Demas Law Group

Sacramento Airbag Failure Lawyers
The Demas Law Group

Car safety advocates help all of us by constantly pushing for additional vehicle safety measures and improvements in already existing ones. As a result, most of us now drive cars with fully functional airbags. New research and design information continues to help protect all drivers and passengers against the many dangers that were especially prevalent back when the first airbags went on the market.

Unfortunately, like most complicated safety products, some airbags continue to malfunction. They either fail to deploy altogether or do so in a manner that either seriously harms or even kills some passengers. Young children, the elderly and other somewhat fragile passengers are often at greatest risk when airbags suddenly burst open with exaggerated force. If you or someone you love has been seriously injured in this manner, be sure to seek out the immediate help of experienced Sacramento airbag failure lawyers.

As you keep reading below, you'll find United States airbag failure rate estimates, along with information about how these products often harm those depending on them for protection. You'll also learn about the legal issues that often arise when someone is injured or killed due to a malfunctioning airbag. Finally, you'll find advice on how to obtain the help of Sacramento airbag failure lawyers if you or someone you love is ever harmed in this manner.

Statistical Estimates Regarding Airbag Failures

While no one research group currently keeps track of all United States airbag failures, it's been estimated that thousands of them occur across the country every year. These airbag failures often cause hundreds of serious injuries -- and as many as 50 - 60 fatalities every year. In other words, every year, about one person dies every week due to a malfunctioning airbag.

It's important to bear in mind that airbag failures do not solely involve airbags that failed to deploy. In fact, there are many instances where a person is injured or worse because an airbag deployed at a random moment or with far too much force. This latter fact is why over half of those killed in the United States by airbag malfunctions are children.

Legal Issues Regarding Airbag Failure Lawsuits

Once someone has been seriously injured or killed due to a defective airbag, important steps must be taken to hold the correct parties responsible for all of the harm suffered. Perhaps the most difficult task is determining the identities of the proper defendants to be named in any lawsuit that's filed. Situations often arise where both the automobile and airbag manufacturers should be named as defendants.

Product liability law will govern the filing of any lawsuit regarding injuries sustained due to a faulty airbag. Only a highly experienced Sacramento airbag failure attorney can fully understand and handle all of the complicated standards of proof involved with this type of litigation. Strong legal representation is critical since as an injured plaintiff, you'll be facing very large and powerful corporations -- and their skilled defense attorneys - once litigation gets underway.

If you or someone you love has been harmed as a result of a defective airbag, you need to seek the help of Sacramento airbag failure lawyers who have been holding corporations accountable for the harm inflicted upon consumers for nearly 20 years. Contact the Demas Law Group today to schedule a free initial consultation.