Airbag Defects
One of the most important safety features in an automobile is its airbags. The airbags cushion drivers and their passengers against the force of a collision, preventing them from suffering blunt trauma injuries from the dashboard, steering wheel, and other objects in the car.
Unfortunately, defective airbags may present more dangers than they prevent. If you or someone you love suffered injuries because of a defective airbag, contact the Bronx car accident lawyers of Parker Waichman LLP at 1-888-244-2273.
Types of Defects and Dangers
In most cases, the term “defective airbags” refers to errors with airbag deployment. Usually, this means that the airbag:
- Failed to deploy
- Deployed late
- Deployed unnecessarily
- Deployed with excessive force
- Failed to inflate
Any of these problems may present serious dangers to individuals involved in accidents. A failed or late airbag puts drivers and passengers at risk for injuries that they would sustain if the car lacked airbags all together.
Airbags with excessive force or that deploy unnecessarily, on the other hand, may cause an individual more harm than good. In the case of excessive force, the airbag may cause an individual to suffer more injuries than the impact itself. Additionally, airbags that deploy for no reason may provide a distraction to drivers, putting them at risk for accidents.
Contact Us
The Bronx car accident attorneys of Parker Waichman LLP at committed to helping individuals who have been injured by defective airbags. If this is your case, contact us today at 1-888-244-2273 to learn more about your legal rights.
