Seat belts are required in all automobiles manufactured in the United States and in the vast majority of countries around the world. The reason is because they have been proven to save lives and reduce the risk of serious injury in car crashes. The following are some facts about seat belts that may compel those who don’t normally wear them to change their ways.
- Of the non-driving car occupants killed in car crashes in the United States in 2009, more than 20 percent were not wearing their seat belt.
- More than 70 percent of all of the car crashes in which someone was killed or suffered a serious injury as a result, the posted speed limit on the road in question was between only 30 and 40 miles per hour.
- Car crashes that occur even at speeds as low as 30 miles an hour can cause serious injuries and even death if passengers are no wearing seat belts.
- At a speed of 30 miles per hour, passengers not wearing a seat belt would be thrown forward with a force equaling more than 25 times each one’s individual body weight.
- Failure to wear a seat belt can result in significant fines.
If you have been injured as a result of an accident involving negligence, give our offices a call immediately. We have the expertise and experience to get you the compensation you need. Contact us at (801) 990-0500 or contact us online today for a free consultation.
