When a Sarasota, FL, airbag deployment causes injuries, it could happen because of a defect in the airbag or its installation. An airbag that fails to deploy when necessary can also exacerbate injuries that might have been prevented. The car company, airbag manufacturer, or another party might be legally responsible for these injuries.
A Sarasota product liability lawyer from Ged Lawyers can help victims and their families pursue compensation and accountability based on what happened. We provide free consultations where we assess legal options and explain the next steps to take to get justice. Call us today to get started.
Our Sarasota Airbag Injury Attorneys Seek Damages for Our Clients
Our airbag injury lawyers believe in accountability. We aim to hold the liable party accountable and make them pay for our client’s injuries, expenses, and losses. Victims should not have to carry the economic and non-economic burden of these incidents and injuries. The companies responsible for the defective airbags should.
We identify, document, and value the recoverable damages our client experienced and seek money to cover them in a negotiated settlement or lawsuit and jury trial. These damages vary, but could include:
- Current and future medical care for injuries and complications
- Ongoing care and support costs of severe injuries
- Income losses when they missed work because of their injuries
- Diminished earning capacity for lasting injuries
- Property damages, including those to the vehicle
- Miscellaneous expenses
- Pain and suffering and other intangible losses
When a victim dies from airbag injuries, our Sarasota personal injury lawyers can help the family decide what to do. Florida law allows the victim’s personal representative to build a case and hold the liable parties responsible. We will review your family’s case based on what happened to your loved one during a free consultation. Contact us today to learn more.
Trust Our Sarasota Airbag Injury Attorney With Your Legal Case
At Ged Lawyers, our Sarasota personal injury team understands how devastating airbag injuries can be. When a defective airbag or airbag sensor causes injuries, they can be life-altering. We want to help victims recover physically, emotionally, and financially. This may be possible by holding the at-fault car or part manufacturer legally accountable.
Victims who trust our attorneys with their cases can expect our team to manage all aspects of their claims and lawsuits. We navigate this process for them while they focus on healing and rehabilitation.
We provide free consultations and do not ask our clients to pay any upfront fees. We handle airbag injury cases on a contingency fee basis. You will only pay when we recover money for you. Contact us today to learn more.
Let Our Airbag Injury Lawyer Build a Compelling Case for You
Our Sarasota personal injury lawyers know how to investigate what causes airbag injuries and who is legally responsible. We can determine if your injuries occurred because of a crash or if a defective airbag is to blame. This is essential for holding a car or airbag manufacturer liable for injuries.
Some ways we see defects in airbags and sensors causing and worsening injuries include:
- Airbag sensor malfunctions
- Failed deployment in a crash
- Airbags that deploy without a crash
- Improper deployment
- Defective airbag propellant canisters that fracture and cause shrapnel injuries
The type of airbag defect significantly affects the injuries suffered. Sometimes, a malfunctioning sensor prevents an airbag from deploying in a crash, and the victim suffers a preventable broken arm or lacerations. In other cases, such as the defective Takata airbag cases, shrapnel can cause catastrophic or fatal injuries, including penetrating head wounds or blindness.
Some types of airbag injuries could include:
- Facial lacerations and scarring
- Chest and torso injuries
- Burns from a defective deployment
- Fractures of facial bones, skull, and more
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Eye injuries
- Hearing loss
Our Sarasota, FL, lawyers know how to identify, preserve, and analyze evidence to determine who is liable for our client’s injuries. We develop compelling cases by gathering evidence to support our accusation against the potentially at-fault parties. The most common in these cases include:
- The car manufacturer
- The airbag or parts manufacturer
- The company that installed or worked on the airbag or sensor
Some types of evidence we use to document fault and liability in these cases include:
- The official report filed by law enforcement if there was a crash
- Video of the incident when available
- Physical evidence from inside the vehicle
- Eyewitness statements
- Expert analysis
- Accident reconstruction
- Medical expert testimony
- Relevant medical records
- Documentation of damages
How Our Airbag Injury Attorneys Recover Compensation for Victims in Sarasota
A Sarasota car accident lawyer from Ged Lawyers generally recovers compensation for a client hurt by a defective airbag in one of two ways:
- A settlement with the liable party and its insurance carrier
- A verdict and court award after a jury trial
We often negotiate a fair agreement with the liable party without needing to prepare for a civil trial. When we show a defective part caused an injury, Florida allows us to hold the manufacturer strictly liable. We do not need to prove how or when the defect occurred. The company knows this and agrees to pay our client fairly.
In other cases, we need to take additional steps to recover compensation. This could include mediation or arbitration.
There is a deadline for how long we have to sue in these cases. This is known as the statute of limitations. It is generally two years from the date the injuries occurred. However, we need to work on cases well before this deadline. Evidence can quickly disappear, so we urge victims to talk to our team as soon as their injuries allow.
Discuss Your Airbag Injury Case With Our Legal Team for Free
Ged Lawyers reviews cases for airbag injury victims and their families for free. We provide these complimentary consultations so victims can learn more about their rights and how a Sarasota airbag injury lawyer can help them get justice.
Contact us online or via telephone today for your free consultation.
