Airbags are designed to reduce harm. But in some cases—especially in collisions where the vehicle’s restraint system should have deployed properly—the result can be:
- Airbag fails to deploy even though impact conditions suggest it should have
- Airbag deploys incorrectly (timing or force concerns)
- Inflator-related problems that contribute to burns, facial trauma, or other restraint injuries
- Symptoms that show up after the crash and require additional follow-up care
In the Twin Cities metro, many people drive to work, school, and activities on tight schedules. That can make it tempting to “push through” and delay documenting injuries. Don’t. For defective airbag claims, medical records and consistent timelines are often what connect the malfunction to the harm you’re seeking to recover for.


