For people between the ages of 1 and 54 years in the United States, car crashes are the number one cause of death. In 2012 there were over 2.2 million adult drivers and passengers who required treatment in an emergency room because of injuries that they suffered in car crashes. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), regular use of seat belts is the most effective means of preventing serious injury and death among adults in the event of a car crash.
Despite the proven effectiveness of seat belts in saving adult lives in car crashes, there are still millions of adults who fail to put on their seat belts every time they get into a motor vehicle. According to the NHTSA, the regular use of seat belts by adult drivers and passengers reduces the risk of serious injury and death by about 50 percent.
Many adults make the mistake of assuming that air bags are a suitable substitute for wearing seat belts. However, while air bags are a very effective supplemental restraint, they are intended as just that – a supplement. The combination of seat belts and air bags is the best possible protection for adults in the event of a car crash.
If you have been the victim of a negligent accident, contact our law offices immediately at (864) 280-7660 today or contact us online. We will be able to review your case and inspect the tire to see if it has been subject to a recall Especially in the case that said accident resulted in serious injury or death, you may be entitled to monetary compensation.
