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Defective Airbags
Defective Airbags -- The Disturbing Facts
The public is learning what the New York car accident attorneys of Proner and Proner in Manhattan already knew – hundreds of people are injured every year because of defective airbags. This fact has prompted car accident lawsuits that have forced car manufacturers to sit up and take notice.
Over the last decade, 278 total fatalities and 53 life-threatening injuries have been caused by this defective product. Product liability lawyers such as the ones at the Proner and Proner Manhattan law firm understand the ins and outs of such complicated cases. They also know how to make sure you are compensated for your injuries, or are awarded damages for the loss of a loved one due to an auto manufacturer’s negligence.
Why Airbags Were Introduced
Hallmarks of a Defective Airbag
Why Airbags Were Introduced
When airbags were first brought to the attention of the car buying consumer in the 1980’s, they were heralded as the tool that would greatly reduce deaths due to vehicular collisions. Designed to deploy upon impact, the few problems that were associated with them, like broken noses or whiplash, were regarded as great trade offs for potentially saving a life.
Indeed, airbags have been instrumental at cutting down car related injury and death, but there were some fundamental problems from the onset of their introduction. One was that airbags were designed for individuals between 5 foot 8 and 5 foot 10 who weighed roughly180 pounds. This caused issues for individuals who were shorter or a bit taller or who weighed more or less. Because of this, serious injuries, even blindness or eye ruptures resulted.
The little known fact that defective airbags can cause deaths and even debilitating injury can be dangerous for unknowledgeable consumers. This is why product liability lawyers are there for people who desire to file car accident lawsuit where airbags have caused serious injuries. Such lawsuits often bring a greater awareness to issues that people were not aware of.
Hallmarks of a Defective Airbag
So, how do you know if you or a loved one has been harmed by a defective airbag? There are a few noteworthy, tell tale signs that a person can look for that give an indication that their car’s air bag did not work as it was supposed to. Chief indicators that the air bag may have been a defective product are:
The air bag didn’t deploy – this is fairly obvious and can have devastating consequences during a car accident.
- Deployment with too much force – in optimum situations, an airbag deploys with roughly 2,000 pounds of force at a rate of 200 mph, but in some cases, an airbag can deploy at an even greater rate, causing brain or spinal damage.
- Airbag deploys too slowly – airbags have to be able to deploy in a matter of milliseconds—mere hair seconds of time can mean the difference between life and death.
- Airbags that deploy erratically – airbags that deploy when a door slams or during a low speed accident can cause injury to unsuspecting motorists who were not bracing for the impact.
Any number of these things could be indicative of a problem with your car's air bag safety system. When in doubt, contact the car accident attorneys at Proner and Proner. During their free case evaluation you will learn about car accident lawsuits that relate to defective products like faulty airbags.
What Can Proner and Proner Do for You?
One consultation with the knowledgeable car accident attorneys at Proner and Proner in Manhattan will let you know why you need to file your car accident lawsuit with them. Fully versed on New York law in regard to product liability, these passionate representatives will tackle the automotive company that created the defect that devastated your life and your finances.
If you have lost a loved one or suffered grievous injures after a defective airbag harmed you, contact Proner and Proner and receive the counsel you deserve.
