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How Can I Prove Liability for Airbags that Did Not Deploy?
Unfortunately, car accidents happen daily on Arizona roads, causing thousands of dollars in damage and difficult recoveries for victims and their families. Proving liability is crucial for those affected by a car crash so victims can collect compensation for the pain and damage caused by the accident. If the airbags in the vehicle failed to deploy, it might be possible to recover damages from the at-fault party, including the manufacturer, dealership, auto shop, or other responsible parties.
If you are suffering because an airbag did not deploy in a car accident, you could recover costs for economic and non-economic damages, including lost time at work, medical expenses, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and more. For the best chance of making a full financial recovery following your accident, reach out to the talented team of car accident attorneys at Desert Star Law Group. You can contact us at 602-584-8957 to schedule a free case evaluation today.
Take Appropriate Action After an Accident
It is critical to take the appropriate actions when you have been in a wreck, whether or not you were at fault. You should seek medical attention for yourself and other victims and contact police officers to file a report. You should also exchange information with the other driver and collect evidence, such as photos and eyewitness accounts.
Taking the proper steps after an accident can protect you and provide the necessary evidence to build a strong case in your favor, especially if faulty airbags caused damage or injury.
Contact a Trusted Car Accident Attorney
One of the most important things to do after a car accident is hiring a skilled team of lawyers like those at Desert Star Law Group. Your attorney can help determine the cause of the accident and will help you hold liable parties responsible for your injuries, including those who allowed the airbags in your vehicle to fail.
What Are Some Common Reasons for Malfunctioning Airbags?
Airbags are essential to protecting car accident victims. Arizona law requires salvaged or repaired cars to include the “functional integrity of the airbag system.” If your car’s airbags were not working and someone knew or should have known, you could hold them legally accountable.
Airbags malfunction for various reasons, including manufacturing defects, defects in the vehicle, and improper installation.
Electrical Failure
If the vehicle was not wired correctly, this can cause the airbags to fail. You may be able to sue the responsible party who should have connected the airbags or computer components.
Defective Sensors
Cars with airbags include crash sensors that should monitor the severity and speed of the crash, deploying the airbags when necessary. You may wish to bring a lawsuit against the car manufacturer or technician who should have ensured the proper calibration and installation of the airbags.
Airbag Defects
Some airbags are not properly manufactured or tested. If your airbags did not deploy because of manufacturing defects, you could bring a lawsuit against the at-fault party.
Airbags Not Properly Installed
Auto technicians have a duty to properly install airbags for the safety of passengers in a collision. You should speak with an attorney about bringing a suit against a negligent mechanic or vehicle manufacturer.
Type and Severity of Collision
Airbags are designed to deploy in certain collisions and may not deploy if you were traveling at a slower speed or were involved in an accident from the side or rear. In these cases, a lawsuit may not be successful. Please consult with a lawyer about your unique circumstances before taking legal action.
What Damages Can I Collect for Airbags Failing to Deploy?
Since each case is different, it is impossible to estimate the value of your lawsuit without meeting with you in person. However, victims of car accidents whose injuries occurred because of failed airbags may be able to collect economic and non-economic damages. Please reach out to our law firm right away to learn more about how we can help you make a full financial recovery following your car accident.
Economic Damages
Economic damages are items that have an obvious monetary value.
If you were injured because an airbag didn’t deploy, you might be able to sue the at-fault party for the following:
- Medical expenses, including hospital costs and ambulance charges
- Surgical procedures
- Doctor’s visits
- Medical equipment, such as a wheelchair
- Lost time at work
- Lost income-earning capacity
Non-Economic Damages
Non-economic damages are equally important when collecting compensation for car accident injuries. These damages include items that are difficult to attach a monetary value to but affect the victim’s daily life and should not be ignored.
Some examples of non-economic damages you could recover with the help of our talented legal team include:
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Mental trauma
- Emotional distress
- Catastrophic injury, such as loss of a limb, paralysis, or blindness
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of companionship
- Wrongful death
Can Our Skilled Car Accident Lawyers Help You?
If you or a loved one is suffering because of airbags that failed due to someone else’s negligence, you deserve compensation. Our skilled personal injury lawyers understand the difficulties that car victims go through, and we know how to get results in the Arizona legal system. We promise to listen carefully to your story and address your concerns by seeking legal action if necessary.
Please don’t feel that you have to go through this challenge alone. You can reach out to Desert Star Law Group and get answers to your questions. We will stand by you as you seek compensation for the damages done in your car crash. Call today for a free consultation at 602-584-8957.
