Airbag Injuries in St. Louis

Airbag injuries can include eye and ear trauma. The chemicals used in the airbag’s deployment can also cause asthma attacks and other types of 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 types of injuries can be more severe if the driver and passengers aren’t wearing their seatbelts.

When an airbag malfunctions, injuries can be severe. The cause of the malfunction can range from a faulty sensor to a leaking canister. Some of the causes of airbag injuries are:

• An airbag sensor can malfunction, causing the airbag not to deploy or to deploy at the wrong time
• Gasses released by the airbag can cause or worsen respiratory issues
• The deployment of the airbag can cause severe eye injury
• Shrapnel from the propellant canister can fly out of the airbag and strike vehicle occupants

Contact Morgan & Morgan if you and/or your passengers suffer an injury from a malfunctioning airbag. You may be able to file a claim for compensation.

Morgan & Morgan is the largest personal injury law firm in the nation, and we have over 35 years of experience fighting for the legal rights of our clients. We have recovered more than $20 billion and will fight for your full and fair compensation. If you experience airbag injuries in St. Louis, contact Morgan & Morgan today to schedule a consultation with one of our specialists.