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Seat Belt Issues

Most every state requires drivers and passengers to wear seat belts. However, there are times that wearing a seat belt does not successfully prevent all injuries to the driver and/or passengers in an accident.

If you are injured in an accident in which you were not wearing a seat belt,insurance companies and their defense lawyers will attempt to argue that you would not have been injured if you had buckled your seatbelt.

In the legal arena, we use terms such as comparative negligence to prove who was at fault for causing injuries, which were the result of an accident or traumatizing event. A skilled litigator may even be able to prove that serious injuries would have occurred even if a seat belt was worn at the time of an accident. This assertion can be supported in court by an expert accident re-constructionists or a biomechanical engineer.

Drivers and passengers should always use a safety belt, for legal and safety reasons.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a Auto accident or you have any concerns about the matters above, call T. Chris Lewis Law Firm, PLLC Today. The initial consultation is free of charge. If we agree to accept your case, we will work on a contingent fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary award or recovery of funds. Don’t delay! The sooner we get started the better! You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries, but a lawsuit must be filed immediately before the statute of limitations expires.

The above is not legal advice. That can only come from a qualified attorney who is familiar with all the facts and circumstances of a particular, specific case and the relevant law.

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