Defective Seat Belts

Legal Liability in Defective Seat Belt Cases

Newport Beach, California Car Accident Lawyer

The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and Regulations set minimum performance requirements for parts that affect the safe operation of vehicles or protect occupants in the event of a collision. These safety standards affect air bags, seat belts, child restraints and other car parts and features.

When a car or truck part is determined to be defective, all vehicles affected by the defect are typically recalled so the part can be replaced. The recall may be ordered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), but carrying it out is the responsibility of the manufacturer.

Tragically, defective seat belts have caused injuries to many drivers and passengers before the defects were discovered. In fact, it was those injuries and deaths that alerted the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to the problem.

If you or a family member suffered a serious personal injury in a car accident and believe a defective seat belt may have played a role, you have legal recourse. Contact the Eisenberg Law Firm in Newport Beach, California to speak with a knowledgeable and experienced product liability attorney.

Product Liability Law and Defective Seat Belt Cases

Like all manufacturers, car makers can be held financially accountable for injuries that result from defective products they produce or distribute, including safety restraints. This is called "product liability." In a product liability case, you must prove that your injuries were caused by the defective seat belt - or that your injuries were made worse by seat belt failure. Your attorney, often working with automotive experts, will need to establish both that the seat belt's failure caused or contributed to your injuries and that a defect in the seat belt caused it to fail.

Bringing a product liability lawsuit for your injuries does not prevent you from bringing a case against a responsible negligent driver. You can seek compensation from more than one party. If your injuries were severe or you became disabled, you may need to do so to ensure you are compensated for all of your medical bills and expenses now and in the future.

Attorney Mark W. Eisenberg has a proven track record of success securing compensation for people who have been injured because of defective automotive parts. With more than 15 years of trial court experience and an in-depth knowledge of how insurance companies operate, he is prepared to build a strong case on your behalf.

Understand Your Rights in a Product Liability Case

Contact the Eisenberg Law Firm, APC to learn more about your rights if you were injured by a defective seat belt, buckle or release button. We represent injured people throughout Southern California. Your initial consultation is free, and there are no fees or costs for you to pay unless we obtain a financial settlement, award or verdict in your case. Call 1-866-791-8498.