Florida Airbag Injury Lawyers

If you’re involved in a serious car crash in Florida, you know how disorienting and frightening it can be when the airbags discharge. Unfortunately, you might find out the hard way that the devices designed to protect drivers can have seriously adverse health consequences. Airbag injuries can cause everything from eye injuries to burns, sickness, and ear injuries. Given the fact that they come out of the dashboard at speeds of up to 200 miles per hour, it’s no surprise that airbags are connected to a significant number of serious injuries. Here’s what you need to know about the dangers of airbags and your rights in the event of airbag injuries:

Airbags came into common use during the 1990s, when they became standard on most cars. The use of airbags in preventing death has been well-documented. However, many factors can make airbags more dangerous than helpful. These safety devices were designed to protect an adult of average stature (between 5’3” and 5’11”) and can cause serious injury to passengers above or below that height range.

Several factors, including seatbelt use, distance from airbag, and body position at time of impact, can increase the risk of airbag injury. Children are at particular risk from airbags and it is recommended that anyone less than 12 years of age sit in the back seat at all times. Rear-facing child seats should never be placed in the front seat. Children who fail to wear a seatbelt are at an especially high risk for injury by air bags. Additionally, fumes from the airbag can cause respiratory problems or illness; the sound of airbag discharge can cause tinnitus or deafness; and trauma to the face can cause eye injuries that lead to blindness.

If you’re injured by an airbag in Florida, you have the added burden of dealing with these injuries in addition to the property damage or injury sustained by the car accident alone. You need a competent attorney to help you sort out these issues and bring the negligent parties – from drivers to auto manufacturers – to justice. The Jacksonville airbag injury attorneys at the law offices of Farah & Farah have over 25 years of legal experience and a long track record of successful verdicts and settlements for our clients. Have you suffered airbag injuries? Wondering what to do next? Call Farah & Farah today for more information and a free case consultation.

For a free evaluation of your case, call our Jacksonville office today at 1.800.603.3640