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Defective or faulty airbags can...","datePublished":"2022-06-22","dateModified":"2023-10-19","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.rbrlawfirm.com\/blog\/author\/rbrlawfirm\/#Person","name":"Ryan Bisher Ryan & Simons","url":"https:\/\/www.rbrlawfirm.com\/blog\/author\/rbrlawfirm\/","identifier":9,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d0925a45a81b21fd1dd057ea2aa3cf0b7862bc7e8478f659a09444e627cf1a3f?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d0925a45a81b21fd1dd057ea2aa3cf0b7862bc7e8478f659a09444e627cf1a3f?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Ryan Bisher Ryan & Simons","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.rbrlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/rbrs-logo-96x96.png","url":"https:\/\/www.rbrlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/rbrs-logo-96x96.png","width":96,"height":96}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.rbrlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/airbag-deployment-injuries.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.rbrlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/airbag-deployment-injuries.jpg","height":600,"width":600},"url":"https:\/\/www.rbrlawfirm.com\/blog\/airbag-injuries\/","about":["Product Liability"],"wordCount":967,"articleBody":"There is no doubt that airbags save lives and provide essential protection against injuries for car occupants. According to the\u00a0National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), airbags saved more than 50,000 lives over 30 years. However, that doesn\u2019t mean the use of airbags comes without risk.Defective or faulty airbags can cause devastating burns and other injuries. These injuries can result in unexpected medical expenses, time away from work, and other consequences to your health and financial stability.If you have been injured by an airbag, you may be owed compensation for your losses. At Ryan Bisher Ryan and Simons, our dedicated Oklahoma personal injury lawyers have a long track record of successfully helping accident victims recover the money they need to move forward with their lives.Contact us today for a free consultation to discuss your situation with a compassionate and diligent airbag injury lawyer.How Do Airbags Deploy?An airbag is an inflatable, balloon-like device that is supposed to protect drivers and passengers when there is a collision. There are generally two different categories of airbags \u2014 front airbags and side airbags. Since 1999, the federal government has required carmakers and manufacturers to install front airbags in their vehicles.An internal electronic system controls airbags. When a car is involved in a moderate to severe collision with an object or vehicle, the electronic system signals the airbags to inflate.Newer airbag designs use an algorithm that helps the system decide when to deploy the airbag. If safety systems detect an occupant is not wearing a seatbelt, the algorithm can deploy the airbags even in a low-speed collision.What Happens When Airbags Deploy?It takes a lot of energy to deploy an airbag fast enough to make it effective in preventing injuries from an accident. When a car\u2019s electrical control system registers an impact, the system sends a signal that starts the airbag’s deployment. The airbag\u2019s igniter then triggers a chemical reaction, producing a gas that quickly inflates the airbag and sends it bursting from the steering wheel and dashboard.These reactions happen in milliseconds to deploy the airbags.\u00a0The inflated airbags cushion and prevent you from hitting the windshield, steering column, or side of the vehicle.Side Effects of Airbag Deployment: Do Airbags Hurt?Airbags are designed to cushion you from the blow of an impact. However, that doesn\u2019t mean that colliding with an airbag is completely painless. If you are involved in a serious accident, the force of the collision can cause injuries even with airbag deployment. Hitting an airbag is much less painful than hitting the windshield of a car, though.Unfortunately, defective airbags can also cause significant injuries. Airbags that overinflate or do not inflate enough can seriously hurt occupants. Airbags that explode or leak chemicals can also lead to injuries. Some of the most common side effects of improper airbag deployment include the following:Chemical burnsFacial injuriesDental injuriesWhiplashConcussionsContusionsThe\u00a0Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)\u00a0estimates that front airbags have caused almost 300 deaths in low-speed crashes over nearly two decades. New technology has made airbag deaths rare. But faulty airbags still cause serious injuries. If you\u2019re concerned about your airbags, the NHTSA has created a\u00a0database\u00a0where you can find information on whether your car is on an airbag recall list.Can Airbag Burns Be Serious?Any airbag injury can be severe. While the combination of chemicals used in airbag deployment is classified as \u201charmless,\u201d inhalation of any chemical can be dangerous. Airbags can also cause severe thermal, friction, and chemical burns, with symptoms such as the following:Breathing problemsBlindnessScrapes and abrasionsBlistersAirbag deployment injuries are painful and can lead to infections. If you are in an accident where an airbag deploys, seek medical help as soon as possible.Can You Sue for Airbags Not Deploying and Airbag Injuries?Airbags are designed to protect you. Unfortunately, not all airbag designs are effective. Faulty airbags sparked one of the largest recalls in U.S. history. The\u00a0Takata airbag recall\u00a0began in 2015 and impacted an estimated 70 million vehicles. Environmental conditions like heat and humidity caused some of these airbags to explode, resulting in at least\u00a015 deaths\u00a0and hundreds of injuries.When a defect causes an airbag to respond inappropriately to conditions, the manufacturer could be held accountable. Defects that can cause airbag failure include the following:Holes in the airbagFaulty wiring or electrical connectionsSensor failureFlawed airbag designA defect can be a flaw in the airbag\u2019s original design or on the manufacturing line. When a defect causes an airbag to malfunction, victims may be able to sue the manufacturer for compensation. However, taking on a giant manufacturer can be challenging.If you\u2019ve been hurt by an airbag in a crash, talk to an experienced airbag injury lawyer about your case. An attorney can review your case and investigate the cause of the collision to see if a defect caused your airbag injuries. They can also help determine if the manufacturer can be held responsible for compensating you.Get in Touch with a Defective Airbag Lawyer in OklahomaRyan Bisher Ryan and Simons has been in business in Oklahoma for over 30 years, with each of our attorneys focusing on one practice area exclusively. Our legal team knows how to protect our clients\u2019 rights. We seek to obtain meaningful compensation for all accident victims while providing outstanding customer service.If you\u2019ve suffered airbag injuries, call or connect with us\u00a0online today\u00a0to set up a free case evaluation with a knowledgeable airbag injury lawyer.Ryan Bisher Ryan & SimonsWe are Ryan Bisher Ryan & Simons, a legal firm that, for decades, has been fighting for the rights of hardworking Oklahoma residents. Our mission is to hold the powerful accountable."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.rbrlawfirm.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Airbag Injuries: All Questions Answered","item":"https:\/\/www.rbrlawfirm.com\/blog\/airbag-injuries\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]