What can I do if my airbags did not deployin an accident?
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What can I do if my airbags did not deployin an accident?
Back in 07/10 I was in an accident. A man 2 cars ahead of me stopped his vehicle suddenly at a green light I was coming up on. I was going about 20 miles per hour and slowing down in a 40speed limit zone. I did not notice that he had stopped so suddenly and I bounced off the person in the middle. There were no injuries to the other people and I just hit my head on the steering wheel. Nobody had any damage, but me. My car was totaled, even the battery was cracked and leaking acid into the engine. My seatbelt did not lock up and my air bag did not deploy.
Asked on January 4, 2011 under Personal Injury, Tennessee
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Probably nothing in this case. IF you had been injured because the airbags failed to deploy when they should have, then you would very likely have a product liability suit and could sue for your medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering (if severe or long-lasting enough), etc. However, you question implies that you did not suffer serious injuries, or at least you don't mention them. If the "only" damage is to your car, then the failure of an airbag to deploy is irrelevant; an airbag does not and would not protect your vehicle. Since the failure of the airbag had nothing to do with the damage or loss, there is nothing to sue for in that case.
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