San Francisco Burst Fractures Injury Lawyer
Fortunately, seat belt use among American drivers and passengers has increased dramatically over the past 20 years. It would seem likely, then, that seat belt manufacturers would start to recognize that drivers and passengers come in all shapes and sizes but seat belts continue to be manufactured to offer maximum safety protection for an adult male of average height and weight. Short, underweight or overweight passengers often face the problem of seat belts that are not fitted properly, which can result in severe injuries such as spinal burst fractures in the event of an accident. The non-injured spouse also has a claim when their husband or wife has suffered a severe spinal cord injury.
A spinal burst fracture is the result of vertebrae shattering upon a sudden impact or unnatural twisting motion. Burst fractures are not always of a nature to cause paraplegia or quadriplegia, but they can be lifetime injuries. Loose bone shards and disc material scattered throughout the spinal region can result in serious pain, nerve damage and loss of motor skills.
Seat Belt Manufacturers Have a Legal Responsibility
If you suffered a burst fracture while wearing a seat belt in an accident, you may be entitled to seek significant compensation from the product manufacturer, including the auto manufacturer. Auto companies have a responsibility to ensure their safety products are designed to work properly and reasonably protect drivers and passengers who are using their product correctly.
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The attorneys of O'Reilly Collins are experienced trial attorneys with many years of experience fighting toe-to-toe with product manufacturers. We know the medical and legal issues involved in a seat belt burst fracture injury and we come to the table prepared to win in court unless a full and fair settlement is offered. Our lawyers have earned a reputation for investigating and clarifying the complex legal issues that are always part of a seat belt product liability case.
Were the Seat Belts Working as Well as They Are Supposed To?
Understanding the way burst fractures occur when wearing a seat belt is one way to determine whether the seat belt was manufactured and installed correctly. By examining the amount of impact to the vertebrae and the direction of force, professional investigators can determine whether the car's safety systems were working as well as they are supposed to.
From our offices in San Mateo, we represent clients in communities throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California. Contact our offices to arrange a free consultation with an experienced seat belt injury attorney at our firm. We handle all auto accident injury cases on contingency. If we can't help you collect compensation in a negotiated settlement or jury award, you won't pay attorney's fees for our services.
