Q: Airbags and seatbelts failed in 2022 Subaru Ascent wreck, next steps?
I was involved in a wreck while driving my 2022 Subaru Ascent Onyx Edition. During the accident, the airbags didn't deploy, and the seatbelts failed to lock. I've contacted the manufacturer, and they advised me to inform my insurance company. I would like to know what steps I should take next, especially since these important safety features failed during the collision. Can you provide guidance on how to handle this situation?
A:
If you were injured, you can file a products liability case, more specifically a “crashworthiness” case against the manufacturer together with a personal injury motor vehicle accident (MVA) case against any other at fault driver. The trier of fact will apportion responsibility for your bodily injury damages among all responsible parties, including the manufacturer.
If you were not injured, you should have the seat belts and airbags inspected and repaired, then send a demand letter to the manufacturer asking it to reimburse those costs.
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