Airbag Failure

When a high speed collision occurs, the drivers and passengers have little time to react to protect themselves. The force of the impact can send those inside the car hurtling towards the windshield, which could cause life-threatening or fatal injuries for the victims. Airbags were designed with the specific purpose of helping to cushion a driver’s or passenger’s body in a collision. In crashes that would otherwise be deadly, airbags have been responsible for saving victims from head trauma and other debilitating injuries.

Tragically, in some cases airbags fail to deploy. The sensor designed to detect the collision may fail, or the deploying mechanism itself may not open, leaving the driver or passenger without protection against the force of the collision. When a bag fails to deploy it is likely defective and someone may be liable for the failed airbag. Specifically, the car manufacturer may be responsible for not properly installing the air bags or conducting sufficient safety tests on their use. In other cases, the designer or manufacturer of the airbag itself may be liable for its failure.

If you or someone you love has suffered injuries from a failed airbag, consider contacting a personal injury lawyer immediately. Airbag and car manufacturers have an obligation to meet certain safety standards and to fulfill their promises to customers. When they fail to do so, they can be held legally accountable in court for injuries and damages, including medical bill costs, lost wages from time off of work, physical therapy, emotional distress, burial costs, and pain and suffering.

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For sound legal advice and assistance on airbag failure and injury liability, please contact Austin personal injury lawyer Vic Feazell, P.C. today at 877-948-4842