Another Day, Another Takata Air Bag Recall, Which May Leave You Needing An Attorney
Brian O Sutter
Recalls
Unless you have been living under a rock, or have no access to electricity, the Internet, or social media, then you have likely heard of the massive automotive recalls surrounding Takata air bags. They have been the topic of conversation for a few years now, simply because of the dire consequences that their failure has to a person's livelihood. Serious personal injuries can occur, and in some cases, a loss of life can occur. Have you been injured in an automotive accident? If so, do you believe that a faulty part is to blame for your pain and suffering? Answering yes to these two questions may entitle you to just and fair compensation, and we would be more than happy to walk you through the process. Our firm is prepared to go the full distance with the law firms representing companies of these products. However, our reputation precedes us, and these attorneys often settle out of court. Contact our office for a free case review to see what your options are.
No Schedule, Recall Numbers, Or Models
Takata is currently working with vehicle manufacturers to determine which year and models are affected. There are a potential 2,700,000 units affected, which is an awful large number, so it is of the utmost importance, to pay attention to this information, and act swiftly to get the problem corrected when you become notified of the issue. Owners that believe they have an affected car can contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-800-424-9153, toll-free, to get the latest and up-to-date information.
The Takata organization has determined that some of the PSDI-5 driver frontal air bag inflators, which uses calcium sulfate as a desiccant may rupture. Long-time exposure to extreme high and low temperatures, humidity, and other elements lead to the degradation of the propellant, which is the cause of the issue. These frontal air bag modules became installed as original and replacement parts so that means they could be anywhere, including right here in our driveways, and on our roads and highways. Of course, you likely won't know there is a problem unless you receive a notice or are in an accident, but it is important to stay informed of the recall information so that you, are not caught off guard.
Things To Expect If Your Vehicle Is Affected
If a rupture occurs, metal fragments can become dislodged from the unit. These pieces can leave cuts, bruises, pain, and in some cases even death. Don't feel alone and afraid because you do not have to face these challenges alone, as we are here to represent you, from start to finish. The reason behind these posts is to prevent injuries from happening, but defective and malfunctioning parts are unpredictable. There is no way of knowing exactly when, where, or how a problem will occur. If it were that simple, recalls like these, would not remain a trending topic throughout society.
Once you are given a clean bill of health act quickly to discuss your problem, and the proper ways to determine, if you are owed compensation. The longer that you wait, the more likely that details will become blurry and inconsistent, which is never a good thing, especially when attempting to determine fault, for a personal injury, being sustained. Missing work can lead to your bills piling up, and rather than your recovery being the most important item on your agenda, just trying to make it, from week to week, may become your top priority. Stay safe on our roads, and keep on striving to remain safe by reading more, recall-related info.