Porsche has recently stated that Paul Walker is to blame for his own death in one of their sports cars, asserting that the vehicle had been “abused and altered.”
Court documents filed by the car company argue that Walker's “death, and all other injuries or damages claimed, were the result of (his) own comparative fault.”
The car crashed, claiming the lives of both Walker and his friend Roger Rodas, who was driving at the time.
In September, Walker's daughter filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Porsche, alleging multiple design flaws in the sports car.
However, Porsche contends that the car was modified and misused after being sold, in a manner that was not reasonably foreseeable to the company.
Moreover, Porsche claims that Walker, being a “knowledgeable and sophisticated user,” willingly exposed himself to the risks associated with operating the vehicle.
The wrongful death lawsuit seeks unspecified damages on behalf of Walker's daughter, Meadow Rain, citing defects that allegedly contributed to her father's demise.
According to Walker's attorney, Jeff Milam, the Porsche Carrera GT is a dangerous car that should not be driven on public roads.
He believes that Paul Walker and Roger Rodas would still be alive if it weren't for the inherent dangers of this vehicle.
An investigation by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department concluded that excessive speed was the cause of the accident.
The high-performance car was estimated to be traveling between 80 and 93 mph in a zone with a maximum speed limit of 45 mph.
The coroner's report even suggested that the car was speeding at 100 mph.
However, sources close to the Walker family's lawsuit claim that investigators analyzing surveillance footage believe the car was actually traveling at a slower speed.
The lawsuit alleges that the vehicle was going between 63 and 71 mph when it lost control.
The lawsuit also points out design flaws in the Porsche, such as inadequate side door reinforcement bars and weaker materials than those used in mass-market cars designed for slower speeds.
Last year's sheriff's investigation found no evidence of drugs or alcohol in Walker or Rodas' systems.
Both men were wearing seat belts, and the airbags deployed correctly.
The crash was not caused by any mechanical failure, and experts from Porsche and Michelin were consulted during the investigation.
Walker's death occurred during a break in the filming of “Fast and Furious 7.”
The movie was eventually completed using scenes already filmed by Walker and scenes with his brothers serving as body doubles.
In conclusion, while the legal battle continues between Porsche and Walker's daughter, questions still remain about the safety of high-performance sports cars like the Porsche Carrera GT.
The tragic accident serves as a reminder of the risks associated with driving these vehicles and the need for manufacturers to prioritize safety features.
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