TAKATA AIRBAG DEFECT ATTORNEYS IN ALABAMA

What You Need to Know About Your Class Action Lawsuit

Drivers and passengers injured by defective Takata airbags are filing lawsuits to hold the Japanese auto safety parts manufacturer accountable. The NHTSA has called this recall “the largest and most complex safety recall in U.S. history.” It affects vehicles made by 19 automakers, mostly from 2002 to 2015. Some airbags deployed at unsafe speeds, causing injuries or even deaths.

The problem lies in the airbag’s inflator, a metal cartridge that contains propellant wafers. If the airbag deploys explosively and the inflator ruptures during a crash, sharp metal pieces can fill the passenger cabin. Instead of protecting occupants, these fragments can injure or kill them. Our Alabama Takata airbag defect lawyers at Morris Haynes Attorneys at Law help clients hold manufacturers responsible for this negligence.

These airbags use ammonium nitrate-based propellant without a chemical drying agent, which creates the defect. High temperatures, environmental moisture, and age increase the risk. In a crash, the inflator can release harmful shrapnel inside the vehicle. Takata knew about these issues as early as 2004 but failed to act until 2015. The U.S. Department of Transportation fined Takata $200 million for withholding information that could have prevented injuries, but by then, significant harm had already occurred.

In January 2017, Takata pled guilty to criminal misconduct and agreed to a $1 billion settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice. Of that settlement, $850 million goes to affected automakers, $25 million covers fines for Takata’s misconduct, and $125 million is reserved for victims.

To date, 16 people have died in the United States due to these airbags. Globally, NHTSA reports at least 24 deaths and 300 injuries. These numbers are tragic and unacceptable. Morris Haynes Attorneys at Law is ready to pursue justice for those affected. To check if your vehicle may be impacted, use the NHTSA VIN lookup tool.

Product Defect Attorneys

If you need an attorney to fight your Takata airbag injury case, turn to Morris Haynes Attorneys at Law. Our proven track record in product defect cases has earned us respect from opposing counsel and a reputation for excellent representation.

With over 30 years of experience, we help clients recover compensation from some of the nation’s largest corporations. Our Alabama Takata airbag defect lawyers prioritize your wellbeing and pursue every claim to its full potential.

If you or a loved one suffered an injury due to a Takata airbag, call (205) 324-4008 or fill out our online contact form to discuss your case.