Seatbelt Issues

Seatbelt laws are in place in most states, and many times the failure to wear a seatbelt is cited as the cause or contributing factor towards injury in a vehicular accident. But this is not always the case. Many injuries would have occurred whether the seatbelt was in place or not, and it is important that you get expert help to prove this. Insurance companies and defense lawyers will attempt to show that your injuries were the result of not wearing your seatbelt, when in fact the injuries would have been as bad or even worse if you had been belted.

If you or a loved one is in need of legal assistance, call James Wattigny, PLC at (337) 364-8272 or submit an online questionnaire. The initial consultation is free of charge, and if we agree to handle your case, we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary recovery of funds. In many cases, a lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations. Please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.