Seat Belt Failure

Houston Defective Seat Belt Attorneys

Seat belts are one of the most basic and effective safety measures a vehicle can have and one of the most common auto defects we see. Coupled with airbags, seat belts can protect motorists and passengers in the event of a crash, preventing catastrophic injuries and reducing the number of fatalities on our highways and roads. However, when seat belts fail to work properly, victims can suffer immensely in otherwise-minor collisions.

At The Ammons Law Firm, we are auto defect attorneys representing victims in defective seat belt litigation. Our attorneys have worked with industry experts to show how some types of seat belts fail to properly restrain automobile occupants in the event of collisions and rollover accidents, leading to partial ejection through side windows. We have also uncovered defects in which seat belts failed to latch properly or did not retract as they should have, leading to devastating results.

Auto manufacturers are strictly liable under product liability law for injuries caused by defects in their products. If you believe you or a family member suffered injuries because a seat belt failed to work as it should, contact the auto defect attorneys at The Ammons Law Firm today to learn how we can help you.

If you were severely injured or if your loved one was killed in an accident involving a seat belt defect, contact the Houston seat belt failure attorneys at The Ammons Law Firm for a free consultation.

Common Seat Belt Defects

Seat belts are meant to protect the occupants of motor vehicles by preventing them from being ejected through the windshield or the side windows of the vehicle, as well as preventing collisions between the motorist and the interior of the vehicle, such as the dashboard, front seats, etc. Unfortunately, seat belts do not always work as they should, either due to defective design, faulty manufacturing, or improper installation.

Some of the most common seat belt defects include:

Seat belts unlatching in a collision (known as “inertial” unlatching)
False latching when a seat belt appears latched but comes undone in a collision, even with minimal force
Failure to retract or “lock” in place
Seat belts tearing or ripping due to the force of a survivable accident
Outside vehicle defects that lead to ripped/torn seat belt webbing (e.g., sharp, protruding edges)

Proving that a seat belt failed and that this led to a victim’s severe injuries and/or death can be incredibly difficult. In many cases, law enforcement officials and emergency personnel will arrive on the scene and assume an individual was not wearing a seat belt when the collision occurred. However, the Houston seat belt failure attorneys at The Ammons Law Firm are trained in spotting signs of common and uncommon seat belt defects, and we often work with various experts to reveal how a seat belt failed and what this means for the victim/the victim’s surviving family members.

Common Injuries Caused by Seat Belt Defects

Sadly, victims of automobile accidents involving seat belt failures often sustain severe, life-altering injuries. In many tragic instances, these victims will pass away as a result of their injuries.

Some of the most common injuries associated with seat belt failures include:

Spinal cord injuries
Traumatic brain injuries
Injuries resulting from blunt force impact
Cuts, scrapes, and severe lacerations as a result of being ejected through broken glass
Broken bones
Accidental amputation

Contact the Defective Seat Belt Attorneys at The Ammons Law Firm Today

At The Ammons Law Firm, we understand the immense, life-long impact these injuries have—both on victims and their loved ones who must now alter their lives to provide the care and support their family member needs. The goal of our auto defect attorneys is to help clients nationwide fight for the full, fair compensation they need and are owed.

Contact an experienced seat belt defect attorney at The Ammons Law Firm for a free consultation online or by phone at (281) 801-5617.

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