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Seat Belt Defects

Since you began driving, you have probably heard about seat belt safety and why it is important for you to wear your seat belt any time you get in a car. While this is true, seat belts won’t do you much good if they are defective. There is a wide range of potential seat belt defects, each as dangerous as the last. When you do have a seatbelt defect, your chance of injury in a collision could significantly increase.

If you or your loved one was injured in an automobile accident because you had defective seat belts, contact the New Jersey personal injury lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. at 1-800-346-5529.

Types of Seat Belt Defects

Seat belt defects can range from buckle defects to strap defects. No matter where the defect is, it is probably dangerous. Some of the common seat belt defects are:

  • Unlatching upon impact
  • Inadvertent unlatching
  • Excessive slack
  • Failure to lock upon impact

Each of these defects presents safety concerns. Seat belts are supposed to restrain drivers and passengers in wrecks to avoid ejection or contact with other parts of the car’s interior, such as the dashboard.

In some cases, seat belts may be functioning correctly, but the seat may be defective, which is just as dangerous. While it can be difficult to find these defects without getting into a wreck, if they are common problems, your auto manufacturer may have issued a recall. It is important to keep up-to-date on your car’s recalls.

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Seat belt defects may lead to severe injury. If you or a loved one has been injured in an auto accident and a faulty seat belt is to blame, the New Jersey personal injury attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. may be able to help you. Contact us today at 1-800-346-5529 for more information.