QUESTION
My airbags did not deploy after being t boned and hitting a tree do I have a lawsuit ?
Asked on Jun 22nd, 2017 on Automobile Accidents - Kentucky
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My 96 mazda protege was stuck in the side by a 30 ft box truck when I spun out of control, went into a ditch and struck a tree . I was going 55mph when hit . The truck was probably going 35 or 40. I'd say I was still going 40 to 45 mph when I impacted the tree head on. I was not severely injured but I do have neck and back pain , do I have grounds for a lawsuit against mazda or the airbag manufacturer. Thanks in advance
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Yes. Defintely a claim against the box truck driver. You might have a claim against Mazda for the airbags not depoying, but as a practical matter your injuries would need to be significant to justify the cost of an engineer doing an inspection on the Mazda, which generally runs somewhere between $3,000-$6,000. Make sure you get medical treatment to get your injuries documented, and consult a personal injury attorney as soon as possible.
Answered on Jun 23rd, 2017 at 7:57 AM