Air Bag Defect

At the very least, air bags are supposed to reduce the extent of injuries sustained and not to cause or worsen adverse effects. But a defectively designed, manufactured, or installed air bag can endanger the health and lives of those whom it was intended to protect. This makes it incredibly important for car makers and mechanics to ensure that they exercise extreme caution when manufacturing and installing air bags.

If you or a loved one has been affected by an air bag defect, contact the Charleston air bag defect lawyers of the Steinberg Law Firm at 843-720-2800 to speak with an experienced attorney. You may be eligible to file a lawsuit against the parties responsible for the defect or malfunction. If successful, you could gain financial compensation for your medical bills and other damages.

Common Air Bag Defects

When air bags deploy, they are driven by a chemical reaction that causes them to inflate very rapidly. The triggering of this sequence is regulated by a complex system of sensors throughout the vehicle that are meant to detect indications that an accident is imminent or occurring, such as rapid deceleration and forceful impact. An air bag’s failure to function properly can result in traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and other significant harm.

Typical airbag defects include:

• Failure to deploy
• Early inflation of an airbag
• Late Inflation of an airbag

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If you have been injured because of a faulty safety mechanism, we can help you fight to obtain the resources that you need to enable a full recovery. Contact the Charleston air bag defect lawyers of the Steinberg Law Firm at 843-720-2800.