Since the airbag debuted as a safety device in vehicles the federal government has been collecting information about their ability to save lives. Consider the following statistics they've compiled.
*The NHTSA estimates that thousands of lives are saved annually thanks to airbags - perhaps as many as ten thousand each year.
*The combination of seatbelts and airbags can reduce serious head injuries by up to 85%.
*Approximately 350 million vehicles are now equipped with airbags. This includes cars and trucks and driver and passenger airbags as well as side airbags. In addition, experts claim that up to a million new cars and trucks are sold each month that are automatically equipped with airbags.
*Airbags are much more effective when used in combination with the seatbelt. Drivers should not rely solely on the airbag to protect them in the event of an accident. Estimates place the likelihood of surviving a crash with airbags at over 25% greater than without an airbag AND over 33% greater if the seatbelt and airbag are there to over double protection.
Finally, the latest car theft craze is the airbag. The number of vehicles being broken into and airbags taken is becoming epidemic. If you experience this type of theft be sure to replace those airbags as soon as possible. It's simply too dangerous to dismiss.
Greg Baumgartner is a semi truck accident lawyer and the founder of the Baumgartner law firm, which is dedicated to helping personal injury victims seek civil justice. If you would like to speak with a Houston tractor trailer accident lawyer call the Baumgartner firm toll free at (866) 758-4529.
