New Jersey Defective Seatbelt Lawyers

Seatbelts should prevent injuries, not contribute to them. If you’ve been injured due to a defective seatbelt, contact a New Jersey defective seatbelt attorney to discuss your legal options.

According to a report issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, seatbelts have saved an estimated 226,627 lives between 1975 and 2006. Unfortunately, when seatbelts are defective or malfunction and fail to do their job, they can cause serious injury or even death. If you or someone in your family has recently sustained injuries in a car accident, and you believe that a defective seatbelt may have caused or contributed to those injuries, New Jersey defective seatbelt attorneys Console & Hollawell can help you get the compensation you need for medical bills, loss of wages, pain and suffering, or for other costs associated with your accident. With 17 years of experience and a proven track record with similar cases, a New Jersey defective seatbelt attorney will assess your situation and educate you on your legal rights and options.

Defects in Seatbelts

Defects in seatbelts can result from design flaws, manufacturing errors, insufficient directions, or lack of warning labels. Defects can cause seatbelt buckles to disengage during impact, or pretensioners—the devices that tighten the slack in a seatbelt in the event of an accident—to fail. When seatbelts fail, injuries are often similar to those of unrestrained passengers or drivers. Occupants can be thrown about inside the vehicle, or may even be ejected from the vehicle. Serious injuries can result, including brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, chest injuries, broken bones, internal injuries, and death. To learn more about seatbelt defects and the types of injuries they cause, contact a New Jersey defective seatbelt lawyer.

Defective seatbelts fall under product liability law. In order to file a claim, you’ll need to demonstrate that the seatbelt was “unreasonably dangerous” and caused your injuries. The New Jersey defective seatbelt attorneys at Console & Hollawell can help you recover your losses, and can also explore potential punitive damages against irresponsible manufacturers. To learn more about defective seatbelts, contact us today 1-800-455-2746 today to schedule a free consultation.