Airbag Injury Settlement Amounts (Deployment and Defect Claims)

While airbags save thousands of lives each year, they can also cause injuries during deployment. The explosive force of an airbag deploying at up to 200 mph can cause burns, fractures, eye injuries, and even death, particularly for smaller occupants or those sitting too close to the airbag.

Types of Airbag Claims

Airbag deployment injuries occur when a properly functioning airbag causes injury during deployment. Defective airbag claims involve airbags that deploy with excessive force, deploy at the wrong time, or contain defective components such as the Takata airbag recall. Failure to deploy claims involve airbags that do not deploy when they should, resulting in more severe injuries.

Average Settlement Amounts

Minor airbag deployment injuries settle for $10,000 to $40,000. Moderate injuries including burns and fractures settle for $30,000 to $150,000. Serious injuries from defective airbags settle for $100,000 to $500,000. Catastrophic injuries from airbag failure settle for $250,000 to $2,000,000 or more.

Takata Airbag Recall

The Takata airbag recall is the largest automotive recall in history, affecting approximately 67 million airbags. Defective Takata airbags can explode with excessive force, sending metal shrapnel into the vehicle cabin. If you were injured by a Takata airbag, you may have a product liability claim against both Takata and the vehicle manufacturer.

Conclusion

Airbag injury settlements range from $10,000 to $2,000,000 depending on whether the airbag functioned properly and the severity of injuries.

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