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Driver Induced Sudden Acceleration

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Many people enjoy driving cars with plenty of power under the hood. However, enjoyment can quickly turn into horror when their 250 horsepower engine goes out of control. Sometimes a car defect causes the problem such as was the case with Toyota which had to recall millions of its cars in 2009-10. It is often the driver that causes the problem. When this is the case, the driver is usually deemed negligent if it causes an accident. If you were injured in an accident because of another 's out-of-control car, Chattanooga car accident lawyers can advise you of your legal options. Common Causes of Driver Induced Sudden Acceleration Loose objects were left under the engine hood. For example, the driver may set the oil cap down on top of the engine

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