Airbag Injuries Attorney

About Airbag Injuries in Des Moines, Mason City, and Cedar Rapids

Airbags have been instrumental in saving many lives since their implementation, however there were serious flaws in them that caused a number of injuries over the years.  According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, a total of 158 fatalities occurred due to airbag deployment. Of that total, 92 were children, 60 were drivers, and 6 were adult passengers.  As a result, the industry revamped their air bags so as to make them safer.  The safety improved but there are a number of factors that continue to cause injuries, which include:

• Airbag Thresholds - Air bags would deploy when they are not supposed to, at low rates of speed or when impacted on the side.  They should not have deployed under these circumstances.

• Late Deployment - The airbags frequently cause injuries because they deploy late. Because of poor sensor design by manufacturers, airbags frequently do not deploy when they should. As a result, the airbag partially inflates on the occupant, causing inflation-induced injuries.

• Aggressive Airbags - In older models, airbag systems caused inflation-induced injuries because they deployed with too much force, even in low impact collisions.  This has been improved in newer cars, but can still be a factor in injuries.

• Non-Deployment - If sensors fail to work properly, the airbags can fail to deploy, thereby failing to reduce injuries in the case of a collision.

Contact an Airbag Injuries Lawyer

If you have been injured due to the failure of your airbag to properly perform as expected, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries.  A competent auto accident attorney can provide you with the options you have to pursue recovery for your damages.  At McGuire Law Firm, we have over 40 years experience assisting the people of Iowa in fighting for their legal rights.  If you have medical costs, lost wages or any other loss to recoup, our legal staff has the resources you need for a successful outcome to your case.