Airbag Injuries in Titusville

Coming into contact with an airbag can cause minor, severe, or even fatal injuries. In many cases, when airbags fail, people can suffer bruises and burns due to the speed at which the airbag inflates. This can cause friction between the airbag and the driver or passenger’s skin, creating heat that can cause scarring and burns.

The location of the airbag makes passengers and drivers more prone to bone breaks and fractures in the arms, wrists, and hands. Airbag malfunctions often cause severe head and neck trauma. These might include:

• Concussion
• Whiplash
• Skull fractures
• Broken necks
• Intracranial hematoma
• Traumatic brain injuries

Airbag failures can also cause rib fractures, spinal cord damage, breaks of the upper and lower extremities, dislocation of these bones, and facial injuries such as broken jaws, abrasions, and eye injuries. Airbag systems use a chemical fuel to ignite the airbag’s inflation. 

As the propeller leaves the bag after deployment, the gas can escape through airbag vent holes sprayed on the driver and passenger’s neck, arms, and face. This can result in severe chemical burns and exposure to toxic substances, including talc, damaging a victim’s respiratory system.

Airbag failures can occur in a variety of ways. This type of malfunction can impact the severity of the victim’s injuries. Some of the more common types of airbag failures include:

• Erratic inflation
• Faulty internal tethers
• Random deployment without provocation
• Dangerous inflators
• Poor airbag design
• Defective crash sensors
• Failure to deploy at all

Your airbag failure lawyer in Titusville can thoroughly investigate the details of your case to determine what type of airbag failure caused your injuries and the party or parties that should be held accountable. At Morgan & Morgan, we have over 35 years of experience and have helped more than 500,000 families recover compensation for their damages. Contact one of our specialists today to learn more about your legal rights and options. You may have a personal injury case against the airbag manufacturer or other responsible parties.

Morgan & Morgan is the nation’s largest personal injury law firm, and we have a proven track record of success. We have recovered more than $20 billion in damages for our clients and can work to help ensure you receive full and fair compensation. We have an extensive nationwide network of over 1,000 attorneys licensed in all 50 states. Contact Morgan & Morgan today to schedule a free consultation with one of our specialists.