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Airbags are intended to help reduce injuries in a car accident. However, airbags sometimes cause severe injuries during a crash. Our experienced New York City airbag injury lawyer at the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel Personal Injury Lawyers fights to ensure that you receive the compensation you deserve for an airbag injury.
With over 25 years of experience, our New York City personal injury lawyer understands the complexities of cases involving defective products. If you sustained an airbag injury in New York City, NY, we can help.
It does not cost you anything to speak with a New York City personal injury attorney about your case. Call our law firm at (212) 564-2800 to schedule your free case review.
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The Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel Personal Injury Lawyers has recovered millions of dollars for auto accident victims throughout New York City.
Our legal team aggressively pursues maximum compensation for our clients. We believe that you deserve to be fully compensated for the pain, suffering, and financial losses caused by a negligent party.
When you hire our NYC car accident lawyer, you can expect us to:
Our NYC car accident lawyer holds the distinction of being a lifetime member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He is also a member of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers and The National Trial Lawyers.
Let our personal injury attorney in New York City, New York fight for your right to fair and just compensation for an airbag injury. Put our knowledge, experience, skills, and resources to work for you. Call now to schedule your free consultation to discuss your case.
According to the IIHS, there were more than 290 fatalities caused by frontal airbags between 1990 and 2008. Additionally, airbags can cause injuries when they inflate during a collision. The IIHS reports that airbag injuries from properly functioning airbags are rare today.
However, defective airbags continue to cause severe injuries and deaths in car accidents. One of the largest airbag recalls involves Takata airbags. The airbags have been associated with more than 15 confirmed deaths and hundreds of serious injuries.
Airbags are safety devices installed in motor vehicles to reduce the risk of severe injury or death in a collision. Frontal airbags are the most common type of airbag. However, some vehicles are equipped with curtain shield airbags, side curtain airbags, center airbags, rear knee airbags, side-impact airbags.
The NHTSA reports that frontal airbags saved over 50,400 lives between 1987 and 2017. Unfortunately, airbags also cause injuries and deaths.
Many of the injuries caused by airbags result from defective products or negligent installation of the airbags. However, an airbag that functions correctly can cause injuries due to the force created by the airbag’s inflation during a crash.
Some of the common causes of airbag injuries include, but are not limited to:
An extensive investigation is required to determine how the airbag caused the injury. It may be necessary to hire experts to examine the airbag and the vehicle to determine why the airbag failed to deploy correctly or safely.
The deployment of an airbag can cause numerous injuries. The airbag design, the rate of deployment, and the chemicals used in the airbag can be factors in causing airbag injuries.
Common airbag injuries include, but are not limited to:
The injuries caused by airbags can result in significant damages, including financial losses, pain, suffering, and permanent impairments.
An airbag manufacturer, car company, or another party might be liable for damages caused by an airbag. Reasons, why a party might be liable for damages caused by airbag injuries, include but are not limited to:
Consumers have the right to expect airbags to function correctly and be safe to use. When a party fails in the duty of care, that party can be financially liable for the damages caused by its negligence and wrongdoing.
Contact our NYC personal injury attorneys to discuss your legal rights and options. If you’ve been injured in a motor vehicle accident due to a defective airbag, you may have the right to file a product liability claim. We can help you seek full compensation for your injuries.
You deserve to be compensated for your injuries and damages caused by an airbag. Contact the NYC personal injury lawyer at the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel Personal Injury Lawyers, to discuss your airbag injury case. We can help you fight to recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and suffering. Your appointment is free of charge, so there is no reason to delay in seeking legal advice to protect your best interests.
Reach out to our law firm near you in New York City today to schedule a free consultation with a NYC car accident lawyer at (212) 564 2800. We’re always here to help. We have an office in Manhattan at 450 7th Ave #1605, New York, NY 10123, United States. Find us with our GeoCoordinates: 40.693618408700814, -73.9910327551955.
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