Common Airbag Injuries

Although airbags are designed to protect you in the event of an accident, they may also be the cause of an auto accident injury. Many newer vehicles outfitted with a driver and a passenger-side airbag. The sizes of the airbags vary depending on the make and model of the car, but the driver’s side airbag is typically larger on all models.

Airbags are connected to a sensor that fires the airbag if you get into a severe accident; generally a head-on or near head-on collision. When the sensor is triggered, the airbag explodes outwards to act as an absorber. Airbags deploy at a rapid pace and they are rather large, both of which may lead to injuries. Some of the most common types of airbag injuries in Harrisburg may include:

Facial Injuries

Unfortunately, when the airbag goes off, it is common for your face to come into contact with the airbag, which may cause bruises or fractured bones. The bones most at risk are to the nose and cheeks. Other injuries to the face may include rash or contact burns from the gases and materials used in the airbag.

Chest Injuries

As the airbag goes off to cushion your body from the impact, your chest may take the full force of impact. This type of incident typically causes injuries to soft tissues and may cause broken bones. If you experience this type of injury from an airbag, it is important to seek medical help following the accident to ensure there isn’t severe injury to the chest, shoulders, or ribs.

Neck Injuries

Not only is there a risk of being thrown forward during a collision, but there is a risk of being thrown forward and the force of the airbag together causing significant risk to neck injuries. You may experience stiffness, soreness and/or other damage to the soft tissues. One of the most common types of airbag injuries to the neck are whiplash. If you do get whiplash from an auto injury, it is important to seek help from your chiropractor as soon as possible following the accident.

Along with seeking emergency medical attention for airbag injuries, it is also helpful to seek treatment from your chiropractor in Harrisburg. Your chiropractor can help with a wide range of auto accident injuries, including whiplash, shoulder injuries, and back and spine injuries.

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If you have been an in an auto accident and sustained airbag injuries, contact Skocik Chiropractic for a consultation for treatment recommendations.