Every year, airbags save the lives of Tulsa motorists involved in dangerous automobile accidents.
However, airbags also can cause serious injuries, including, but not limited to, injuries to the neck, head, brain, spine, and upper body.
If this happens, you could possibly recover compensation through the defective airbags lawsuits in Oklahoma process.
FAQ: Defective Airbags Lawsuits in Oklahoma
There are two common types of issues that could constitute defective airbags lawsuits in Oklahoma.
1) The airbag deploys when there is no accident, causing injury to the driver or perhaps resulting in an accident; or
2) The airbag fails to properly deploy during the impact of the accident.
Sometimes, airbags can cause injury even though not defective.
In 2007, a study showed that frontal airbags best protect people ranging from 4’11” to 6’3.”
People under 4’11” suffer a four percent greater injury risk from airbags.
Those people taller than 6’3” suffer a five percent greater injury risk from airbags.
During an accident, frontal airbags explode out of the dashboard at a speed of approximately 200 miles per hour.
The force of deployment at this speed can sometimes kill a passenger or driver sitting in the front of the car.
Airbag manufacturers tried to decrease the risk of injury or death from frontal airbags in 2006, when they added sensors to create the advanced frontal airbag.
The sensors in these advanced airbags determine the size of the person sitting opposite the airbag to know how much force to deploy when there is an accident.
If you have been injured from an airbag, you may be entitled for compensation from the manufacturer of the car or the manufacturer of the airbag pursuant to a products liability claim or settlement.
Additional Information
In June 2015, the eighth death was reported due to defective airbags manufactured by a Japanese manufacturer called Takata.
These airbags, installed in vehicles with model years from 2002 to 2008, can explode when deploying, possibly throwing metal shards throughout the vehicle.
Thirty-four million vehicles have been recalled due to defective Takata airbags.
However, as of yet, very few car owners have returned their vehicle to the dealership to remedy the problem.
In 2011, Chrysler, Honda, and Kia also announced recalls of faulty airbags in specific models of their vehicles due to various safety considerations.
Tulsa Products Liability Lawyer: Free Consultation
If you or a loved one has been hurt by a defective airbag, we want to help.
To find out if you might be entitled to compensation, contact the Tulsa products liability attorney at the Personal Injury Law Office of Tulsa today.
For a free, no-obligation consultation, call 918-924-5528 or send your question using the email form on this page.
