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Airbags are designed to deploy rapidly in the event of a car crash to protect occupants by preventing or reducing injuries. However, in some cases, airbag deployment can cause injuries, including eye injuries. Here are some potential eye injuries and other facial injuries that can occur from airbag deployment:
As for how an airbag could cause someone to lose their eye, it's essential to note that such severe injuries are relatively uncommon. However, extreme forces generated during a high-speed collision, coupled with specific circumstances, could potentially lead to severe facial injuries, including damage to the eyes. It's crucial to keep in mind that airbags, despite the potential for injuries, have significantly contributed to reducing overall injury and fatality rates in car accidents. The benefits of airbags in preventing more severe injuries often outweigh the risks associated with their deployment. Modern airbags are also designed with various sensors and technologies to minimize injury risk while providing protection during a crash. Most insurance companies will rent you car after an accident. All you have to do is go to the car rental counter with a claim number in hand, and it's generally taken care of. However, some smaller insurance companies who don't have relationships with the big car rental companies will tell you to rent your own car and they will "reimburse" you. This is not entirely true. They will reimburse you, but they don’t give you the "fine print." They will pay what THEY believe is reasonable.
If you rent a car for more than $25 a day or $30 a day, you may run into resistance when trying to get said reimbursement. The problem is that most rental car places won’t provide you with a comparable car for that daily rate. What the insurance company is willing to pay on a daily basis and what the real world charges are often two separate things. Therefore, if insurance company tells you they will "reimburse" you, DON'T believe them! You must find out how much they are willing to spend. Don’t go rent a car for $50 a day only to find out the insurance company is only willing to pay you $25 a day. They don’t tell you this information up front for reasons unknown to me. Once they tell you how much they are willing to pay per day, get it in writing or send them a confirmation yourself. This is true if you rent a vehicle on your own policy as well. You may find you have a daily rate as well as a cap on the number of days you are allowed to rent a vehicle. In most cases, your own insurance company will pay about $25-$30 a day for up to 30 days. This is contractual between you and your insurance company. With respect to another person’s insurance company, have the insurance company rent you a car directly whenever possible. Don't pay then have them "reimburse" you. In some cases, that may be your only option with some of the smaller players. Do not fall into the trap of renting a car on your own and then seeking reimbursement. |
Attorney Robert MansourRobert Mansour is an attorney in Santa Clarita, California who has been practicing law since 1993. After working for 13 years for the insurance companies, he now counsels victims of personal injury. Click here to learn more about Robert Mansour. Categories
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