Perris Defective Airbag Accident Attorney

Airbag systems rely on sensors, electronic components, and deployment mechanisms that are designed to activate at specific moments during a collision. If an airbag malfunction contributed to your injuries, the manufacturer or another party may share responsibility

Signs an Airbag May Have Malfunctioned

Not every airbag-related injury means a defect was involved. However, certain circumstances may indicate the airbag system did not perform as intended during the crash. Common warning signs include:

• The airbag failed to deploy during a serious collision.
• The airbag deployed without a significant impact.
• The airbag deployed after a noticeable delay.
• The airbag deployed with unusual force.
• Airbag components or fragments struck vehicle occupants.
• Warning lights indicated airbag system problems before the crash.

When these issues occur, additional investigation is needed to determine whether the airbag contributed to the injuries.

Who May Be Responsible for a Defective Airbag?

Responsibility for a defective airbag depends on why it malfunctioned and which company or party contributed to the problem. Potentially liable parties may include:

• The vehicle manufacturer if the airbag system was installed with a design or production defect.

• The manufacturer of the airbag system if the deployment mechanism, inflator, or sensor failed.

• A company that produced a defective airbag component used in the vehicle.

• A repair facility if improper service, replacement, or electrical work affected the system.

• A dealership if it failed to address a known recall or safety issue before selling or servicing the vehicle.

In some cases, responsibility may fall on several parties rather than a single company.

What Evidence May Help Support a Claim?

Defective airbag claims often require evidence that goes beyond a standard crash report, such as:

• Vehicle crash data.
• Airbag control module information.
• Photographs of the vehicle and interior damage.
• Medical records documenting injuries.
• Recall notices involving the vehicle or airbag system.
• Inspection reports and expert analysis.

Preserving the vehicle is often critical because it may contain evidence showing how the airbag system functioned during the collision.

How a Perris Defective Airbag Accident Attorney Can Help

After an accident, it may not be immediately obvious there was an airbag defect. Burn marks, facial trauma, and eye injuries can all point to problems that require closer review. A Perris Car Accident Lawyer can help you by:

• Preserving the vehicle before it is repaired, sold, or destroyed.
• Reviewing crash data from the vehicle’s airbag control module.
• Checking recall records and prior complaints involving the airbag system.
• Coordinating inspections of sensors, inflators, wiring, and deployment components.
• Working with experts who can evaluate whether the airbag performed properly.
• Identifying whether the issue came from design, manufacturing, installation, or repair.
• Handling communications with insurers, manufacturers, and corporate representatives.
• Filing a lawsuit if the responsible parties refuse to resolve the claim fairly.

A Perris defective airbag accident lawyer manages the entire claims process and deals with the companies involved so you can focus on recovery.

Contact Hanson & Mouri Today

Get guidance on your defective airbag claim by calling Hanson & Mouri at (951) 688-0006 or sending us a message online. Consultations are free.