When I crashed my Nissan an airbag hit me in the face. Should I sue Nissan?

No, you should sue yourself for being stupid. Your case would be laughed out of any Australian court!

Let’s break this down:

The Purpose of Airbags

The airbag did exactly what it was designed to do: stop you from crashing into the windscreen or hitting the steering wheel. If you survived the accident, the airbag performed its primary function—keeping you alive.

Why Are You Alive? Because of the airbag. Without it, you might have gone through the front window or broken your ribs. Reflect on this: You are alive because the airbag saved you.

Additional Safety Measures

Did you also get a minor bruise from your seat belt? Consider adding that to your case while you’re at it. Trying to sue somebody for keeping you alive is not a smart move.

If you decide to sue, you might want to consider driving an old car with no airbags and just a lap belt. This way, when you crash, you won’t have to worry about suing someone.

Legal Perspective

While you can sue, it’s highly unlikely that you would win. Airbags are installed in vehicles due to laws and regulations that require them. Their purpose is to save lives. Unless the airbag was faulty or caused more injuries than it prevented, your case would likely fail.

Here’s a more honest answer: if you want to sue, do it, but be prepared to lose money. Nissan is a large corporation with a legal team that would make the average person cower in fear.

Thank the Airbag

Should you sue? Absolutely, but for a different reason. After thanking the airbag for saving your life, consider suing. The trauma of the experience is real, and you might deserve compensation for the discomfort and distress it caused.

However, unless you have extreme injuries, the airbag is designed to provide protection in a crash. The experience might be unpleasant, but it is much better than hitting your face into the steering wheel.

To sum up, unless you have extreme injuries, there’s no reason to sue for the airbag doing its job. You should sue to demand an apology because the airbag likely saved your life. The horror of the situation can be bewildering.