Comments for The Airbag Blog http://www.theairbagblog.com Airbag Lawyer Pursing Justice for Victims of Airbag Defects Mon, 07 May 2012 20:20:39 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.1 hourly 1 Comment on Dodge Airbag Failed to Deploy by Dave http://www.theairbagblog.com/airbag-defects/dodge-airbag-failed-to-deploy/comment-page-1/#comment-655 Dave Mon, 07 May 2012 20:20:39 +0000 http://www.theairbagblog.com/?p=269#comment-655 Might as well tell my story too. Driving my 2004 Dodge Neon on a 4 lane divided highway, speed limit 55 I either blacked out or fell asleep and rear ended a completely stopped Ford F150. (Police investigator said i was going 55 when i hit it.) My car then slid sideways and the tires dug in causing me to roll 4-5 times Thank the LORD I was wearing my seat belt because the steering wheel airbag did not deploy. I received some very painful though not life threatening injuries by hitting the steering wheel with my chest and head. If there was ever a time when the airbag should have deployed this one should have been it. Might as well tell my story too. Driving my 2004 Dodge Neon on a 4 lane divided highway, speed limit 55 I either blacked out or fell asleep and rear ended a completely stopped Ford F150. (Police investigator said i was going 55 when i hit it.) My car then slid sideways and the tires dug in causing me to roll 4-5 times Thank the LORD I was wearing my seat belt because the steering wheel airbag did not deploy. I received some very painful though not life threatening injuries by hitting the steering wheel with my chest and head. If there was ever a time when the airbag should have deployed this one should have been it.

]]> Comment on Did an Airbag Cause Your Injuries? by Michelle http://www.theairbagblog.com/airbag-injuries/did-an-airbag-cause-your-injuries/comment-page-1/#comment-651 Michelle Sat, 14 Apr 2012 14:02:25 +0000 http://www.theairbagblog.com/?p=42#comment-651 I was driving a 2010 Jeep Wrangler when a car pulled out in front of me. I swerved, hit the brakes and honked but still hit her on the rear passenger side going about 25 mph. The point of contact was when I honked and the airbag deployed. Both my radius and ulna were shattered. I've had reconstructive arm surgery on my dominant arm. Should the airbag have deployed at such a low speed? My car only suffered minimal damage on the front passenger side. Lesson: Don't honk!!! I was driving a 2010 Jeep Wrangler when a car pulled out in front of me. I swerved, hit the brakes and honked but still hit her on the rear passenger side going about 25 mph. The point of contact was when I honked and the airbag deployed. Both my radius and ulna were shattered. I’ve had reconstructive arm surgery on my dominant arm. Should the airbag have deployed at such a low speed? My car only suffered minimal damage on the front passenger side. Lesson: Don’t honk!!!

]]> Comment on Ford Focus Airbag Lawsuit by Daniel http://www.theairbagblog.com/airbag-injuries/ford-focus-airbag-lawsuit/comment-page-1/#comment-644 Daniel Sat, 07 Apr 2012 21:07:39 +0000 http://www.theairbagblog.com/?p=209#comment-644 I have 2010 ford focus ses. Got into a head on collision with 2 concrete barriers going atleast 30mph. Front bumper was gone. Axle bent inwards. Engine doesnt run corrctly. No airbags deployed. Car isnt operable. I have 2010 ford focus ses. Got into a head on collision with 2 concrete barriers going atleast 30mph. Front bumper was gone. Axle bent inwards. Engine doesnt run corrctly. No airbags deployed. Car isnt operable.

]]> Comment on Ford Focus Airbag Lawsuit by Dustin http://www.theairbagblog.com/airbag-injuries/ford-focus-airbag-lawsuit/comment-page-1/#comment-639 Dustin Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:34:38 +0000 http://www.theairbagblog.com/?p=209#comment-639 I have a 2004 ford focus, while I was on the freeway on my way to work this morning my passenger side seat air bag deployed after running over a small piece of rubber, not sure why that was the bag that decided to go off but the noise and smoke filling up the car actually almost an accident, there was no impact and the car has no damage or even a scuff anywhere on it. I have a 2004 ford focus, while I was on the freeway on my way to work this morning my passenger side seat air bag deployed after running over a small piece of rubber, not sure why that was the bag that decided to go off but the noise and smoke filling up the car actually almost an accident, there was no impact and the car has no damage or even a scuff anywhere on it.

]]> Comment on Airbag Chemicals Cause Breathing Problems by julie ann http://www.theairbagblog.com/airbag-injuries/airbag-chemicals-cause-breathing-problems/comment-page-1/#comment-638 julie ann Sun, 25 Mar 2012 21:11:02 +0000 http://www.theairbagblog.com/?p=315#comment-638 My son was in an accident on Friday with air bag deployment. After about 4 hours he began coughing and having breathing difficulties and fever and not feeling well. It is very scary My son was in an accident on Friday with air bag deployment. After about 4 hours he began coughing and having breathing difficulties and fever and not feeling well. It is very scary

