Airbags were developed to lessen the force of impact during a car crash and to prevent a vehicle’s occupants from striking violently against the steering wheel, dashboard, or other structural features. They have unquestionably helped to reduce the number and severity of injuries and have also saved countless lives. Unfortunately, when airbags are designed poorly or manufactured incorrectly, they can do more harm than good, causing serious injuries and even fatalities that could have otherwise been avoided. Sadly, not all airbag and vehicle manufacturers uphold proper standards of quality or a commitment to the safety of motorists and as a result, innocent victims are hurt.
Types of Airbag Malfunctions
Airbag defects are usually associated either with the timing of deployment or the amount of pressure that they hold. Some of the more common types of airbag defects include:
- Late deployment
- Failure to deploy
- Too much or too little pressure
- Deployment without a crash event
When any of these situations occur, vehicle occupants are at a real risk for severe injuries, either from the airbag itself or from the lack of protection the airbag should have provided. Sometimes these defects are the fault of the original vehicle manufacturer, while other times they may be the fault of a vehicle repair shop that did not properly reinstall or replace airbags that had deployed previously.
Contact Us
If you or someone you know has faced serious injuries because of an airbag defect, you may be able to pursue fair compensation from the party at fault to help you pay for your medical bills and other losses. To speak with a qualified Fort Lauderdale car defect lawyer about your case, contact the offices of Salpeter Gitkin, LLP, by calling 954-467-8622.
