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Baltimore Seat Belt Defects Attorney

The statistics are startling: an estimated 63% of traffic fatalities occur to people who are not wearing seat belts, and the use of seat belts saves about 9,500 lives every year. Thus, it is no surprise that we rely so heavily on these devices for our safety. Sadly, when seat belts fail, it can actually cause more serious injuries than not wearing a seat belt at all.

When you put on your seat belt, you are taking an extra step to protect yourself in case of an accident. You place your faith in the restraint to help you, but if it fails, you can suffer from devastating injuries. If you have been hurt by a flawed seat belt, you should not let this go unpunished. Contact a tenacious Baltimore seat belt defect lawyer from Belsky, Weinberg & Horowitz, LLC, today at 410-234-0100 to discuss your case.

Types of Seat Belt Defects

Seat belts are relatively simple restraints that typically cross your lap and shoulder, connecting across the body at the hip. Despite their simplicity, however, seat belts are very effective in saving lives. If a seat belt is flawed, though, it can cause more harm than good. Types of seat belt defects include:

Failure to latch
Unlatching upon impact with the body or nearby car parts
Cracked or broken release buttons
Lap-only design
Excess slack
Failure to lock during a collision
Fraying
Breaking due to use of unsafe materials

When a seat belt fails to protect in an accident, not only can you be thrown around the vehicle, but you can also get tangled up in the faulty seat belt. This can cause internal injuries as well as choking.

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Seat belts are one of the major safety features found in modern automobiles, and their failure can cost lives. If you have suffered due to a faulty seat belt, you should hold the manufacturer responsible for this negligence so that you can help prevent future injuries. To learn more about your legal options, contact a Baltimore seat belt defect attorney from the respected firm of Belsky, Weinberg & Horowitz, LLC, at 410-234-0100 today.

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