Airbag Defects and Injuries

There are many different safety features that are either standard or available options on modern motor vehicles, but the two most prominently known of these are likely seatbelts and airbags. Each of these devices has the potential to save lives or to prevent or reduce the severity of injuries sustained in the event of a car accident. But this is only true in cases where they function properly. Defective airbags can seriously compromise the safety of a vehicle’s occupants and could conceivably cause more extensive damage than the incident or non-incident that triggered the deployment.

If you have been the victim of a defective or malfunctioning airbag, you may be able to seek compensation from the negligent carmaker who failed to provide a safe device for your vehicle. To learn more about the potential advantages of a legal action, contact the Charleston airbag defect lawyers of the Steinberg Law Firm at 843-720-2800.

Types of Airbag Failures

The operating principle behind the airbag is fairly straightforward. Sensors detect a sudden change of speed or significant impact. These sensors then send a message through a vehicle’s electronic system to deploy the airbag. Once this message is received, a chemical reaction inflates the airbag and the inflated device is intended to prevent a driver or passenger from forcefully striking against part of the car. But there are a number of potential failures that can turn this asset into a liability, including:

• Premature deployment
• Delayed deployment
• Failure to deploy
• Over-inflation and explosion of airbag
• Under-inflation of airbag
• Propulsion of caustic chemical powder onto a vehicle’s occupants

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There is no justification for substandard safety measures in an automobile. Hold a negligent manufacturer accountable for your injuries. Contact the Charleston airbag defect lawyers of the Steinberg Law Firm at 843-720-2800 for a free case evaluation.