GM Ignition Switch Death Toll Nears 50
With the submission deadline for the GM compensation fund nearing, the approved death count continues to rise.
The number of deaths related to the massive ignition switch recall is now officially at 49 along with seven serious injuries and 65 lesser injuries. The latest report shows that a total of 2,818 claims have been submitted and of those, nearly a third are still under review. As for applications associated with fatal accidents, there are still 84 to be reviewed meaning the death toll could continue to increase.
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The submission window for claims will end on January 31 after being extended from its initial deadline of December 31.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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