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Defective seat belts can transform minor accidents into catastrophic events, leaving victims with life-altering injuries or worse. When manufacturers fail to meet safety standards or overlook quality control issues, the very device meant to protect can become a source of harm. Common defects include faulty latching mechanisms, torn webbing, and retractor failures – all of which compromise the seat belt’s ability to restrain occupants during collisions. Victims often face extensive medical bills, lost wages, and long-term rehabilitation costs while dealing with physical and emotional trauma.
If you or a loved one has been injured due to a malfunctioning seat belt, the experienced defective seat belt attorneys at Regan Zambri Long can help you seek the compensation you deserve. Contact us today for a free consultation.
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When defective seat belts fail to protect you in a crash, it can lead to a variety of injuries that can take weeks, months, or even years to recover from. Common types of trauma include:
To support your seat belt injury claim, be sure to collect and save all documents related to the accident and injury. Documentation should include all medical records and expenses arising from your injury, including exams, scans, treatment, therapy, medication, and any follow-up care.
Our skilled attorneys understand defective seat belt injury cases. Let us help you get the care and compensation you need and deserve.
There’s good news in seat belt safety these days–over 90 percent of motorists and passengers now wear seat belts when on the road. Wearing a seat belt can reduce the risk of serious crash-related injuries and deaths by about 50 percent, and save thousands of lives each year. That’s why defective seat belt accidents are such a tragedy–they strip drivers and passengers of one of the most effective safety designed to protect them in a crash.
Regan Zambri Long has decades of experience handling defective product cases, including seat belt defect claims, and has achieved outstanding results. Thanks to our access to top-tier resources and a network of respected automotive safety experts, we’ve successfully taken on major manufacturers and held them accountable for negligence, winning full and fair financial compensation for our clients.
Work with a firm that has proven success in seat belt defect cases–call the defective product liability attorneys at Regan Zambri Long today.
Seat belt defects can vary widely, from manufacturing errors to design flaws and even failures in safety testing, all of which can result in severe injuries in an accident. Manufacturing defects typically include issues such as defective latches that may cause inertial unlatching, weakened webbing that compromises the belt’s strength, and improperly installed retractors that prevent the seat belt from functioning correctly. Common design flaws in seat belts include improper shoulder strap placement, one-size-fits-all designs that don’t accommodate different body types, and using two-point belts instead of the safer three-point designs.
Seat belts must undergo rigorous safety testing and meet industry standards before entering the market. Yet, sometimes seat belts make it to the market despite having failed safety testing and compliance protocols, including crash testing, and failed to meet federal regulations. In some cases, post-recall defective seat belts remain in circulation, putting drivers and passengers at continued risk.
Contact the Regan Zambri Long for a free evaluation of your defective seat belt case.
If you’ve suffered injuries due to a defective seat belt, you may be entitled to significant compensation to cover the damages caused by your injuries. Compensation often covers:
Don’t settle for less than you deserve. Discuss your seat belt injury case with our attorneys at Regan Zambri Long.
Determining liability in seat belt defect cases isn’t always easy. Multiple parties could be at fault, including:
Get clarity on who’s responsible for your seat belt injuries. Reach out to our legal team today.
Our attorneys have extensive experience with defective product injury claims and can help develop your case through investigation, including:
Let our experienced team help you understand your legal options – schedule a consultation with our defective seat belt attorneys today.
In DC, you have three years from the date of the event that caused your injury to file a lawsuit. Filing a seat belt defects claim after this date could mean losing your right to pursue compensation. However, certain exceptions, such as delayed discovery of the defect or injuries, or cases involving minors, may extend the filing deadlines.
Consult with the experienced attorneys of Regan Zambri Long to ensure you meet all deadlines and protect your claim. Don’t wait until it’s too late–call us today.
Deciding between settling or going to trial can be tricky in defective seat belt cases. Settlements are often quicker, less expensive, and less emotionally taxing than going to court but may result in lower compensation than what might be awarded at trial.
A trial may be the best option when settlement offers are inadequate, or you want to hold the defendant accountable. Trials can be long and complex, requiring strong evidence, expert testimony, and complicated legal arguments. While litigation can be more stressful than settlement, it may yield higher compensation, particularly where there has been a severe injury or apparent negligence.
Let our experienced trial attorneys guide you through your legal options. Call the attorneys of Regan Zambri Long today.
