Airbags, used properly with seat belts, can save lives. Airbags, however, have drawbacks that can lead to serious injuries — blindness, broken bones and even death. The federal government in 1996 announced that airbags could cause injuries. Since then, airbag litigation has resulted in confidential settlements for auto accident injury victims.
Airbag injuries have resulted after an airbag deploys inappropriately due to an error by a service technician or by faulty original design.
If you or a loved one has been injured because of a defective airbag, you may be entitled to compensation under a product liability claim. Don't let the insurance company decide what happens next. Turn to an airbag injury attorney with the Law Offices of Jeff Martin for a free and confidential consultation about your case.
While engineers assert that the number of lives saved by airbags far outweighs the number of fatalities, deaths caused by airbags have created a backlash. Children in particular are vulnerable to injury or death by airbags if they are sitting close to the passenger side when it deploys.
The blast of energy from an airbag may injure a child who is sitting close to the dashboard. An average size adult who is correctly wearing a seat belt is not likely to come in contact with the airbag until it is fully inflated. For greatest protection, both the driver and front passengers should be buckled up and the seats moved back as far as practical to allow ample space for the air bag to expand.
If you or a loved one has been injured because of an airbag accident, you deserve strong, tireless representation. An attorney at the Law Offices of Jeff Martin can be your fierce advocate. If the airbag accident resulted in a death, our firm can pursue a potential wrongful death lawsuit. We can help you examine your options so you can recover the compensation you deserve.
If you or a loved one has been hurt by an airbag, contact The Law Offices of Jeff Martin, serving Tulsa and all of Oklahoma. Remember, your initial consultation is free, and you don't pay us unless we win. Call us today in Tulsa area at 728-8888 or use our toll free number 800-980-9205.
