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Introduction: When Safety Devices Cause Harm Car accidents are traumatic events, and while airbags are designed to protect occupants during a collision, they can sometimes cause injuries themselves. In Nebraska, understanding your rights and options when an airbag malfunctions or causes injury is crucial. This article delves into the complexities of airbag-related injuries in Nebraska car accidents, providing guidance on what to do, potential compensations, and legal strategies. Understanding Airbag Function and Malfunctions Airbags are supplemental restraint systems designed to deploy rapidly upon impact, cushioning occupants and preventing them from hitting the vehicle's interior. However, several factors can lead to airbag malfunctions: 💥 Defective Design: The airbag's design may be inherently flawed, causing it to deploy with excessive force or at an inappropriate time. 🔧 Manufacturing Errors: Errors during manufacturing can lead to airbag...

Understanding Airbag Injuries in Montana Car Accidents Montana's scenic roads can also be treacherous. Car accidents, unfortunately, are a reality, and when they occur with airbag deployment, injuries can be complex. Understanding the nuances of airbag injury claims is crucial for maximizing your potential compensation. Airbags, while life-saving devices, can sometimes cause injuries themselves. It's vital to understand your rights and options if you've been hurt in a Montana car accident involving airbag deployment. Common Airbag Injuries While designed to protect, airbags can inflict injuries. Recognizing common airbag-related injuries is the first step in building your claim. 🤕 Facial Injuries: Abrasions, contusions, fractures, and eye injuries. 😵‍💫 Head Injuries: Concussions, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). 🫁 Chest Injuries: Bruised ribs, fractured ribs, internal organ damage. 💪 Arm and Hand Injuries: Fractures, sprains, bu...