Front and side vehicle airbags undoubtedly save lives. However, when this equipment malfunctions, it can cause serious car injuries to occupants. Whether you’re a driver or passenger, below are important points that injury attorneys want you to know about airbag-related situations. 

Airbag Deployment

In a car accident, an airbag must deploy at high speeds before your body hits into the steering wheel or windshield. A functioning airbag is the key to preventing serious car injuries. A sensor triggers the airbag to fill with gas, chemicals, and dust during the deployment process. The bag is expelled from its storage compartment in the steering wheel, dashboard, or side door.

Common Injuries

When a sensor malfunctions and deploys the airbag too late, your head’s collision with the bag itself can cause a traumatic brain injury. If a sensor activates the airbag when there is no crash, occupants may suffer burns and abrasions from the gas. They might also experience eye damage from the chemicals and dust, making a crash likely to occur. If you have health conditions that affect your breathing, you might experience problems due to the substances released.

Possible Lawsuits  

Lawsuits to recover damages for airbag and car injuries are often based on a products liability claim. A customer can create a case against a manufacturer if an injury occurs because of their malfunctioning product. An injury attorney will prove there was a manufacturing defect in the airbag or sensor, and that it was not made according to the designer’s intent. Lawyers can also show that there was a design defect, meaning the manufacturer designed the equipment in a way that made it unreasonably dangerous.

Pursuing these cases require technical expertise. Assess your options and contact an injury attorney to see if you can recover damages. This can include medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.     

If you have suffered an airbag or car injury, consult the injury attorneys at Peck & Peck Attorneys At Law. This Hartford, CT based father and son team have nearly four decades of combined experience. They are dedicated to serving the Greater Hartford area and provide strategic and compassionate counsel. Learn more about these professionals by visiting their website. Call (860) 236-4728 to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation.