Should you replace a seatbelt after an accident or when you buy a used car? It is not something most people think about, but the fact is that it is a critical decision that can prevent a devastating seatbelt malfunction in the future. Inspecting Seatbelts After an Accident If your vehicle is not "totaled" in an automobile accident, you'll likely continue driving it after it is repaired. Even low-speed accidents can cause significant strain on the latch, belt, i[ ... ]
Seat belts save lives, but what happens when there's a seatbelt malfunction? In 2016, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that seat belts saved 15,000 lives in the United States. Across the country, approximately 90% of drivers and[ ... ]
It is well-known that seat belts save lives. However, seat belts are packed with mechanical components that can fail in a motor vehicle accident. More often than not, individuals wear their belts in the belief that they are protected without knowing that the belt they are counting on has a design defect or faulty component.[ ... ]