Defective Seat Belt

Your defective seat belt injury matters

When an accident victim injured by a defective seat belt settles too quickly with the insurance companies, he or she may not be getting full compensation. Call 1-800-898-HAYS today and rely on our experienced attorneys to build the strongest possible case for you.

If you suffered a form of serious injury in a car accident because the seat belt did not perform as it should have, it is important that you speak with an attorney before signing any insurance company statement about the accident. Defective seat belts can lead to passengers and drivers suffering traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury — injuries that should have been prevented.

Examples of defective seat belts

A common seat belt design defect is the placement of the release mechanism on the front face of the buckle, where it may be accidentally released by contact with another object in the event of an accident. This design defect can cause a passenger to be unsecured and possibly thrown from the vehicle into the roadway. A driver or passenger may be at risk in a rollover accident when objects may be thrown around the interior of the vehicle.

The automatic tension mechanism that keeps seat belts loose during normal operation but restricts movement when a collision occurs may also fail. If it operates improperly in a crash, the passenger will be left unprotected and at risk for a potentially fatal injury.

Another well-documented safety design flaw is lap-only belts, which may sometimes be found in the rear of a three-row seating vehicle or the center seat of a bench seat. These do not adequately restrain the passenger and may lead to organ damage if a collision occurs.

Your path to justice as a defective seat belt injury victim begins with your free consultation.

Take back control of your life. Contact the experienced attorneys of Gary Martin Hays & Associates. The details of your case will remain confidential, and there is no fee for the initial consultation. Let us show you why you shouldn't be intimidated by the insurance companies. You can afford to have the law on your side. Call today: 1-800-898-HAYS.