Airbag fail to deploy

[mcamacho]

2005 Nissan Sentra was hit on the left front wheel side and the airbags fail to deploy can i sue the manufacturer?

[Hymie]

You can sue anyone for anything you like � whether you will win, is another matter.

If the impact was such that you could reasonably have expected the airbags to deploy, and occupants of the vehicle suffered injury as a result, you might have a valid claim.

To stand a chance of success, you would need expert witness evidence substantiating this � bear in mind that the manufacturer might have a get out if the vehicle had not been subject to the relevant recommended service schedule.

If you or other vehicle occupants suffered injury as a result of the accident, I would recommend you contact a legal advisor for advice on the options open to you.

[Panic Button]

The airbag would not be expected to deploy in a side impact

[Hymie]

I�ve always wondered what the purpose of side impact airbags is � now I know.

[Panic Button]

The title of the question is airbag failed to deploy - singular

[Panic Button]

Rewind to the beginning.

Can we have more clarification on the accident and the airbag(s) please mcamacho?

[chas2008]

has it side airbags?...front airbags need frontal impact within certain degree,s off centre and the speed of the impact is taken into account , which seems to vary on different vehicles,I work in a b/shop and have seen what i consider quite hard front end accidents and the airbag has not deployed..But then a Clio with seat airbags clips a kerb and they go off !..