Toronto Personal Injury Lawer Blog - Findlay Law

Airbags are special, computer-controlled safety devices that are designed to come between you and the components of your vehicle like the steering wheel, or dashboard in the event of certain types of car accidents.

Airbags inflate at a high velocity when triggered by accidents, primarily involving the front of the vehicle. The speed of airbag deployment is linked to certain injuries, even death, especially in smaller passengers.

During a typical accident up to four collisions may occur:

• The initial collision occurs between the vehicle and other object
• The second collision occurs between an unrestrained occupant and the interior of the vehicle
• The third collision involves the internal organs and the occupants skull or chest wall
• The fourth involves other objects inside the vehicle

Any of these collisions can cause serious bodily injury. Airbags are designed to limit damage causes during the second type of collision. Smaller people, especially children are more susceptible to injury from airbag deployment.

In some cases, the airbag should be turned off or disabled when smaller individuals are driving or riding as passengers. Modern vehicles are equipped with mechanisms to detect the weight of the occupant or can be disabled using the ignition key when a lighter passenger is riding in the vehicle.

If you, or someone you know has suffered injury due to airbag deployment, please contact the auto accident attorneys at Findlay Law Offices, serving the Ontario area, to find out about your legal options.