Altizer Law, P.C., Personal Injury Lawyers in Roanoke, Virginia
What is the true effectiveness of seatbelts? For many years, we have heard government agencies and automakers tout the number of lives saved by seatbelts. But we have also heard about defective seatbelts and airbags that fail to protect drivers and their passengers. Laws in most states require the use of seatbelts, child seats, and more. Several types of vehicle safety equipment are now required in every car or truck that comes off an assembly line. Are they effective?
When children are involved in car crashes, they are susceptible to a number of injury types and causes of death. It is particularly tragic when a child dies or suffers serious injuries that may have life-long effects. Some of their injuries are immediately obvious, but many will not become evident for several days or until medical tests are made. Children also suffer emotional distress from an auto accident that is often significantly greater than that sustained by adults.
