People who ignore using a seatbelt while driving or in a moving car are not aware of how important it is to use one. Seatbelts are one of the obvious safety provisions that any car manufacturer should ideally include on their products- irrespective of the style and other specifications.
Statistics show that a lot of people have died or become permanently disabled from car crashes, just because they failed to use a seatbelt. You’ll probably soon find out more reasons than you thought, why seatbelt safety is important.
Why drivers and passengers should always wear a seatbelt
Firstly, a seatbelt holds the driver and passenger in place- onto their seats. Thus, when an accident occurs, there would be way lesser tendencies for the car occupants to get flung out the car door or window. Many times, people who fall out of a car in this manner, get hit by another coming vehicle- hence making them sustain more severe injuries or even dying on the spot.
Additionally, since the seatbelt significantly holds the individual back in their seats, injuries to the head and backbone are less likely to occur. This is true, considering the fact that you would consequently have lesser impacts with the hard parts of the vehicle interior- even if the entire car somersaults and hits the hard road.
Asides these, there are relatively minor accidents that a seatbelt can prevent. For instance, if you suddenly hit the brakes due to an unforeseen danger, it is likely that your car occupants would jerk forward. When this happens, your passengers may hit their heads against the car dashboard or windscreen. With a seatbelt, however, their forward motion is promptly hindered, and they’re held back to their seats.
On another hand, car owners who had their seatbelts on when the accidents occurred, are more likely to get a better insurance settlement for health and property damage. Some people do not get the required financial support for settling medical bills of accident victims, because they were not using a seatbelt when the accidents occurred. The insurance company may possibly mention that the driver and/or the passengers were negligent on obeying road safety rules, hence the reason for their resultant medical conditions.
In order to enforce the importance of seatbelt use amongst motorists in the United States of America, majority of the states now punish drivers and passengers who fail to comply with the standards. This is also true with many other places around the world.
Car Accident Legal Services
If you have been injured in a car accident, whether or not you were wearing a seatbelt, call Herrman & Herrman now. Our experienced attorneys will walk you through the process of getting your life back on track. Fill out our online form for a free consultation.
CONTACT HERRMAN & HERRMAN IF YOU HAVE BEEN INJURED IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF ACCIDENTS:
We can help you if you have been harmed by the following:
- Car accidents – Our lawyers have extensive experience handling car accident cases. We will work to identify the party or parties at fault for the crash and build a case to demonstrate persuasively how the parties caused the accident and your injuries. We will seek fair and full compensation through a negotiated settlement or at trial if necessary.
- Truck accidents – Thousands of large commercial trucks travel the roads of Texas every single day. Unfortunately, careless truck drivers and trucking companies disregarding safety put innocent people at risk of serious injuries. If you’ve been injured in a truck accident, let our experienced Texas personal injury lawyers stand up to the trucking companies and insurers on your behalf.
- Motorcycle accidents – Motorcycle riders often suffer grievous injuries in crashes caused by other motorists. Too many motorcycle accidents in Corpus Christi are caused by careless drivers who don’t look for motorcycle riders or violate their right of way. Our personal injury lawyers will work to cut through the bias and stigma against motorcycle riders. Our goal is to seek the financial compensation that you’ll need to recover from a serious motorcycle accident and injuries such as bone fractures, road rash, or traumatic brain injury.
- Product liability – Product manufacturers have a legal obligation to make products that are safe for their intended uses and to warn consumers of any risks that may come with the product. When products have design or manufacturing defects or undisclosed dangers, the product manufacturer may be legally responsible for injuries suffered by consumers. Our attorneys can help you evaluate whether you have a valid product liability claim.
- Brain injury – Brain injuries can leave accident victims with disabilities that leave them unable to work or perform many tasks of daily living. Seeking compensation for a brain injury in an accident often proves incredibly complex. The brain injury survivor may seek compensation for anticipated future medical care and the medical care already provided. Our personal injury lawyers can help you through the difficult recovery process following a brain injury and will fight to make sure you have the resources you need.
- Spinal injury – Spinal cord injuries could cost millions of dollars of care over the course of the victim’s lifetime, especially when those injuries result in partial or complete paralysis, such as paraplegia or quadriplegia. If you or your loved one has suffered a spinal cord injury, you deserve compassionate legal representation. Our attorney can help you determine whether you may be entitled to claim compensation for your injury and expenses related to living with the disability, such as making a home more accessible.
- Wrongful death – If you have lost a loved one due to the negligent or reckless actions of another party, your family deserves to seek accountability and compensation from those at fault for the wrongful death. Our caring and dedicated attorneys can help guide you and your family through this difficult and painful time and seek justice for your loved one.
ABOUT HERRMAN & HERRMAN PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS
We remain by our client’s side, handling all aspects of their claims and attending to all legal, medical, and financial needs. That dedication combines experience, legal knowledge, and insight from a former insurance adjuster and several former insurance defense attorneys. Whether our clients suffer from physical pain from an accident or the emotional grief of death, we treat clients with compassion. We put their mind at ease during difficult times by answering their questions concerning the length of their claim, medical bills, financial compensation, and their overall need for a lawyer.
