Seatbelt Defects and Wrongful Death
Seatbelts are designed to save lives by securely holding people in place during a car accident. They can help prevent passengers from being thrown around the vehicle or even out of it. Because of this important function, they must be well designed and thoroughly tested before being placed on the market. When seatbelts are badly designed or carelessly built, the consequences can include major injuries and tragic fatalities.
If you have lost a loved one because he or she was using a badly designed or poorly built seatbelt, you could have grounds for a legal claim. The Pennsylvania seatbelt defect wrongful death lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. can guide you through this complex process and help you receive fair compensation. Call our offices today at 610-667-7511.
Dangerous Seatbelt Defects
A seatbelt is a simple device, yet there are many dangerous flaws that have the potential to prevent its proper operation. You may want to speak with one of our Pennsylvania wrongful death attorneys if your loved one’s death was caused by a defect such as:
- An inadequate buckle that comes unlatched when force is applied to the belt
- A belt spool that fails to lock, allowing too much slack to hold the passenger in place
- A buckle that becomes stuck after an accident, trapping the passenger in the car
- Low quality material that tears when force is applied
- Poor seatbelt design, such as a lap-only belt
A legal claim could help you receive compensation for medical and funeral expenses, loss of support, and more. Aggressive legal action will also help prevent these tragic defects from occurring in the future by sending a message that such negligence is simply unacceptable.
Contact Us
The Pennsylvania wrongful death lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. believe that negligent companies should be responsible for the damage they inflict on consumers. To discuss your legal rights, contact us at 610-667-7511.