Calculating Airbag Deployment Speed in a Car Accident

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Airbag deployment speed in a car accident can vary based on the vehicle and impact force. In the case of a 1999 Mazda Protege, airbags typically deploy at speeds of around 8 to 14 mph upon impact. The discussion highlights the need for expert testimony, such as a mechanic, to validate the airbag deployment criteria in legal proceedings. A user shared a Wikipedia link that outlines airbag triggering mechanisms, which can aid in understanding deployment speeds. This information is crucial for the law office's case regarding the client's accident.
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Hi, I'm new to the forums and need some help. I work in a law office and we recently had a client come in and say she was t-boned by another car and she took the ticket because they said she failed to yield. The airbags in the other mans car deployed because she was hit so hard. Does anyone know how fast this guy could have been going to deploy the airbags? It was a 1999 Mazda Protege if that helps.

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thanks much! it helped, we just need to subpoena a mechanic to say that this is so since we can't quote wikipedia.
 

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