Federal law requires cars come equipped with seat belts because they save lives. When a car accident happens unexpectedly, a seat belt is can help you avoid injury. Seat belts will hold you in place in your car seat and away from harmful things, such as the dash, windshield, or steering wheel. Just like any other manmade product though, a seat belt can suffer from a malfunction. Seat belt system failures can lead to worse injuries or even cause death. If you believe a defective seat belt or the failure of your seat belt resulted in you suffering worse injuries, you could be entitled to seek additional compensation for those injuries.
Reasons for Seat Belt Malfunctions
There are several causes for a seat belt to not work as it should. If you have suffered injuries that are excessive for that kind of collision, it could be that your injuries are the result of a seat belt that is defective. Here some causes of defective seat belts in vehicles:
- The seat belt buckle is torn off or ripped from the seat
- Tears or snaps in the seat belt material
- Failure to properly tighten, resulting in a seat belt that is too loose
- The seat belt allows the riders to hit the dash, steering wheel, or windshield
- The seat belt won’t latch properly
Personal injury claims resulting from product negligence and/or liability can be very challenging. These kinds of cases need the testimony of experts. These claims also require a complicated and detailed investigation. The problem could land on any of the different levels, such as the design, manufacturing, or installation processes. Scottsdale, AZ defective seat belt lawyer Nathaniel B. Preston “Nate” is skilled with
handling cases resulting from defective seat belts or product failure. He will guide you throughout the entire defective seat belt claims process at no risk.
Seat Belt Safety Issues in Scottsdale, Arizona
In a collision, seat belts can make a major difference. Seat belts save lives, so they can mean the difference in life or death. When in a vehicle, you should always fasten your seat belt. Always check to make sure your seat belt is worn correctly with both the shoulder harness and lap strap being fastened. The majority of vehicles that were manufactured before the 1980s were equipped with lap belts that were designed differently than modern seat belts. Earlier lap belts could lead to internal bleeding or result in catastrophic injuries. Arizona law requires children who are older than 8 years of age or children who are taller than 4 feet, 9 inches to wear a seat belt when in a vehicle. If you have suffered injuries in a car accident and it is determined that any part of your injuries resulted from your failure to wear a seat belt, your award in a settlement or lawsuit could be significantly reduced because you would be partially to blame for your injuries.
Free Case Evaluation – Call Scottsdale Seat Belt Failure Attorney Nathaniel B. Preston Today
If you have suffered injuries because seat belts were defective, you should schedule a consultation with a skilled Scottsdale seat belt failure attorney. Warnock MacKinlay Law is knowledgeable and experienced in handling such cases. Nate is dedicated to helping his clients get the compensation their damages and injuries warrant. Your initial case consultation is always completely free of charge. Plus, you don’t pay Nate anything unless he recovers your damages first.
If a defective seat belt caused you additional injuries in Scottsdale, contact Nate by completing the contact form online or by calling his office at (602) 600-6427 today. Nate treats clients with care and compassion while aggressively pursuing a fair settlement.
