Data and Statistics
Reported Sources of Fatalities
As of June 14, 2001
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| ODI Consumer Complaint Database | Firestone Reports* | Ford Reports* | State Farm Reports* | Safety-forum.com* | FARS** | TOTAL |
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Number of Non-Duplicative Fatalities Reported, by Source | 145 | 24 | 3 | 5 | 19 | 7 | 203 |
* The numbers listed above are non-duplicative fatalities reported to NHTSA as of June 14, 2001.
Number and Percentage Distribution of Deaths related to Firestone Tires by Recall
As of June 14, 2001
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| August 9, 2000 Firestone Recall | Sept. 1, 2001 NHTSA Advisory | May 22, 2001 Ford Recall | Other Firestone tires under NHTSA investigation | Other Firestone tires, but not identifiable |
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Number of deaths | 123 | 5 | 10 | 12 | 53 |
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Percentage | 60.5 % | 2.5 % | 5.0 % | 6.0 % | 26.0 % |
| | | | | TOTAL | 203 (100%) |
In all Firestone / Ford blowout and rollover cases it is essential that measures be taken promptly to preserve evidence, investigate the accident in question, and to enable physicians or other expert witnesses to thoroughly evaluate any injuries. If you or a loved one is a victim of a serious automobile accident, call Littman & Babiarz, Attorneys at Law now at 607-277-7527 or CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT A CASE FORM. The initial consultation is free of charge, and if we agree to accept your case, we will work on a contingent fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary award or recovery of funds. Don't delay! You may have a valid claim and be entitled to compensation for your injuries, but a lawsuit must be filed before the statute of limitations expires.
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