Seatbelt Defect Lawyer

Many people don’t realize that seatbelts can malfunction. They can pop open because of the inertial forces on the buckle, they can spool out improperly causing the occupant to slide through the belt, they can latch improperly, and they can tear. If an occupant is ejected, police officers routinely report that the occupant was unbelted. When emergency room doctors hear that the patient was ejected, they routinely write that the patient was unbelted. And if the occupant dies, the family believes that their loved one was not belted.

Only a trained automotive expert can examine a vehicle to see if the seatbelt malfunctioned. Most attorneys do not even think to call in such an expert. Even if the occupant was wearing the belt, it is very difficult to prove seatbelt use. The evidence, the vehicle, and the belt must be preserved. It is crucial that an experienced investigative team secure the physical evidence and investigate other sources of evidence that quickly disappear. Contact us.