Recently, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reviewed 1,446 fatal accidents, and it found that in 255 cases the air bags had not been replaced after a previous accident. A common scheme used by unscrupulous auto repair shops is to bill insurance companies to replace old air bags, but instead stuff old airbags, rags, clothing, beer cans, paper, or even packing peanuts into air bag compartments.
The state of Massachusetts, the federal government, and the insurance industry do not track car accident injuries or fatalities caused by air bag fraud. Massachusetts does not regulate air bag replacement, even after an air bag has been deployed in an accident. Massachusetts has no criminal penalty for fraudulent replacement of air bags.
Typically, a car’s air bag light comes on for a few seconds when a car is started. If the light remains on, flashes, or never comes on, this is a clear warning that there is an air bag malfunction. A qualified mechanic should check the air bag. Not only will a car fail a Massachusetts inspection if the air bag light is on, but the air bag may not deploy in an accident.
Prior to purchasing a used car, it is advisable to check a vehicle’s accident history. Even where an air bag has not deployed, such as in a flood, an air bag’s effectiveness can still be inhibited.
If you or someone you know has been injured by a faulty air bag or an air bag malfunction, you may be entitled to compensation. To speak with a highly experienced air bag malfunction lawyer, or a faulty air bag car accident lawyer, phone Parker Scheer LLP seven days a week, toll free at 866-414-0400. There is no fee charged to discuss your case, and all information furnished, will be kept strictly confidential.
The state of Massachusetts, the federal government, and the insurance industry do not track car accident injuries or fatalities caused by air bag fraud. Massachusetts does not regulate air bag replacement, even after an air bag has been deployed in an accident. Massachusetts has no criminal penalty for fraudulent replacement of air bags.
Typically, a car’s air bag light comes on for a few seconds when a car is started. If the light remains on, flashes, or never comes on, this is a clear warning that there is an air bag malfunction. A qualified mechanic should check the air bag. Not only will a car fail a Massachusetts inspection if the air bag light is on, but the air bag may not deploy in an accident.
Prior to purchasing a used car, it is advisable to check a vehicle’s accident history. Even where an air bag has not deployed, such as in a flood, an air bag’s effectiveness can still be inhibited.
If you or someone you know has been injured by a faulty air bag or an air bag malfunction, you may be entitled to compensation. To speak with a highly experienced air bag malfunction lawyer, or a faulty air bag car accident lawyer, phone Parker Scheer LLP seven days a week, toll free at 866-414-0400. There is no fee charged to discuss your case, and all information furnished, will be kept strictly confidential.
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