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Is a vehicle manufacturer liable for injuries if the airbags do not deploy in a head on automobile accident at 35 mph?
Califinn
No, all they can do is provide the technology. They can't be responsible for everything that happens. Having air bags just increases your potential for surviving a collision. If it turns out that the basic technology is flawed and there is a consistent pattern of failure, you might have a case. Otherwise, a crash could cut the wire before the bag has a chance to deploy, in which case, the manufacturer isn't responsible for what happens next.
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What is the purpose of having airbags in your car?
To reduce injuries resulting from an accident.
Are airbags required?
If the automobile came from the factory with air bags they are required. If you have an accident that deployed your air bags, by law they would have to be repaired
How long do airbags last?
Airbags require replacement or service as required by the manufacturer of the car. This info is available from the manufacturer
Why are there airbags in the sides of cars?
Side impact airbags are there to reduce injuries to the head, neck and torso. Like front airbags they deploy instantly on impact. Side airbags deploy from the roof, door panels and seats. Furthermore, like front airbags the side airbags have reduced limb and torso injuries significantly and because of there safety record most new cars are now equipped with side airbags as standard equipment.
How long does it take to get airbags and a new car bumper after accident?
Usually if the airbags have been deployed in an accident, the car is "totaled". The expense is just too great to replace the airbags and their related sensors and all the wiring inside the steering column and dashboard. On the flip side, IF the car can be repaired satisfactorily, the amount of time needed to get the parts depends upon the manufacturer itself, and IF they actually make replacement parts or IF they are in stock.
Why do airbags protect you in a crash?
They absorb energy to reduce injuries.
How many people die from being hit from airbags in a car accident?
37802873087407407408372148023-4239074-230745-230857-28057-248057239085-2358902-3490823-490823-49823-490823-80572385723898 and . 12 injuries
Do airbags improve chances of surviving a car accident?
yes
Why do airbags in cars reduce the chances of injury in accidents?
Airbags prevent excessive forward movement in a front-end crash, therefore, reducing injuries.
When do airbags deploy?
Air bags deploy when someone gets into an accident.
When were side airbags first installed in a car by a major manufacturer and what car?
1989
What safety features are in a modern car to prevent head injuries?
The main ones are seatbelts and airbags
