Question 1

What if my child&#8217;s injuries were made worse because the vehicle had a safety defect?

Accepted Answer

If a safety defect in the vehicle — such as a malfunctioning airbag, a defective seatbelt, or a structural failure — worsened your child's injuries in an otherwise survivable crash, you may have additional claims against the vehicle manufacturer under Georgia's product liability statute (O.C.G.A. § 51-1-11). These claims can be pursued simultaneously with the negligence claim against the at-fault driver. Haug Barron Law Group will investigate every aspect of your child's case to identify all responsible parties and all available avenues of recovery.

Question 2

What Should I Do If My Airbag Didn&#8217;t Deploy During a Car Accident?

Accepted Answer

If your airbag did not deploy during a car accident in Atlanta, there are several important steps you should take right away to protect both your health and your legal rights.

First, seek medical attention immediately, even if you feel fine. Injuries sustained in accidents where airbags fail to deploy can be more severe, and some symptoms may not appear right away. Second, do not have your vehicle repaired before it has been inspected by an expert. The vehicle itself is critical evidence in any potential claim, and repairs could destroy the proof needed to establish that the airbag system was defective.

You should also document everything — take photographs of the vehicle interior, the steering wheel, and the dashboard, and preserve any paperwork related to the vehicle's service history. An experienced personal injury attorney can help you determine whether the non-deployment was due to a defect and whether you have grounds to pursue a claim against the manufacturer or another responsible party. If you have any further questions, please contact us or give us a call at [phone]. That is [vphone]. We look forward to speaking with you.

Question 3

Can I Sue If My Airbag Failed to Deploy in a Car Accident?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you may be able to file a lawsuit if your airbag failed to deploy during a car accident in Atlanta. Airbags are a critical safety system, and when they malfunction, the injuries sustained in a crash can be far more severe than they otherwise would have been.

A failed airbag deployment can be the basis for a product liability claim against the vehicle manufacturer, the airbag manufacturer, or even a repair shop if the system was previously serviced. To bring a successful claim, it will need to be established that the airbag was defective and that this defect directly contributed to your injuries.

These cases can be complex and often require expert testimony to demonstrate that the airbag system failed to perform as designed. An experienced attorney can help you investigate the cause of the failure, identify the responsible parties, and pursue the compensation you deserve. If you have any further questions, please contact us or give us a call at [phone]. That is [vphone]. We look forward to speaking with you.

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Vehicle Defect FAQs

Vehicle Defect FAQs

What if my child’s injuries were made worse because the vehicle had a safety defect?

What Should I Do If My Airbag Didn’t Deploy During a Car Accident?

Can I Sue If My Airbag Failed to Deploy in a Car Accident?

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