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Automobile Seatbelt Failure Lawyer
Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas

Research shows that seatbelts (and child safety seats) save lives. But that research only applies when the seatbelt is working properly. If a seatbelt is defective or inadequately attached, the person inside the seat may as well not be wearing any belt at all. No matter how safely you and all of the people around you drive, automobile seatbelt failure can still put you at grave risk of serious seatbelt injuries.

Defective seatbelts may not cause crashes, but they can make them much worse, by failing to do the job we trust them to do. Seatbelt accidents are often very serious because seatbelts keep people from being thrown violently around and out of the vehicle. When this happens, victims can suffer serious head and spinal cord injuries, broken bones and puncture wounds from broken metal and glass. These seatbelt injuries can lead to permanent disability, and they can also incapacitate victims who might otherwise be able to escape a fire or second wreck.

All manufacturers operating in Texas have an obligation to ensure their products are safe and free of defects. This includes automakers and auto parts suppliers. Unfortunately, history shows that multiple automakers have allowed unsafe seatbelts to hit the market. For example, in 2001, Ford recalled 1.4 million vehicles, including F-series pickups, minivans and SUVs, because the latching mechanism didn’t work properly unless the wearer used extra force. This “false latching” left users without the full protection of the seatbelts, exposing them to serious seatbelt injuries.

These types of failures can be difficult to determine and most people don’t even consider it as a possible cause or exasperation of the injuries.  When in a serious motor vehicle accident with serious injuries it is important to first and as soon as possible to secure the vehicle that the injured person was riding in.  Secondly, contact an attorney as soon as possible to have the seatbelts examined.  Soon after accidents insurance companies want to immediately settle the property damage and move the vehicle or have it destroyed it is for this reason that time if of the essence with these type cases.

The law office of Coby L. Wooten, P.C., represents victims of serious seatbelt accidents and their families. Seatbelt injuries can be devastating, causing deaths and permanent brain damage, paraplegia or other disabilities. When these were caused by defects in the seatbelts that were supposed to keep victims safe, victims have the right to hold the responsible manufacturers legally liable. In an automobile seatbelt failure claim, I can help victims claim financial compensation for their pain, suffering, lost quality of life and lost loved ones, as well as all of the costs of the injury. These damages not only help fairly compensate clients, but also allow them to get the medical care and financial support they need.

If you’re considering a claim over seatbelt accidents and you’d like to discuss your legal options, contact me today for a free consultation. You can send me a message online or call 1-888-336-3455.

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