Over the past several years, nearly all major automotive manufacturers have issued recalls related to airbag defects. These recalls involve airbags manufactured by two companies—Takata and ARC—and they involve issues that present risks for serious (and even fatal) injuries. In this article, a defective airbag lawyer explains what you should […] The post Airbag Recalls: What to Do If Your Vehicle Is Affected appeared first on Willis Law Firm ..read more

While airbags are important safety equipment for protecting drivers and passengers during serious car accidents, airbags aren’t enough on their own. Airbags are designed to work with seatbelts—not instead of them—as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) explains: “Airbags reduce the chance that your upper body or head will […] The post The Role of Seatbelts in Mitigating Airbag-Related Injuries appeared first on Willis Law Firm ..read more

There is no question that airbags save lives. But there is also no question that airbags can be dangerous. This is especially true of defective airbags—of which there are currently millions on U.S. roadways. With this in mind, are airbags still the best option? Or are there now safer alternatives? […] The post Alternative Safety Technologies: Are Airbags Still the Best Option? appeared first on Willis Law Firm ..read more

Since the first airbag was invented in the 1950s, airbag and automotive manufacturers around the world have spent millions, if not billions, of dollars investing in improving airbag technology. Yet, while today’s airbags are safer than ever, airbag injuries are still a very real risk, and many accident victims and […] The post Behind the Scenes: How Engineers Design Airbags to Minimize Injuries appeared first on Willis Law Firm ..read more

For airbags to work properly, they need to deploy at the correct speed. This is true not only regarding the speed that a vehicle is traveling at the time of impact but also regarding the speed of the airbag itself. Airbag deployment issues can lead to serious (and sometimes fatal) […] The post Airbag Deployment Speeds: Finding the Balance Between Safety and Risk appeared first on Willis Law Firm ..read more

While airbags can help protect drivers and passengers from serious injuries, it is no secret that airbags also cause injuries in some cases. In fact, in some cases, drivers and passengers would be better off if their airbags hadn’t deployed. In these cases, drivers and passengers can—and should—seek just compensation, […] The post Exploring the Statistics: How Common Are Airbag Injuries? appeared first on Willis Law Firm ..read more

Airbags can present serious injury risks for children. While airbags are designed to protect vehicle occupants in the event of a crash, they can be dangerous for children whose bodies and brains are still developing. As the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) explains: “Because airbags (and seat belts) were designed […] The post Child Safety and Airbags: What Every Parent Should Know appeared first on Willis Law Firm ..read more

While airbags are important safety features in modern vehicles, they provide different safety benefits for different people. A person’s height and weight can both be major factors in determining whether an airbag provides adequate protection in the event of a crash. Ultimately, however, airbags present risks for all drivers and […] The post The Impact of Airbag Deployment on Different Body Types appeared first on Willis Law Firm ..read more

Airbag injuries are a very real concern. While airbags are supposed to help keep us safe in the event of an accident—and in many cases they do—they can also cause serious and fatal injuries in some cases. For individuals and families affected by airbag injuries, hiring an airbag lawsuit lawyer […] The post Understanding the Causes of Airbag Injuries: A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on Willis Law Firm ..read more

Airbag technology has come a long way over the past 70 years. Today’s airbags are far safer than the first ones developed in the 1950s, and with many modern vehicles having 10 or more airbags installed throughout the cabin, airbags are now responsible for saving thousands of lives each year. […] The post The Evolution of Airbag Technology: Are Modern Airbags Safer? appeared first on Willis Law Firm ..read more