down an embankment and into an icy creek. Now, Allen has hired a lawyer and a possible case against Toyota is moving forward.
Todd Greenwell from Isaacs and Isaacs will represent Allen. Greenwell says he is most concerned about Allen's recovery, but is putting together a team of mechanical engineers to go to the impound lot to inspect the crashed Camry. He says Toyota will also be sending an inspector.
"It's a long process," said Greenwell. "During the initial investigation the experts will take a look at the physical workings of the car."
Meanwhile, Allen's wife says her husband is doing better and trying to get his strength back. He is set to be moved to a rehabilitation center on Tuesday.
The police report indicates the front wheels of the vehicle dug into the snow bank as if the accelerator was stuck. Toyota says it's not aware of the specifics of the crash.
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For more information on vehicles affected by this recall:
- Toyotal recall affect you? Call your dealer - story at Courier Journal
- Toyota halts US sales of 8 recalled vehicle models
The 8 recalled models
Certain 2007-10 Camrys
2008-10 Sequoia
2009-10 Corolla
2007-10 Tundra
2009-10 RAV4
2005-10 Avalon
2010 Highlander
2009-10 Matrix
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