Three Concrete Reasons Why Wearing A Seat Belt Matters In A New Haven Auto Accident

You’ve seen the campaigns by the Connecticut State Police that are espousing the values of wearing a seat belt when riding in a vehicle. The “Click it or Ticket” campaign has been very effective in getting Connecticut residents to wear seat belts when driving throughout the state. This is good news. Whether you’ve paid attention to this campaign or not there are even more persuasive reasons to wear a seat belt when you are involved in a New Haven auto accident so you can avoid an injury.

While you cannot predict whether or not you’ll be involved in an accident when you get into the car and begin your drive, wearing a seat belt is an act of protection that allows you to have peace of mind when you are driving. You may or may not get into an accident, but if you are buckled in you can feel confident in knowing that you’ve taken all of the important safety steps you may need to keep yourself safe when you’re driving.

In the event that you do get into an accident and you are wearing your seat belt you will be much more likely to be safe then if you were not wearing your seat belt. There are the obvious reasons for this, but there are also some other risks that you should be aware of so you can make sure you’re doing the right thing and getting buckled in before you hit the road. While these additional reasons may seem obvious they are just more information to make sure you are taking the necessary steps to protect your long-term interests when you are driving.

Reason #1: Not wearing a seat belt when you are driving or a passenger in a vehicle will lead to an increased injury risk. Without a seat belt you are more likely to be thrown around the car in an accident, strike the windshield or dashboard and negatively impact the safety of others who you are sharing the vehicle with. If everyone in the vehicle is not wearing a seat belt the accident can get extremely dangerous quickly with everyone flying all over the vehicle and bumping into each other causing the chance for really serious injuries to occur.

Reason #2: When you drive in a car without a seat belt not only are you increasing your likelihood of getting injured, but you are also increasing the likelihood that any injury you experience will become severe in nature. While many people might think that the reason you wear a seat belt is to avoid getting thrown from the vehicle in a car accident, that is not the only reason you would want to wear a seat belt. You will also want to wear a seat belt to minimize the risk of a serious injury. Things like broken bones and head trauma become far more likely if you’re not wearing a seat belt.

Reason #3: Common wisdom is that wearing a seat belt is one thing you can do to keep yourself from being ejected from the car and that is true. This is the third reason you will want to make sure you are always wearing a seat belt. Your risk of injury skyrockets if you are not wearing a seat belt and you get thrown from your vehicle in an accident. When you are ejected from your car during an accident your risk of death increases dramatically too. Studies have shown that if you are ejected from your vehicle as the result of an accident you are far more likely to die on the scene of the accident.

While there is no sure fire way to protect yourself in the event of a New Haven auto accident from getting injured or even worse, dying, you can take steps to prevent these types of things from happening. Avoiding speeding, driving defensively and wearing your seat belt are all ways that you can take your safety into your own hands. If you spend time being cautious and aware of these safety measures you will be putting yourself and your passengers in the best possible situation to remain safe on your trip.

Accidents do happen and sometimes they lead to injuries. When injuries or property damage occur you may need an attorney to review your situation. Contact our office and one of our experienced attorneys will review your situation and work with you to protect your long-term interests.