Drivers should never have to wonder if the safety features in their vehicles will cause them more harm in the event of an accident. Yet every year, thousands of drivers suffer from life-threatening injuries due to failing safety features either on the road or parked in their own driveways. Over the last 15 years, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has confirmed that 27 people have been killed and more than 400 injured in the United States due to their defective Takata airbag inflators. According to another investigation conducted by the NHTSA, at least nine ruptures and two deaths occurred due to ruptured ARC airbag inflators.
These verified reports only include those accidents or injuries officially reported; however, the agency estimates there are over 52 million vehicles on the road equipped with defective airbags. At Morgan & Morgan, we understand and share the frustration you feel when major automakers and manufacturers drop the ball on your safety, and we want to help you get the justice you deserve. For more information on the defective airbags lawsuit, or if you have suffered an injury or loss, contact our attorneys today by completing our free, no-obligation case evaluation form.