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Airbag Injuries

Airbags are intended to protect automobile occupants, but often people suffer severe facial injuries due to the activation of an airbag. Such injuries typically include:

• Facial injuries
• Blindness
• Bruising
• Bone fractures
• Glaucoma

In some extreme circumstances, defective airbags may even lead to death. According to statistics published by The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration airbags have killed hundreds of people in minor accidents. Those at heightened risk of airbag related injuries include children and individuals under 5 feet 2 inches in height. That is because airbags were developed for the average male. Nevertheless, even individuals of average height seem to sustain injuries at alarmingly high rates, according to recent studies. Unfortunately, the statistics bear out that one size does not fit all when it comes to airbag systems.

If you or a family member have suffered an injury from the activation of an airbag, you may be entitled to recover your out of pocket expenses, medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. From our offices in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Haggerty & Silveman's attorneys specialize in handling personal injury claims of all types, including those arising from airbag injuries. Please contact us for a free, no-obligation assessment of your airbag injury claim.