Wausau Seat Belt Defect Attorneys
There are many innovations that have been developed throughout the years to improve the safety of driving or riding in a car. While airbags often come to mind when thinking about car safety features, seat belts remain among the most important safety components in modern automobiles. When working properly, seat belts provide a locking restraint that protects drivers and passengers from flying through the vehicle or slamming against the dashboard, steering column, or the back of a seat. However, when these parts malfunction, the consequences can be disastrous.
Contact the Wausau seat belt defect lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. ® by calling 800-242-2874 if you or someone you love has been injured because of a seat belt malfunction. We can help you seek the compensation you may deserve for medical bills and other related losses.
Dangers of Malfunctioning Seat Belts
Automobile safety features can make the difference between escaping an accident with minor injuries and suffering broken bones or head trauma. If a seat belt has failed, the following may occur:
- Failing to unlatch after an accident
- Failing to restrain
- Failing to latch
- Abrupt or unnecessary restraint
As is it the law in many jurisdictions, seat belt use has been recognized as perhaps the single most important safety factor in an auto accident. However, tragic seat belt malfunctions have been known to cause drivers and passengers to strike windshields at high speeds, ejecting them from a vehicle. Additionally, a faulty seat belt latch can trap a motorist inside a burning vehicle or a vehicle that is in a dangerous location.
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Manufacturers are responsible for ensuring the safety of the motor vehicles they produce. Failure to do so illustrates a breach of trust between consumers and manufacturers, putting innocent people at risk of serious injury. If you or someone you love has been harmed as a result of a malfunctioning seat belt, contact the Wausau seat belt defect lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. ® at 800-242-2874 for a free consultation.
