Despite ongoing efforts to better monitor and enforce recalls of defective vehicles or parts, a recent auto accident has revealed yet another unsafe product on the market, this time resulting in personal injuries from a faulty Takata airbag system.
After a fatal car accident claimed the life of a woman driving a Honda Accord, medical examinations revealed perplexing knife-like stab wounds to her neck. Closer investigation revealed that the wounds were actually caused by the explosion of the airbag due to a faulty propellant.
Safety experts have expressed concerns that more rupture cases are likely going unnoticed or underreported, though at least 2 other fatalities have been linked to the faulty airbag.
The resulting vehicle recall will affect more than 14 million defective vehicles containing faulty airbags that have been manufactured by Japanese auto supplier Takata
As the number of defective vehicles on the road seems to be increasing, it’s important for Rockville residents to be aware of your legal options when it comes to product liability claims.
As a personal injury lawyer, Mr. Plotnick understands the devastating consequences of car accidents and defective vehicles, and we want victims to have their interests rightfully represented. Keep in mind, in various instances of such defects the manufacturer knew of them but chose to cover them up or ignore a fix that would only cost a few dollars, all in the name of the bottom line.
While not every auto accident injury involving a defect results in a defective product claim, it’s important to contact a professional to assess your case to help you determine what action might be required.
If you or a loved one has suffered from personal injuries related to a defective vehicle, contact the Law Offices of Stuart L. Plotnick, LLC at (301) 251-1286 today. Our Rockville personal injury lawyer has represented victims of defective vehicles throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C.