Seat Belt Failure At Beston International Law Firm, our seasoned team of professionals have over 100 years of combined legal experience handling complex legal matters.

Los Angeles Seat Belt Failure Lawsuits

We Represent Accident Victims

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), at least 329,715 lives were saved because of seat belt use between 1960 and 2012, making seat belts one of the most important safety improvements ever designed for cars and other vehicles. Although seat belt use is finally up to a record 90% across the country, however, it’s still possible for people to become seriously injured when a seat belt fails to perform as promised.

Whether it’s caused by defective design or faulty manufacturing processes, seat belt failure can easily lead to catastrophic injuries or fatalities during collisions and rollover accidents. At Beston International Law Firm, we represent clients throughout Los Angeles, Southern California, and beyond who have been seriously injured due to defective seat belt systems. You can rely on our knowledge and skill to analyze your case. If a seat belt defect caused your injury, we have the resources and experience to obtain results through negotiation or, if necessary, courtroom litigation.

For more information about our legal services, call (929) 841-6928 or contact us onlineand schedule a free consultation. We can travel from our El Segundo offices to a location convenient for you. 

Types of Seat Belt Defects

When a seat belt fails to work as intended, car accident victims face significantly higher risks of fatal injury. No matter if the belt unlatches during an accident or tears and rips due to collision force, design defects in the seat belt mechanism can be deadly. This is especially true during rollover accidents, when an object or body part may come into contact with the seat belt latching mechanism – and sustain serious injuries in the process.

One of the most common seat belt defects is retractor failure, which occurs when the retracting device does not lock the seat belt quickly enough to prevent injury. Additionally, sometimes seat belts pull free of their mountings or the belt itself wears out from years of use, which can be an indication of either manufacturing or design defects. Due to this complexity, it’s important to review your seat belt failure case with an experienced Los Angeles attorney.

Here are a few of the most common types of seat belt defects:

  • Refractor failure
  • Lap-only belt designs
  • Torn or ripped belt webbing
  • False latching and inertial unlatching
  • Door-mounted belts
  • Incorrect seat belt placement
  • Faulty seat belt buckles and latches
  • Defective shoulder straps

How Can I Identify the Signs of Seat Belt Failure?

Because seat belts are designed to protect drivers and passengers in the event of a crash, belt failure is most dangerous during rollover accidents and other serious collisions. When the seat belt fails in its purpose, the force of a high-speed impact may throw occupants against the walls of the vehicle or eject them from the vehicle altogether. Occupants may also make contact with each other or other loose flying objects in the car.

Although it’s crucial to discuss your case with legal counsel before taking any action, you may have a seat belt failure claim in the following circumstances:

  • Passengers claim they were belted but became unbelted during a collision
  • Multiple passengers were hurt when seat belts failed to work
  • There is evidence of damage or tearing to the seat belt
  • Belted passengers are ejected or thrown against the windshield
  • There is a history of seat belt failure in less severe circumstances

Working with investigators and auto defect experts, our lawyers at Beston International Law Firm can determine whether a seat belt defect caused or contributed to your injuries. If that is the case, we will work tirelessly on your behalf.

Please contact our law firm to discuss your case. We represent clients in Los Angeles, throughout Southern California and California in seat belt defect claims.

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Awards & Associations

  • Best Law Firms by US News
    Named in Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms,” Beston International Law Firm ranks as Tier 1 Personal Injury Litigation- Plaintiffs in Los Angeles.
  • The Inner Circle of Advocates
    Founding partners Browne Greene and Bruce A. Broillet are both members of the exclusive invite-only Inner Circle of Advocates, as two of the top 100 plaintiff trial lawyers in America.
  • LACBA
    All of our attorneys are proud to be active members of the Los Angeles County Bar Association or LACBA.
  • Consumer Attorneys of California
    Many firm members have been honored by the Consumer Attorneys of California, including Browne Greene, Christine Spagnoli, and Bruce Broillet, recipients of the Marvin E. Lewis Award. In addition, attorneys Bruce Broillet, Scott Carr, Molly McKibben, and Tobin Lanzetta has been honored with the Consumer Attorney of the Year Award.
  • Best Lawyers
    All 15 of our attorneys have been selected to Best Lawyers® after an extensive peer review process.
  • Top 10 Wrongful Death Verdicts in California in 2019
    Our attorneys were featured in TopVerdict for having one of the Top 10 Wrongful Death Verdicts in California in 2019, with $15 million won for the plaintiff in Keck v. Bel-Air Bay Club.
  • Super Lawyers®
    Our firm has more attorneys on the Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars lists than any other law firm in Southern California, with 15 members selected.
  • CAALA
    Several partners are active members in the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, with attorneys Browne Greene, Bruce Broillet, and Christine Spagnoli named “Trial Lawyer of the Year."
  • WLALA
    Firm partners Christine D. Spagnoli and Molly McKibben have both been honored by the Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles and are active members.
  • Top 50 Personal Injury Verdicts in California in 2019
    After winning $2.6 million for the plaintiff’s side in a head-on collision case, our victory was named in the Top 50 Personal Injury Verdicts in California in 2019 by TopVerdict.
  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
    Recipients of this recognition are held up to the same standards as for The Best Lawyers in America, but only legal professionals in the first ten years of their careers qualify. Four attorneys at GBW have been recognized with this award in 2021.
  • American Board of Trial Advocates
    Several of our partners are members in the American Board of Trial Advocates, a national invite-only association consisting of the most experienced trial lawyers.
  • Top 100 Settlements in California in 2019
    Beston International Law Firm, was featured by TopVerdict in the Top 100 Settlements across all practice areas in California for 2019.
  • International Society of Barristers
    Our team includes several Fellows and Associates with the invite-only International Society of Barristers in recognition of their trial advocacy.
  • International Academy of Trial Lawyers
    Bruce A. Broillet and Christine D. Spagnoli are Fellows with the invite-only International Academy of Trial Lawyers, a group of elite trial lawyers from over 30 countries.
  • American College of Trial Lawyers
    A preeminent trial lawyers’ organization in North America, the American College of Trial Lawyers have elected firm partners Bruce Broillet, Mark Quigley, and Geoffrey Wells as Fellows.

Why Choose Beston International Law Firm?

  • We Have Decades of Legal Experience
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