Injury Lawyer Blog
Airbags are generally thought to protect drivers and passengers. However, when an airbag or car manufacturer defectively designs, manufacturers, or installs the life saving component, what is intended to prevent injury can become the real killer.
Take the example of Guddi Rathore. Guddi Rathore was killed when a defective airbag in her 2001 Honda Accord exploded after a minor fender bender. Upon defective deployment, the airbag violently deployed and projected debris and metal particles lacerating her neck and arteries. Another incident occurred only this month in Orlando, Florida. Like Rathore, Hien Tran was killed when defective airbag deployment also sent shrapnel into her neck. Tran bled to death.