Anyone who has any connection to the media has seen coverage of the exploding Toyota recall issue in recent weeks.  Millinos of vehicles have been recalled by the company amidst reports that the accelerator pedals on several models are sticking in positions that are near the floor boards, and this dangerous defect has led to several injuries and reported deaths around the country.  Now comes word of the first Las Vegas area driver who may have been victimized by this worldwide problem.

According to KTNV:

"For the first time a Las Vegas driver is coming forward saying he crashed his Toyota because of sudden acceleration. As you know in recent months millions of Toyota and Lexus vehicles have been recalled for that problem.

An empty driveway is where Nick Zarras' 2003 Toyota Avalon once sat.

His car is now in a scrap yard.

"I put it in drive and the car accelerates full power right into the wall. I made sure my foot was off the gas and on the brake," said Nick.

Nick was aware of the recalls on Toyota cars but his 2003 Avalon is not on the list.

"I had no warning of any impending problem," explained Nick.

According to an Associated Press report, federal investigators who reviewed Toyota's customer call database found that 70% of the complaints of sudden acceleration were for vehicles that are not subject to the recalls.

Nick feels fortunate that he and his wife weren't severely injured in the crash.

"I'm still sore, my neck's stiff, my back is still stiff. I saw the doc and he says it's gonna take about 3 months to totally heal," said Nick.

Based on his experience Nick feels Toyota should step up and replace his and other cars that were involved in these crashes with the same make and model, similar miles and provide a bumper-to-bumper warrantee."

If you or someone you love has been harmed because of a defective Toyota, you need to contact the Las Vegas personal injury lawyers who will not hesitate to take on even the largest international corporations on behalf of their clients.  Contact Jack Bernstein & Associates today to schedule a free initial consultation.