Seat belt or airbag failure can have serious or fatal consequences. If a seat belt does not work or airbags do not deploy properly, victims could:
Be thrown from the vehicle in the event of an accident, increasing the risk of head injuries, injury to the spinal cord, and other serious or fatal injuries
Be thrown through the windshield, increasing the likelihood of sustaining lacerations
Strike hard objects in the car, increasing the likelihood of brain injury and other serious or fatal injury
Sustain injury to the face from hitting the steering wheel or front dash
Experience broken bones due to an improperly deployed airbag
Sustain soft tissue injuries due to overextension of the ligaments and tendons because of a seat belt malfunction
These are just some of the many consequences associated with seatbelt failure or airbag failure. Seat belts and airbags have been collectively credited with preventing serious injuries and saving lives for millions of accident victims and motorists deserve to benefit fully from the safety protections that these important devices provide.