What happens if your air bags fail?

On Behalf of | Aug 24, 2017 | Motor Vehicle Accidents |

You hope you are never involved in a motor vehicle accident, but you know that this could happen at any time. The nice thing about modern vehicles is that they are equipped with all the best safety features and technology. This can go a long way in helping you avoid trouble on the road.

Unfortunately, there are times when vehicles do not provide the intended protection, such as if your air bags fail.

If you were involved in an accident and your air bags failed to protect you, there’s a greater chance of injury. While you’ll want to learn more about what happened in the future, the first order of business is your health.

At our law firm, we are well aware that automotive defects are more common than they should be. While some of these don’t present a safety risk, others are extremely serious. This is the case with a defective air bag system.

We know what it takes to protect anyone who has suffered an injury as the result of a defective vehicle. Air bags are meant to keep you safe in the event of an accident. If these don’t deploy as intended, you don’t receive this protection.

Depending on the circumstances, you may be in position to receive compensation for your injuries and other damages. This depends on many factors, such as your injuries, the details surrounding your crash and of course, the defective part itself. If nothing else, you owe it to yourself to learn more about what went wrong with an eye towards making things right in the near future.