Defective Airbags: What Alabama Drivers Should Know

Airbags are meant to protect you. But when they fail, they can do the opposite. If you were injured in a crash, it may not have been just the accident—it could have involved a defective airbag.

How Airbags Can Malfunction

• Failure to deploy

• Deploying too late

• Deploying without impact

• Deploying with excessive force

• Releasing debris or fragments

Injuries Linked to Airbag Failures

• Head and brain injuries

• Facial trauma

• Chest injuries

• Burns or lacerations

  
  

What Most People Don’t Realize

• Airbag defects are sometimes linked to widespread recalls

• The vehicle itself may hold critical evidence

• It may not be obvious that the airbag contributed to the injury

  
  

When Product Liability May Apply

A claim may arise if a product is unreasonably dangerous due to:

• Design defects

• Manufacturing defects

• Failure to warn

  
  

Timing Is Important

Preserving the vehicle and evidence early can be important. Alabama law also limits how long you may have to take action.

What You Should Do

• Do not repair or dispose of the vehicle

• Take photos and preserve evidence

• Keep all documentation

• Consider speaking with an attorney about your options

  
  

Have Questions?

If you have questions about a defective airbag or product-related injury, our office is available to discuss your situation. Ask here.