Public safety campaigns and announcements have lead to an astonishing increase in safety belt use. Most American drivers today rely on the seatbelt as the most integral safety device in an automobile. The increased use of seatbelts has lulled the public into a false sense of security. Millions of vehicles on the road have defective safety belts in place which the auto industry may have known for years. These safety belts can contain flaws which allow them to open when force is applied by the hip bone, a phenomenon known as "internal unlatching." When "internal unlatching" occurs the occupant may be subject to extreme force which can lead to severe injuries, even death.

Auto manufacturers could make safety belts much safer; but they don't want to incur the expense. Such economic justifications are hardly sufficient to an individual who has been severely injured as a result of a seat belt malfunction.

If you or a loved one feel you have been injured due to a defective safety belt, we can help. Call us at 202.243.0581 or contact us online for a free evaluation of your case by an attorney who specializes in the field.