{"id":33593,"date":"2020-12-07T14:01:14","date_gmt":"2020-12-07T14:01:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.safetyrestore.com\/blog\/?p=33593"},"modified":"2023-08-24T16:14:44","modified_gmt":"2023-08-24T16:14:44","slug":"some-common-airbag-injuries-you-should-be-aware-of","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.safetyrestore.com\/blog\/some-common-airbag-injuries-you-should-be-aware-of\/","title":{"rendered":"Some Common Airbag Injuries You Should Be Aware Of"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The airbag was initially developed as a device to aid in the driver and passengers\u2019 protection and safety. However, it can also cause several immobilizing and severe injuries, including neck injuries, spine injuries, and traumatic brain injuries. It should be noted that airbag injuries are quite rare, but when they do happen, it is quite literally life-changing and not in the best way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In no way, shape, or form does this connote that not having airbags would make cars safer. Driving around without them would actually be quite difficult. Caution should be exercised, and it is crucial to be aware of the potential physical damage from a deployed airbag.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Incorrect Deployment<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most typical cause of an error in airbag deployment is when the crash sensor glitches. There are a number of ways the crash sensor could end up malfunctioning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A single airbag will deploy instead of both.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #ffa500;\"><a style=\"color: #ffa500;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.safetyrestore.com\/blog\/3-causes-of-a-flashing-airbag-light-and-how-to-fix-it\/\">Complete failure, which will cause the airbag to deploy at the wrong time<\/a><\/span>, even without any accident or danger<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deployment could be seconds too late, adding even more problems to a precarious situation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deployment during a low-impact crash, which could result in injury or even death<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.safetyrestore.com\/blog\/how-airbags-get-fixed-after-an-accident-happens\/\"><span style=\"color: #ffa500;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When an actual crash occurs, it could fail to deploy at all.<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deployment timing is imperative because even a fraction of a second can make all the difference since the driver or passenger\u2019s head might already be far too close to the airbag.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several common airbag injuries you should be aware of.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Burn Injuries<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since the airbag deploys incredibly fast, it can cause burns or abrasions. It can lead to burn injuries for the driver or passengers in the process. Your arms and face, along with that of your passengers, are the most vulnerable areas to getting burned.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Internal Injuries<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upon deployment, airbags release chemicals that can cause an asthma attack and irritation. Even proper airbag deployment can cause injuries that are serious or downright fatal. It is extremely crucial to make sure everyone is wearing a seat belt and that there is no outstanding need for any <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.safetyrestore.com\/content\/81-seat-belt-repair-services\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffa500;\">seat belt repair<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Facial Injuries<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a vehicle crashes, your face is the easiest target. The whole purpose of an airbag, to begin with, is to keep your face from getting into contact with your windshield. It could also get struck by the airbag\u2019s force, particularly in your eye. The airbag\u2019s sudden strength could cause damage that\u2019s so severe at least one eye could get temporarily or permanently blind.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is incredibly important to remain safe when traveling in a car or any vehicle. <span style=\"color: #ffa500;\"><a style=\"color: #ffa500;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.safetyrestore.com\/airbag-module-reset-service\/13299-srs-airbag-module-reset.html\">Make sure that your airbag system works<\/a> <\/span>and that the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">airbag light<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is not faulty. Be aware of any possible issues and have your car checked by an expert so that you can be absolutely certain that you\u2019ll be protected while traveling.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Curious as to how to <\/span><span style=\"color: #ffa500;\"><a style=\"color: #ffa500;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.safetyrestore.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">service your airbag system<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Reach out to <span style=\"color: #ffa500;\"><a style=\"color: #ffa500;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.safetyrestore.com\/\">Safety Restore<\/a><\/span> today! We are the world\u2019s leader in post-accident restorations specializing in seat belt repairs and airbag modules.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The airbag was initially developed as a device to aid in the driver and passengers\u2019 protection and safety. However, it can also cause several immobilizing and severe injuries, including neck injuries, spine injuries, and traumatic brain injuries. It should be noted that airbag injuries are quite rare, but when they&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":33595,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[18,1150],"tags":[179,166,95],"class_list":["post-33593","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-airbag-module-reset","category-sr-removal","tag-srs-airbag-module","tag-srs-airbag-module-reset","tag-srs-reset"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v14.8.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Some Common Airbag Injuries You Should Be Aware Of<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Even Though It&#039;s Rare, Airbag Injuries Do Happen. 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