Airbags are said to be one of the most important safety measures in decades. Occasionally, the energy required to quickly inflate airbags can cause injury to people sitting or thrown too close to the airbag before it deploys.
This was a serious concern with the first generations of frontal airbags, which deployed with greater force.
NHTSA estimates that during 1990-2008, more than 290 deaths were caused by frontal airbag inflation in low-speed crashes.
Since airbags are so important to the safety of drivers and passengers, vehicle manufacturers must exercise care in the design and installation of the airbags in order to ensure there are no problems, however, recently many airbags have been recalled.
Airbags are designed to save lives in the event of an auto accident. Unfortunately, defective airbags can lead to serious injuries and even death for a vehicle’s occupants. If you were involved in a New York car related accident due to a defective airbag contact a products liability lawyer at Pulvers, Pulvers & Thompson, L.L.P. today.