Seatbelt Defects
In the event of a collision, vehicle safety systems often provide important protection for the driver and passengers inside the vehicle. Safety features including crumple-zones, airbags, and seatbelts all provide protection for persons inside the vehicle to help lessen the intensity of impact, keep the individuals in the correct position, and help prevent accidental ejection from the vehicle. Unfortunately, persons may suffer serious injuries if safety features like the vehicle’s seatbelts are defective or incorrectly installed.
It is the responsibility of vehicle manufacturers to test a vehicle’s safety features to make sure they are free of dangerous defects before allowing the vehicle to be purchased by consumers. Persons who are injured in an accident may be eligible for compensation if their seatbelts fail to work in the correct manner. For more information on seatbelt defects and auto defect claims, contact Waco car accident lawyer Vic Feazell at 877-948-4842.
Common Seatbelt Defects
Reported seatbelt defects include:
- Inertial unlatching
- Unintentional unlatching
- Excessive slack
- Lap-belt only injuries
- Seatback failures
- Spool-out failure for shoulder-belts
- Excessive belt wear-and-tear
- Improper installation of seatbelts
In the event of an accident, drivers and passengers alike often depend on their seatbelts to keep them in place and prevent movement in the vehicle cabin. If your seatbelt fails due to improper installation or other defects, it is important to have an experienced attorney on your side.
Contact Us
If you or someone you love has been injured due to a defective seatbelt, contact the Waco auto defect attorneys at the law offices of Vic Feazell, P.C. today at 877-948-4842 to discuss your legal options.
