Seatbelt Laws in Los Angeles Car Accident Cases
Seatbelts in vehicles are required to be worn according to California law. Seatbelts are a safe and easy way to protect and save lives while on the road. Statistics show that every year, numerous lives could be saved and even more injuries prevented if drivers wear seatbelts. Even though the numbers speak for themselves, and a driving culture that actively promotes seatbelt safety is constantly promoted, far too many Los Angeles car accidents produce terrible injuries and deaths because California drivers refuse to wear seatbelts.
If you have suffered from an auto accident, and were not wearing a seatbelt at the time, you likely suffered personal injury but may fear not having grounds for compensation because you were not wearing a seatbelt. Nothing could be further from the truth. You can still collect damages from an at-fault driver. In this particular situation, the opposing party’s insurance company will argue that the injuries you sustained would not have occurred, or would have been far less severe, had you adhered to the tenets of the law and worn your seatbelt, negating any claim you have for compensation. The opposing party’s insurance company will have to prove that by not wearing a seatbelt, you, and not the at fault driver was the direct cause of your injuries. By pushing forward this argument, the at fault driver hope to, at the very least, minimize the amount of damages you can claim and he or she has to pay.
Navigating a complicated Los Angeles auto accident situation involving seatbelts is always going to be difficult. Having an experienced personal injury and auto accident attorney at your side is crucial to attaining the damages you are owed. Fortunately, the highly skilled, seasoned Los Angeles personal injury lawyers at California Attorney Group deal with a variety of auto accident cases on a daily basis. They will guide you through the claims process, negotiate for the most favorable settlement possible, and litigate all the way to trial if you so desire. Contact them today for a free consultation to discuss all possible options, tactics, and possibilities with regard to your claim. You deserve to receive compensation for any personal injury sustained or property damage suffered. The California Attorney Group can be reached at (866) 650-0505 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (866) 650-0505 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (866) 650-0505 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (866) 650-0505 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting.
