I hate airbags. From what I can tell they cause as many injuries as prevent injuries.
Having said that, in a really big wreck, and really bad wreck, airbags can save a life........
You are correct, they are there to save a life and not necessarily prevent injuries.
Hunting buddy hit a deer at highway speed in a 3 day old Toyota Tacoma crew cab all tricked out. It blew every bag on it and scared the living chit out of him and his first time youth deer hunter. Funny thing, was the kid later that day got his first deer on his first deer hunt and got to ride along in a totaled brand new truck. Told my buddy that that kid will have a story to tell when his dad asks how his hunt went!
Insurance Co paid almost the purchase price less the buyers fees and threee days depreciation..... So the day cost my buddy a couple of grand.