]]> Comment on Airbag Chemicals Cause Breathing Problems by Mike http://www.theairbagblog.com/airbag-injuries/airbag-chemicals-cause-breathing-problems/comment-page-1/#comment-637 Mike Sun, 25 Mar 2012 12:38:44 +0000 http://www.theairbagblog.com/?p=315#comment-637 I have suspected this for some time, and got more curious after my partners accident.(decade long relationship) This accident happened on a busy and popular main street, yet bystanders did what they do best, and watched as the car "smoked" presumably from fire.When she eventually came-too...she let herself out of the car, of which all windows were shut.(she does not remember this, presumably blacked/passed out for a lengthy amount of time until coming too, and letting herself out of the car) Then a couple on the sidewalk stopped to "help" her and calm her down, while calling for aid.While still in shock she decided to not take an ambulance and got picked up after all was said and done.She later went to the hospital, with much encouragement from myself, when i saw what bad shape she was in... mainly her short breaths, chest pain, and trouble breathing in general.She had many of the symptoms mentioned in many of the posts here.After her breathing continued to worsen weeks later, she returned to the same hospital via the E.R.They put her on oxygen to raise her levels and later diagnosed her with asthma at age 26.she stayed overnight for 3 days, and nurses told her, if she came to the hospital even a day later per her oxygen levels, she would not have survived~mentioning she was "half-dead" upon arrival per very low oxygen levels. She had an IV, nebulizer treatment as well.She was also prescribed Prednizone and also diagnosed with a lung infection on this particular visit.This cycle has continued ever since the accident a year ago now, with the same hospital visits and treatment and tons of expensive medical bills.(She is in the process of getting a primary MD presently). Ever since the first day of her troubled breathing, and related issues.. I kept insisting it had to do with the "smokey" air bag as she recalled it.All the problems started after that, and she was a young healthy women prior to this incident.She mentioned this to the doctor upon my request on one of her visits, to no avail.I went with her on her next visit of intake, and made a strong point about the air bag and persisting lung issues since then, to the doctor...he basically ignored me. I'm not sure if out of ignorance, or if he was aware and wanted to just avoid the issue all together.He basically nodded like he was jotting that down, but made no mention of anything pertaining to air bags and continued with his treatment of her "sudden asthma", perhaps as if her accident was a coincidence unrelated to her "asthma".Basically, no comment from any giving treatment to her on the air bag issue. I have looked up this topic a few times since, but this is the first time i found this particular informative site.I learned a bit more about the toxic chemicals involved; glad I finally found something on this.I felt as though people were trying to make me believe I was ridiculous for having such a theory, but i still feel strongly about it to this day hence my continued research.This was my initial gut belief from the start of all this, and i have no doubts about it, especially now after reading this site. I don't know if anything can be done to truly help her get better, but i will continue to learn all i can about this, in hopes it will somehow provide some aid to her. This incident has severely changed her quality of life, and our quality of life as an active couple. P.S. Thanks to all that posted; Be Well I have suspected this for some time, and got more curious after my partners accident.(decade long relationship)
This accident happened on a busy and popular main street, yet bystanders did what they do best, and watched as the car “smoked” presumably from fire.When she eventually came-too…she let herself out of the car, of which all windows were shut.(she does not remember this, presumably blacked/passed out for a lengthy amount of time until coming too, and letting herself out of the car)
Then a couple on the sidewalk stopped to “help” her and calm her down, while calling for aid.While still in shock she decided to not take an ambulance and got picked up after all was said and done.She later went to the hospital, with much encouragement from myself, when i saw what bad shape she was in… mainly her short breaths, chest pain, and trouble breathing in general.She had many of the symptoms mentioned in many of the posts here.After her breathing continued to worsen weeks later, she returned to the same hospital via the E.R.They put her on oxygen to raise her levels and later diagnosed her with asthma at age 26.she stayed overnight for 3 days, and nurses told her, if she came to the hospital even a day later per her oxygen levels, she would not have survived~mentioning she was “half-dead” upon arrival per very low oxygen levels.
She had an IV, nebulizer treatment as well.She was also prescribed Prednizone and also diagnosed with a lung infection on this particular visit.This cycle has continued ever since the accident a year ago now, with the same hospital visits and treatment and tons of expensive medical bills.(She is in the process of getting a primary MD presently).
Ever since the first day of her troubled breathing, and related issues.. I kept insisting it had to do with the “smokey” air bag as she recalled it.All the problems started after that, and she was a young healthy women prior to this incident.She mentioned this to the doctor upon my request on one of her visits, to no avail.I went with her on her next visit of intake, and made a strong point about the air bag and persisting lung issues since then, to the doctor…he basically ignored me.
I’m not sure if out of ignorance, or if he was aware and wanted to just avoid the issue all together.He basically nodded like he was jotting that down, but made no mention of anything pertaining to air bags and continued with his treatment of her “sudden asthma”, perhaps as if her accident was a coincidence unrelated to her “asthma”.Basically, no comment from any giving treatment to her on the air bag issue.
I have looked up this topic a few times since, but this is the first time i found this particular informative site.I learned a bit more about the toxic chemicals involved; glad I finally found something on this.I felt as though people were trying to make me believe I was ridiculous for having such a theory, but i still feel strongly about it to this day hence my continued research.This was my initial gut belief from the start of all this, and i have no doubts about it, especially now after reading this site.
I don’t know if anything can be done to truly help her get better, but i will continue to learn all i can about this, in hopes it will somehow provide some aid to her.
This incident has severely changed her quality of life, and our quality of life as an active couple.
P.S. Thanks to all that posted; Be Well

]]> Comment on My Airbag Did Not Deploy-What Went Wrong? by Tavis http://www.theairbagblog.com/how-airbags-work/my-airbag-did-not-deploy-what-went-wrong/comment-page-2/#comment-636 Tavis Sat, 24 Mar 2012 14:16:07 +0000 http://www.theairbagblog.com/?p=230#comment-636 I was in an accident that involved my 1995 Chrysler Concorde, which I hit an embankment, and the vehicle rolled atleast once. I was traveling between 50-55 mph on the interstate when this occured. The airbags effectively deployed, and my only injuries were from the burn on the tip of my nose where the airbag deployed (the heat tends to cause minor burns on the face),and a split lip. I was very content with how well the airbags worked. On the flip side, I was in another accident with my 2001 Toyota Celica, which I was traveling about the same speed on a country road (in neither accident did I have time to brake)which was wet due to the rain. I initially hit a telephone pole, spun around in what was probably a 450, and my passenger side wrapped around a massive tree. I was not hurt in this accident, but I wasnt wearing my seatbelt, and my airbags never deployed. I thought that the reason the airbags never went off was bc I didnt have my seatbelt on. Now I think they just may have been defective. I think airbag deployment is hit or miss and never exact. I was in an accident that involved my 1995 Chrysler Concorde, which I hit an embankment, and the vehicle rolled atleast once. I was traveling between 50-55 mph on the interstate when this occured. The airbags effectively deployed, and my only injuries were from the burn on the tip of my nose where the airbag deployed (the heat tends to cause minor burns on the face),and a split lip. I was very content with how well the airbags worked.

