Airbag Injury Litigation Involving Louisiana Vehicles

Airbag failures can cause devastating injuries, even in collisions that would otherwise be survivable. Individuals harmed by defective or malfunctioning airbags may be entitled to financial compensation for medical care, lost income, and other serious losses. Our firm focuses on complex airbag defect litigation nationwide and works with experienced local co-counsel in jurisdictions where injuries occur, subject to applicable court approval.

Incidents involving defective airbags have occurred across Louisiana, and vehicle manufacturers may be legally responsible when an airbag deploys explosively, fails to deploy, or deploys improperly. Identifying whether an airbag defect played a role often requires careful review of vehicle evidence, medical records, and crash circumstances.

Airbag-Related Injuries Commonly Associated with Defects

Defective airbags can cause a wide range of serious and life-altering injuries. These may include:

• Eye injuries and partial or total blindness
  • Head injuries and traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
  • Injuries caused by metal fragments or shrapnel
  • Arm and upper-extremity injuries
  • Chest injuries
  • Facial injuries and disfigurement
  • Internal organ injuries
  • Fatal injuries

These injuries often result in substantial financial and non-financial consequences for victims and their families. When an airbag defect is involved, responsibility may rest with the vehicle manufacturer or other parties involved in the airbag’s design or production.

Common Questions About Airbag Injury Claims

How much compensation may be available for defective airbag injuries?
Compensation depends on many factors, including the severity of the injury, medical treatment required, long-term effects, and financial losses. Each situation is unique, and the value of a claim can vary widely.

What types of injuries are considered serious?
Many airbag-related injuries are considered serious, including traumatic brain injuries, eye injuries, chest trauma, internal injuries, and injuries involving permanent impairment or disfigurement.

Who may be responsible if an airbag fails to deploy?
When an airbag fails to deploy or deploys improperly, liability may involve the vehicle manufacturer or other entities responsible for the airbag system. Determining responsibility requires a careful investigation of the vehicle and crash data.

Discussing Airbag Injury Litigation

Our practice is devoted to handling airbag defect cases on a national level, often in coordination with local counsel where permitted. If you have questions about injuries involving an airbag deployment in a vehicle operated in Louisiana, we can review the circumstances and explain the general legal options that may be available.

Attorney David P. Willis is licensed in Texas and New York and works with local counsel in other jurisdictions where permitted by law. Consultations are confidential, and there is no cost to discuss whether an airbag defect may have played a role in your injuries.