Seeking Redress for Airbag Injuries
A crucial vehicular safety feature, airbags deploy to protect drivers and passengers during a collision, particularly when there is a significant amount of force. Auto safety features have come a long way in the recent decades, but it is still important to recognize that safety features can carry their own injury risks.
If you are recovering from harm due to an airbag deploying in a Clearwater, Hudson, or Tampa car crash, discuss how to secure compensation for your airbag-related injuries with a legal professional.
Exploring Types of Airbag Deployment Injuries:
When a collision takes place at a high speed, airbags often release within milliseconds. They do this to cushion the impact for drivers and passengers, reducing the risk of serious injuries. Many studies have illustrated that airbags undoubtedly save lives in many instances, but the rapid inflation and deflation process can lead to harm in some situations. The following are examples of airbag injuries.
- Skin burns and abrasions. The forceful deployment of an airbag can lead to abrasions and burns. This is particularly true to areas of the body that are exposed to where the airbag makes contact, such as the face, arms, and upper body.
- Dislocations and fractures. There are also situations where fractures and dislocations occur, especially to the fingers, hands, and wrists of individuals who grip the steering wheel or other objects in the car during a forceful airbag release.
- Eye injuries. High velocity releases of airbags can lead to eye injuries, including corneal abrasions or particles and dust from the deployment exacerbating eye issues.
- Head and neck harm. Airbags can cause head and neck injuries, this risk is elevated if a driver or passenger is sitting too close to the airbag area when it releases into the vehicle cabin.
Airbag-related injuries can range from mild to severe, depending on the force of the impact. Whether you or someone you love is recovering from an abrasion, dislocation, or neck injury, legal experts can provide guidance.
Lawyers and Airbag Injury Compensation
If you’ve sustained injuries due to airbag deployment, it’s essential to understand your rights. Engage a skilled Florida injury lawyer with experience in handling cases related to airbag injuries in order to strengthen your claim. Seasoned attorneys can assess the circumstances of the accident and help you navigate the legal complexities.
One of the key steps your Florida personal injury lawyer will take is using their expertise to determine liability. In cases involving airbag-related injuries, this may involve assessing the actions of other drivers involved in the collision or investigating potential defects in the airbag’s design or deployment system. Then, your lawyer will assist in filing a claim against the responsible parties, whether that is another driver, the car manufacturer, or an airbag supplier.
Has an airbag deployment complicated your recovery? Talk to the legal representatives at Roman & Roman about your injury expenses and healing process. The legal team at Roman & Roman has over 100 years of combined experience, including in cases involving airbag-related injuries. Schedule your consultation today.
Although the law firm of Roman & Roman has offices in Clearwater, Hudson and Tampa, we handle cases and claims throughout Florida. We also meet personally with our clients if at all possible, rather than impersonally over the phone or on the Internet.
