| When a car crash occurs, the driver and | | | | not initiate deployment |
| passengers inside rely on airbags to stop their | | | | - Improper packing of the airbag into the airbag |
| forward motion and cushion them from the | | | | compartment |
| impact of the collision. Before airbags, people | | | | - Malfunction with the deploying mechanism that |
| involved in a car accident had little hope of | | | | prevents the airbag from being released |
| surviving a high speed crash because there was | | | | Liable Parties |
| nothing to cushion them from hitting the | | | | An airbag that fails to work properly and cushion |
| windshield or steering column. Airbags have now | | | | the driver or passenger represents a failure of |
| become standard in all vehicles in the United | | | | safety standards required by law. The car |
| States, which means that drivers and passengers | | | | manufacturer or airbag manufacturer may be |
| expect a certain level of safety whenever they | | | | responsible for the deployment failure and |
| are in a vehicle. When an airbag fails to deploy on | | | | therefore may be liable for any injuries resulting |
| impact, the person inside is put at great risk of | | | | from the defective bag. If you or someone you |
| sustaining life-threatening or life-ending injuries. | | | | love has been injured because an airbag failed to |
| Causes of Failure | | | | deploy, you may have grounds to pursue a |
| Airbags that fail to deploy contain some sort of | | | | lawsuit for compensation. If the manufacturer is |
| defect that prevents them from opening. | | | | found to be negligent, you may receive payment |
| Individuals who would otherwise be kept safe by | | | | for your injuries and damages, including medical |
| the cushioned bag may suffer severe injuries, | | | | bills, funeral costs, and lost wages from time off |
| such as head trauma, spinal injury, and other | | | | of work. |
| debilitating injuries. The following is a list of possible | | | | To Learn More |
| problems that could cause an airbag to fail: | | | | For more information on automobile defects and |
| - Sensor damage that does not sense the impact | | | | injury liability, please visit the website of |
| on the car | | | | experienced Austin personal injury lawyer Vic |
| - Improper sensor and wiring installation that does | | | | Feazell, P.C. today. |