If air bags did not deploy in an accident, is the manufacturer liable?

Get Legal Help Today

Compare Quotes From Top Companies and Save

secured lock Secured with SHA-256 Encryption

If air bags did not deploy in an accident, is the manufacturer liable?

I was struck from behind by an 18 wheeler on the highway. Hit concrete median and struck twice more by same 18 wheeler. Walked away from accident but the air bags did not deploy. Might have a shoulder injury requiring surgery still trying to figure that out. Should I go after automobile manufacturer for anything because the air bags did not deploy? Is a 2004 vehicle that I bought new. First accident in car.

Asked on December 9, 2010 under Personal Injury, Texas

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 13 years ago | Contributor

If the air bags should have deployed--i.e. this was within the parameters of when they should deploy--and they did not due to some design, manufacture, etc. defect, you may have a product liability lawsuit against someone: manufacturer, installer, etc. If you do, you could recover medical costs, lost wages, other out-of-pocket costs, and possibly pain and suffering. You should discuss  the matter with a personal injury attorney to evaluate whether you have a case and what it might be worth; many PI attorneys will provide a free initial consultation to discuss a case, and many will also take a case like this on contingency (they are paid if you are paid).


IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Answer(s) provided above are for general information only. The attorney providing the answer was not serving as the attorney for the person submitting the question or in any attorney-client relationship with such person. Laws may vary from state to state, and sometimes change. Tiny variations in the facts, or a fact not set forth in a question, often can change a legal outcome or an attorney's conclusion. Although AttorneyPages.com has verified the attorney was admitted to practice law in at least one jurisdiction, he or she may not be authorized to practice law in the jurisdiction referred to in the question, nor is he or she necessarily experienced in the area of the law involved. Unlike the information in the Answer(s) above, upon which you should NOT rely, for personal advice you can rely upon we suggest you retain an attorney to represent you.

Get Legal Help Today

Find the right lawyer for your legal issue.

secured lock Secured with SHA-256 Encryption