Jacksonville Airbag Injuries Lawyers

There is no doubt that an airbag deployed in combination with the use of a seat belt can save a life. Airbags deploy at the force of approximately 100 mph so proper use is critical. If an airbag deploys at the wrong time the car occupant can be seriously or fatally injured. An occupant can also be injured if he or she ignores the warnings that are associated with airbag safety. The Jacksonville airbag injuries attorneys at Farah & Farah, P.A., outline some of the common injuries associated with airbags below.

Common Airbag Injuries

Airbag contact injuries, according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), are usually minor burns or abrasions. Although serious injuries are rare, they still occur if a person is sitting close to an airbag when it deploys.

For example, these injuries can be in the way of:

• A driver who is slumped over the steering wheel from being unconscious or asleep
• Occupants who are not wearing seat belts causing them to glide forward during the moments before a crash occurs
• A driver who is restrained properly but sits very close to the steering wheel
• Objects that are placed on the seat in front of an airbag which can be thrown from the force of the airbag
• A rear-facing infant sitting in a safety seat placed in the front of a car
• Children twelve years of age or younger sitting in the front seat.

Some airbag injuries could be caused because of driver irresponsibility as demonstrated by the above situations. However, a number of airbag injuries can occur because the airbag was designed improperly or malfunctioned. It is very important that car occupants understand the issues concerning airbags to avoid further injury in the case of an accident.

Jacksonville Airbag Injuries Attorneys

Jacksonville airbag injury lawyers need to be up to date on airbag recalls or defects reported to the NHTSA. An airbag injury lawyer should have the experience and knowledge to investigate an accident where an airbag was deployed to see if the airbag reacted in the way it should. If you were in an accident that involved an airbag in Florida, contact the law firm of Farah & Farah, P.A., for a free consultation.