On the flip side, I was in another accident with my 2001 Toyota Celica, which I was traveling about the same speed on a country road (in neither accident did I have time to brake)which was wet due to the rain. I initially hit a telephone pole, spun around in what was probably a 450, and my passenger side wrapped around a massive tree. I was not hurt in this accident, but I wasnt wearing my seatbelt, and my airbags never deployed. I thought that the reason the airbags never went off was bc I didnt have my seatbelt on. Now I think they just may have been defective. I think airbag deployment is hit or miss and never exact.

]]> Comment on My Airbag Did Not Deploy-What Went Wrong? by Bradley http://www.theairbagblog.com/how-airbags-work/my-airbag-did-not-deploy-what-went-wrong/comment-page-2/#comment-635 Bradley Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:28:26 +0000 http://www.theairbagblog.com/?p=230#comment-635 my partner of 14 years was in an accident with our 2007 cadilac cts and th air bags did not deploy and he past away. This is not right what are they there for if they dont work my partner of 14 years was in an accident with our 2007 cadilac cts and th air bags did not deploy and he past away. This is not right what are they there for if they dont work

]]> Comment on Did an Airbag Cause Your Injuries? by melinda http://www.theairbagblog.com/airbag-injuries/did-an-airbag-cause-your-injuries/comment-page-1/#comment-630 melinda Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:20:32 +0000 http://www.theairbagblog.com/?p=42#comment-630 I recentley was in accident. I hit a telephone pole and my airbag deployed and caused serious damage to me, I hav a fractured right shoulder,my left breast bruised bad,under my chin is bruised bad and my right arm is bruised and my left shoulder blade is hurting so bad its been hard to laydown for bed and everytime i cough i hear something pop down around my collar bone. Airbag done more harm than good. my car was a 93 oldsmobile I recentley was in accident. I hit a telephone pole and my airbag deployed and caused serious damage to me, I hav a fractured right shoulder,my left breast bruised bad,under my chin is bruised bad and my right arm is bruised and my left shoulder blade is hurting so bad its been hard to laydown for bed and everytime i cough i hear something pop down around my collar bone. Airbag done more harm than good. my car was a 93 oldsmobile

]]> Comment on Airbag Chemicals Cause Breathing Problems by Shelley http://www.theairbagblog.com/airbag-injuries/airbag-chemicals-cause-breathing-problems/comment-page-1/#comment-629 Shelley Sat, 17 Mar 2012 01:39:24 +0000 http://www.theairbagblog.com/?p=315#comment-629 OMG I am so shocked to see so many having problems and at the same time I can literally feel your pain. I had a MVA on 01-01-2009. My injuries were horrible because of the so called air bag. I have lost 25% vision in both eyes and now have issues with my heart besides my lungs all from the chemicals contained in the life saving airbags? Do your research and look for yourself for most doctors have no idea about these chemicals and also air bags have a shelf life too. After ten years is when they are the most dangerous. OMG I am so shocked to see so many having problems and at the same time I can literally feel your pain. I had a MVA on 01-01-2009. My injuries were horrible because of the so called air bag. I have lost 25% vision in both eyes and now have issues with my heart besides my lungs all from the chemicals contained in the life saving airbags? Do your research and look for yourself for most doctors have no idea about these chemicals and also air bags have a shelf life too. After ten years is when they are the most dangerous.

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