Airbag Injuries in Daytona Beach
Airbag Injuries in Daytona Beach
Since airbags became required for all new cars in the 90s, they have saved thousands of lives during even the most catastrophic car accidents. Unfortunately, when airbags malfunction, they can cause significant injuries. This is because an airbag can deploy and impact passengers upwards of 100 miles per hour.
This impact can cause facial fractures, head injuries, hearing loss, broken bones, eye injuries, and so much more. If you experience Daytona Beach airbag injuries, you may be eligible to receive compensation for your damages. Contact Morgan & Morgan for a free, no-obligation case evaluation to learn more about your legal options.
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- There is a highly flammable propellant agent in the airbag inflator called ammonium nitrate.
- There is no drying agent to absorb moisture.
- Broken bones in the upper body and arms
- Facial fractures
- Bruising
- Eye irritation and injuries (from the dust and chemicals that airbags release upon deployment)
- Throat irritation and coughing (again, from the dust and chemicals)
- Ear ringing and hearing loss (airbag deployment can generate sound pressure of up to 170 decibels)
- Chemical burns on the face, chest, and arms
- Loss of fetus and fetal injuries in pregnant women
- Traumatic brain injuries such as a concussion
- Internal bleeding
What Makes an Airbag Defective
Airbags are lifesavers most of the time, literally. But there is such a thing as defective airbags that can cause catastrophic injuries and even death when a collision occurs. Faulty airbags are those that don’t work safely or effectively due to poor design and poor manufacturing. A fairly well-known defective airbag case involves the recalled Takata airbag. The two following issues cause the Takata airbag defects:
Ammonium nitrate begins to deteriorate when exposed to moisture. If this deterioration begins before a car accident, there is a higher risk of explosion from the Takata airbag inflators. Naturally, drivers and passengers could suffer catastrophic injuries from this explosion. But this wasn’t the only Takata airbag malfunction.
Other common defects include defective crash sensors. This specific airbag defect would make the airbags fail to deploy, deploy too late, or unexpectedly deploy.
Common Types of Airbag Injuries in Daytona Beach
Not only can defective airbags cause severe harm, but non-defective airbags can also cause injuries, especially in the event of a car crash. Airbags are designed to save lives, but that often means that people suffer serious injuries as a result of the rapid airbag deployment, such as:
If you’ve been injured in a Daytona Beach airbag incident, you may be eligible for financial compensation. Morgan & Morgan has an extensive nationwide network of attorneys licensed in all 50 states, including Daytona Beach. We have helped over 500,000 families and may be able to assist with your Daytona Beach airbag injury case.
Why Choose Morgan & Morgan as Your Daytona Beach Airbag Injuries Attorney
Morgan & Morgan is the nation’s largest personal injury law firm, and we have a proven track record of success. We have recovered over $20 billion for our clients and can work to help ensure you receive full and fair compensation. Contact Morgan & Morgan today to schedule a free consultation with one of our specialists.