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Airbag Injuries in Melbourne
Airbags are designed to protect drivers and vehicle passengers. However, malfunctions can happen. The Takata airbag recall is an example. The manufacturer was required to recall millions of airbags from vehicles. Even if your Melbourne airbag injuries are mild, you may be able to recover some or all of your damages. Contact Morgan & Morgan for a free case evaluation and learn more about your legal rights.
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How Airbags Can Cause Injuries
Airbags can help minimize and prevent injuries in vehicle collisions. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration credits airbags with saving an estimated 2,790 lives in 2017. Front airbags also reduced car accident fatalities by around 29 percent. However, the potentially lifesaving device can also cause injuries. Airbags typically deploy at speeds of around 100 mph to 200 mph. The force of the impact can cause neck, spine, and traumatic brain injuries. Broken bones in the face can also occur, along with chest and internal injuries.
You can also sustain back and neck injuries. The chemicals used to deploy the airbags can cause burns, and flying shrapnel can result in cuts and lacerations. If you experience any of these or other injuries associated with malfunctioning Taaka airbags, contact Morgan & Morgan to schedule a consultation with one of our specialists.
Common Types of Airbag Injuries in Melbourne
Airbag injuries can include eye and ear trauma. The chemicals used in the airbag’s deployment can also cause asthma attacks and other respiratory distress. Some other types of injuries commonly sustained in airbag accidents include,
- Facial injuries, including bruising and fractures to the small bone due to the impact of the airbag
- Chest injuries, including heart injuries due to the impact of the airbag against the chest
- Burns on the chest, hands, arms, or face when the fabric of the airbag moves along the skin
- Fractures including to the skull, ribs, and wrist bones
- Traumatic brain injuries
These and other injuries can be more severe if the driver and passengers aren’t wearing their seatbelts.
How You Can Help Prevent Airbag Injuries
You can take a few steps to prevent injuries from a malfunctioning airbag. Always wear your seatbelt. It’s also the law in Florida. Drivers should sit back away from the steering wheel, and passengers should want to sit back from the dashboard. This gives you a little more space between you and the airbag. Some other safety tips include,
- Place children 12 years old and younger in the back seat, and make sure they are properly buckled up or restrained in a child restraint device.
- Take care that children are secured into an approved child passenger restraint system and that children under the age of 18 are buckled up.
As a driver, ensuring children are appropriately restrained is your responsibility.
Why Choose Morgan & Morgan as Your Melbourne Airbag Injuries Attorney
Morgan & Morgan is the largest personal injury law firm in the nation, and we have a proven record of success. We have recovered over $20 billion for our clients. We also have 35 years of experience fighting for our client's legal rights. Contact Morgan & Morgan for a free case evaluation if you suffer airbag injuries in Melbourne.
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