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Northern California Defective Airbags Lawyers
Airbag Product Liability Claim Attorneys
When vehicles first started including airbags in addition to seat belts, they were thought to be safer than vehicles that only had seat belts. Airbags are designed to deploy on impact, protecting the motorist from being thrust forward and hitting his or her head on the steering wheel. However, when the airbags were designed, the automotive companies based them on the stature of males between 5’8 and 5’10 with a weight of around 180 pounds. For those motorists with smaller statures or who have health problems, such as osteoporosis or heart conditions, airbags can be potentially dangerous. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) keeps a close eye on airbag safety standards and has given auto makers until 2012 to develop more advanced airbags; however, none of them have done so yet.
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Estey Bomberger has extensive experience in auto product liability and personal injury litigation. We take the wellbeing of our clients seriously and utilize strategic courtroom techniques to acquire the best possible results.
Airbags are supposed to be a safety feature in every vehicle that is manufactured in the United States. Dual front airbags are to be installed in every vehicle manufactured after 1998, as mandated by the NHTSA. But, when a motorist is injured due to their airbag malfunctioning by not deploying or deploying when it’s not necessary, an auto product liability claim could be the next appropriate step. Airbags that don’t perform as they are designed can lead to catastrophic injury. A motorist’s stature and whether or not they have health conditions can make a big difference in the kind of injuries sustained in a defective airbag accident. Some injuries include:
- Fractured bones in the face, neck and torso
- Eye injuries such as blindness, ruptured eyeballs, and bruised eye sockets
- Head trauma and brain injury
- Spinal cord injury
Successful Results for Serious Cases
If an auto manufacturer is found responsible for the injuries sustained in an accident, due to defective airbags, the victims could be entitled to compensation. The attorneys at Estey Bomberger can help you navigate through complex auto product liability laws to determine the maximum compensation that you are eligible for. If you or someone you know has been injured in an accident involving a defective airbag, give the experienced Northern California auto product liability lawyers at Estey Bomberger a call today. The time after an accident can be very emotional and overwhelming. We will help you turn your life around. Â