Although the deaths of people caused by airbags firing inappropriately caused congressional action that led to the development of so-called “smart airbags,” it is likely that these new models are even more defective than the old ones. Non-deploying airbags are culpable in many more deaths than improperly deploying ones.
According to research done by Kansas City Star reporters, only 300 people have died as a result of improper airbag deployment since 1990, while 1400 people have died in crashes where airbags failed to deploy in just the five year period between 2001 and 2006. Although not all the persons killed in these crashes would have been saved had their air bags deployed, the numbers are still astounding.
We depend on the safety equipment installed in our vehicles to protect us and our loved ones in the event of an automobile accident. Automotive companies aggressively market the safety features on their vehicles, especially various airbags that are named standard as opposed to optional features. But if the airbags are defective and fail to deploy, leading to critical injuries or wrongful deaths, the automobile companies are building their profit on false promises, and trading our safety for their bottom line.
If you have been injured, or if you have lost someone you love, in an automobile accident in which the air bags failed to deploy, contact the law firm of Marc Whitehead & Associates, LLP, serving Houston, Baytown, and Galveston, who can help you get compensation for your loss.
