Have you been in an auto accident with a defective airbag?
Airbags are used in preventing deaths. Much research has documented an airbags effectiveness in a collision. Airbags came into common use during the 1990s, when they became standard on most cars. Unfortunately, many factors can make airbags more dangerous than helpful as these devices were designed to protect an adult of average stature (between 5’3” and 5’11”). But if you are not of the average stature, an airbag can cause serious injury and permanent injuries.
When an airbag discharges in a collision, it is a terrifying experience. Although they are designed to protect the occupants, airbags can often cause eye injuries, burns, sickness, the fumes from the airbag itself can cause respiratory problems, illness, and ear injuries. Airbags come out of the dashboard at speeds of up to 200 miles per hour. This energy, if not designed properly, can cause significant injuries.
The dangers of airbags are based on several factors, including seat belt use, distance from the airbag itself and body position at time of impact, can increase the risk of airbag injury. Children are at particular risk from airbags and it is recommended that anyone less than 12 years of age sit in the back seat at all times. Rear-facing child seats should never be placed in the front seat. Children who fail to wear a seat-belt are at an especially high risk for injury by air bags.
If you’ve been injured as the result of a defective airbag in Nevada, you have the added burden of dealing with the property damage sustained by the car accident. You need a competent attorney to help you sort out these issues and bring the negligent parties to justice. The attorneys at Mainor Wirth have years of legal experience and a long track record of successful verdicts and settlements for our clients.
