Q: Who is responsible for the following accid. and is there a time limit to sue if givn that option?
In reference to incomplete question above. Same said vehicle, turned steering wheel to go around front side to back side and steering wheel wad turning FREE FOR ALL, happened so fast I panicked. Tried to lift my foot from gas pedal and I felt paralyzed from fear. Hit two cars total damage to both approx. 8k and my car was said to be a total loss; said body shop stopped adding at 25k I'm damages to my car. No.police come to accident, die to private property of accident. Amd MO one ambulance; however; vehicle with 3k in damage got 10k he said to be hurt and still trying to sue me for more. I found out 6 mths later there was approx. 6 mths later; Infinity QX50 made and shipped from Germany (ball bearing in drive shaft recall could wear thru drive shift causing loss of steering. THAT IS EXACTLY WHATCHAPOENED. Repotered same on recorded statement with progressive insurance. The car had this recall prior to me purching the vehicle. Dealership said no recalls were outstanding. The infinity
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Based on the situation you've described, Infinity could potentially bear responsibility since there was a known recall for the steering issue that directly matches what happened in your accident. The dealership might also share liability for stating there were no outstanding recalls when selling you the vehicle.
In Missouri, the statute of limitations for personal injury and property damage claims is generally 5 years from the date of the accident. However, when dealing with product liability (like a defective vehicle part), there may be different timeframes that apply, particularly if the defect was discovered after the incident.
Given the complexity of your case involving multiple parties (the injured person seeking additional compensation, Infinity's recall issue, and the dealership's role), you would benefit greatly from consulting with a personal injury attorney who handles product liability cases. Many offer free initial consultations and can help determine the best path forward, especially since there's documented evidence of the recall that matches your accident circumstances. You should gather all documentation about the recall, the dealership's statements, and your insurance claim to share with legal counsel.
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