Auto and Highway Money-Saving Measures Cost Lives

Originally published by Fort Worth Injury Attorney Blog .

Profit Before Safety is a Disturbing Trend in the Auto Industry

Airbags represent one of the most important advancements in vehicle safety. When a car crashes, the airbags deploy to create a cushion that absorbs the impact. Frighteningly, one change in the Takata airbag design has turned this innovative device into a deadly weapon. The reason for the change? To save money, of course.

In a shocking trend, Takata joins G.M. and Trinity in the list of auto industry corporations that put drivers at risk to save a buck.Takata has recalled approximately 7.8 million airbags installed in 10 different types of vehicles that contain exploding propellant canisters.

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