Car
fires. Car
fires. Ford is recalling
nearly 260,000 vehicles,
including F-Series Super
Duty Pickups from the 2004-2005
model years, and the Ford
Excursion Full Size SUV and
E350 and E450 vans for the
2004-2005 model years. About
180,100 of these vehicles
have 6.0 liter diesel engines
that have a potentially faulty
fuel injection control module.
There have been reports of
two minor injuries resulting
from this problem.
The
National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA)
announced that Ford was recalling
78,675 Super Duty Pickups
and chassis cab vehicles
from the 2005 model year
because their fuel line may
separate from the main fuel
bundle. The
trucks affected by this recall
include the F-250, F-350,
F-450 and F-550 Super Duty
pickups. These trucks were
equipped with 5.4 or 6.8
liter gasoline engines. The
NHTSA said that fuel line
separation can cause engine
stalling or leakage, possibly
resulting in a car fire (car
fires). .
In
addition to car fires, we
represent many clients in
rollover accidents. Rollover
accidents involve two distinct
categories of defects.
First,
there are those design
defects that actually cause
the rollover, such as dynamic
instability, handling and
steering.
Second,
there are crashworthiness
defects that are unrelated
to the cause of the rollover,
but produce or enhance
the injuries of the vehicle
occupants.
These "crashworthiness" defects
include: inadequate roof
structure that intrudes into
the occupant space, seat
belts that do not perform
properly, windshield and
windows, door latches, unforgiving
interior components and general
substandard occupant protection
in a collision. We, as consumers,
are entitled to expect the
vehicles that we purchase
and use for our families
to be as safe as technologically
possible.
At
a very minimum, any vehicle
ought to be able to slide
sideways on dry smooth pavement
without rolling over. This
can be achieved by simply
making the track width wider
and/or lowering the center
of gravity.
Chip
Houssiere specializes in complex
legal cases pertaining to scientific
law; such as products liability,
medical malpractice, mass torts
and aviation law. After obtaining
a degree in physics and math
at the University of Texas,
Chip worked in cardiovascular
research and obtained a pilots
license. Soon, he added a law
degree and began practicing
law, using his scientific knowledge,
ranging from medicine to engineering.
Twenty-five
years ago, Houssiere Durant & Houssiere
was founded by Charles “Chip” R.
Houssiere, III to fight and
win for those seriously injured
and suffering severe financial
loss. Chip Houssiere has
a national record and reputation
for championing the rights
of those victimized in our
society.
He
believes brilliance is achieved
only through total dedication
to practicing quality law,
a desire that is highly valued
at HD&H.
Mr.
Houssiere has attained the
highest AV rating by Martindale-Hubble.
He is double board certified
in personal injury trial law
by the Texas Board of Legal
Specialization and civil trial
law by the National Board of
Trial Advocacy.
Houssiere
has served as a director of
the Texas Trial Lawyers Association
for more than 20 years. He
is a nationally recognized
speaker and author, and is
licensed in all courts, federal
and state, in Texas and Colorado.
Chip
Houssiere portrays the characteristics
of honesty and fairness, caring
deeply for his clients and
succeeding on their behalf.
Specialty:
Board certified in personal
injury trial law by the Texas
Board of Legal Specialization
and civil trial law by NBTA
Education:
University of Texas, B.S.;
South Texas College of Law,
J.D.
Houssiere
Durant and Houssiere, LLP is
AV rated by Martin Dale Hubbell
