Most passengers have the false belief that travelling in an enclosed car will protect them from harms way.
They even fail to strap on their seatbelt as they feel that the metal shell will protect them should they fall into an accident.
It is a big mistake to think like this.
There have been many cases of drivers and passengers suffering terrible accident injuries, and many of them have to deal with the physical and psychological impact.
To prevent such catastrophic injuries, you should always wear a seatbelt.
The most talked about injury and one that is most commonly cited in a road accident is whiplash injury.
A perhaps more less talked about injury is seatbelt injury.
Seatbelt injury is actually a much more common injury than people think.
If you think about the impact of a car accident, it is hardly surprising.
When another vehicle slams into the back of your car or slams into the side of your car, you will be naturally jerked forwards or sideways.
This jerk reaction will impact your body even if you are wearing a seatbelt.
Of course wearing a seatbelt is fundamental to your overall safety as the impact of the accident is likely to be far more serious on the person if they were not wearing one.
Since the seatbelt has been introduced thousands of lives have been saved as a result.
Your seatbelt injury could have been caused by the negligent behaviour of the driver.
Depending on the situation, it could be that the driver had been speeding unnecessarily or overtaking dangerously.
The driver also may have ignored the weather conditions and be driving recklessly or in road rage.
If you sustained seatbelt injuries as a result of the driver's negligence then it is your personal right to make a claim.
What you should expect if you are involved in a road accident Depending on the circumstances of the road accident, you could expect to have the seatbelt dig into your abdomen.
This can cause abdomen tenderness or even possible bowel injuries.
You can avoid these types of injuries or reduce their likelihood of occurring if you take certain steps.
Most drivers make the mistake of putting their seatbelts on loosely thinking that it should be sufficient in the event of an accident.
However, to reduce injury it is important to wear the seatbelt as tightly as possible.
Seatbelts have been known to save lives in accidents so you should ensure that: *The seatbelt is worn as tight as possible *The lap belt should be worn over your pelvis and hips *Wear the diagonal strap over your shoulders Have you been in a road accident and suffered seatbelt injuries due to the driver's reckless behaviour in driving? If you have then you have a personal right to make a claim and should contact our solicitors.
Our solicitors will examine your case and advise you on your next step.