Using a seat belt is no guarantee that you will survive an automobile crash but it is foolish not to use them.
The use of seat belts has been studied so much that there is a mountain of evidence to show that they simply must be used to reduce the risk of injury or death.
Basically, wearing a front seat belt reduces the likelihood of a fatal accident for passengers sitting in the front seat by about 45 percent. For those riding in the rear of vans and sport utility vehicles the figures are even more with the likelihood of a fatal accident being reduced by near 75 percent. According to insurance statistics, using a seat belt cuts the likelihood of moderate to severe injuries by 50 percent.
And when it comes to children, if the adult is wearing a seat belt, then 92 percent of children in the vehicle do so as well. If the adult is not belted in, then only 72 percent of children are likely to be using a seat belt.
If you, or a loved one, have been seriously injured or killed after being hit by a car, the Boulder City accident attorneys of Jolley Urga Woodbury & Little can help you get the compensation that you deserve. Please call us at (702) 699-7500 or contact us online today to schedule your free initial consultation and learn more about your legal rights.
