California Airbag Failure Attorneys
Although airbags, like seat belts, were designed to save the lives of those involved in serious auto accidents, they have been known to cause serious injuries and death to passengers and drivers. When an airbag fails to deploy or deploys too aggressively, the effects can have devastating, long-lasting results.
Airbag Failures
From head-on collisions to rear end collisions, many people rely on their airbags to prevent them from sustaining serious injuries. Unfortunately, a defective airbag that fails to deploy can result in injuries or deaths that may have been prevented had the airbag failure not occurred. Thousands of lives could have been saved and injuries prevented if a defective airbag had been detected by the manufacturer.
Aggressive Airbag Deployment
Airbag failure is not the only source of injury concerning manufacturer defects; an overly aggressive airbag can also cause injuries. When these types of airbags deploy, they either come too far into the passenger’s space or are too forceful for shorter individuals and children who will sit closer to the bag itself. In each of these instances, the airbag can cause serious damage to passengers and drivers.
Defective Crash Sensors
When an accident occurs at lower speeds (under 15-18 mph), the airbag crash sensors should detect that it is unnecessary to deploy. However, a faulty sensor could lead the airbag to deploy and unsuspecting passengers can be hurt. The sensors may also cause airbag failure or delay; these circumstances can have dire results.
Contact Our Experienced Airbag Failure Attorneys
At the Airola Law Offices, John and Tuesday Airola have dedicated their legal practice to fighting for the monetary compensation that accident victims deserve. If you have been injured as a result of airbag failure or defect, contact our California personal injury attorneys for a FREE consultation to discuss your case.
