Airbag Injuries
Airbags originally saw widespread use in cars in the mid-1970s as a safety feature used in accordance with seat belts. Since then, they have become standard on all but the least expensive cars. While they save many motorists’ lives every year, airbags can also present a serious risk to motorists because of the explosive force of their triggering. The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that there were approximately 175 fatalities due to airbags between 1990 and 2008.
If you or someone you love has been injured or worse in an airbag-related car accident, the New York City car accident attorneys of Parker Waichman Alonso, LLP may be able to help you get the financial compensation you need. Contact us today by calling 1-888-244-2273.
Potential Threats
The major threats of airbags are largely due to the explosives that trigger their launch. The force of an airbag can cause injuries such as:
- Skin damage
- Hearing damage, largely due to the loud noise caused by the explosive
- Concussions and other forms of head injury
- Eye damage
- Broken nose
- Broken fingers
- Broken hands
- Broken arms
- Contusions
In some rare cases, airbags can even lead to fatalities. Of the 175 airbag-related fatalities recorded since 1990, about 105 have been children, whose bones are naturally less strong than those of adults.
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If you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident that was someone else’s fault, the New York City car accident lawyers of Parker Waichman Alonso, LLP may be able to help you get the financial compensation you deserve. To learn more about what we may be able to do for you, contact us today by calling 1-888-244-2273.
