Legal Question in Personal Injury in Pennsylvania

Airbag Burns

I incurred second degree burns of the hands and arms from deployment of the airbag during an accident. While I am grateful that they deployed, are burns ''normal'' or the product of a 'problem' with the airbag. Is this something to accept or to legally pursue?


Asked on 7/11/03, 9:04 am

3 Answers from Attorneys

J. Bryan Tuk Mandracchia & Modesti, LLC

Re: Airbag Burns

While the airbag was designed to deploy in the event of an accident, it certainly wasn't designed to cause burns to an occupant of the car.

Generally speaking, manufacturers of products can be held liable for injuries that are caused to purchasers of their products. Of course, there are many issues of causation that have to be addressed.

If you are interested in discussing your potential claim further, please feel free to call me at your earliest convenience. You can reach me at (215) 540-2633.

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Answered on 7/11/03, 9:12 am
Scott Diamond DIAMONDLAWYER

Re: Airbag Burns

Burns can happen. Unless they aresevere and have left you without use, the case is probably not worth pursuing. However, if the accident was not your fault, you can blame the other driver for the injury and that is worth pursuing

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Answered on 7/11/03, 10:15 am
Stanley Fudor Law Offices of Stanley Fudor

Re: Airbag Burns

There is need, for me at least, to get more information to give you more of a definitive answer. There is a possibility of a claim here, but more facts are needed. Please feel to contact me at 800-556-2270

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Answered on 7/11/03, 11:39 am


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