Advanced technologies, today brought about the inventions of vehicles which are great for faster mobility from place to place. However, like every other invention, vehicles could be abused by drivers to cause accidents that can cause serious injury to victims.  Although car manufacturers constantly try to improve the safety features of new models through intensive research and better materials, road accidents continue to climb in most cities around the world.

Seatbelts are a great invention that is proven to save lives in most car accidents. Millions of dollars have been invested in its research and development with every new car model to be put on the market. New seat belt technologies offer better materials that protect the wearer better against risks and injuries to avoid death in road accidents. Advanced technologies bring on more dynamic inventions which help seat belts to be an asset in any vehicle for any ride.

Different Seat Belt Technologies in Applications

1) Clamp Technology

This is an innovative seatbelt technology that is deployed in new vehicle models churned out into the market today. It comprises a locking plate that clamps the safety belt in the event of an accident without interfering with the passenger’s comfort.

In an accident, the plate clamps in to prevent webbing from transfer of force to keep the body in place without imposing an excessive load on the person’s chest. The plate also prevents the legs from moving on with the momentum that could be disastrous. The body is better positioned to handle the crash where the air bags are more effective.

2) Active Seat Belt Buckle

This technology is specifically designed for the rear seats where the buckle uses power to release the seats when the rear doors are opened. These buckles are lighted to be identified easily in the dark. When the safety belt in snapped on, the buckle retracts. This allows a good slack around the pelvic and chest to avoid a stiff pull around these areas.

This active buckle works well with the other safety features available in the car where automatic tensioning is activated in a crash.

3) Inflatable Safety Belt

The inflatable safety belt technology is widely popular with many leading car manufacturers. Its design is specifically for rear seat passengers with the belt bag fitted into the webbing diagonal component.

A crash would activate the sensors which in turn inflate the multiple-layered strap to three times its natural size; hence, the inflated bag offers a much larger surface area to lower the crash impact on the body. This would reduce the severity of the injury in a crash.

Accidents that could have avoided Personal Injuries and Death

Road accidents are avoidable with the best of technologies bringing on advanced vehicle models with a host of excellent safety features; nevertheless, the statistics are appalling on vehicle accidents leading to high injuries and death tolls. A few days ago, a 27 year old driver died on the spot after a vehicle rollover after being ejected from his car as he was not wearing his seat belt.

Many reasons account for horrific road accidents that claim lives and inflict serious injuries:

• Drunken drivers
• Poorly maintained vehicles
• Not wearing seat belts
• Flouting traffic rules and regulations
• Speeding
• Reckless driving

Mandatory Laws on Seatbelt Applications

Although mandatory laws on seat belt applications are established and the public is well aware through constant notification, it is mind boggling that road accidents are still on the rise with many injured victims not wearing seat belts. Heavy fines and harsh sentencing of guilty drivers involved in road crashes have been established in every town, city, county and state.

The Ontario Highway Traffic Act imposes stringent road regulations and punishments on those flouting any part of it, but drivers and passengers seem to be turning a deaf ear and blind eye.

Personal Injury Lawsuits from Car Accidents

Our well established legal firm offers successful car accident lawyer services and counsel for those who are involved in car accidents. We diligently investigate the incident independently using our capable resources and facilities to garner solid evidence against the defendant.

Our personal injury lawyer would work closely with the plaintiff in seeking the best of financial compensation for a wrongful death or severe injury inflicted. Our wrongful death lawyer would check if the defendant driver had adhered to all the road regulations like wearing of a seatbelt or driving within the speed limit to claim proper compensation.

We have excellent accident injury lawyers who are skilled in negotiations with insurance companies and defendants as well as present a solid case before the court judge for a favorable outcome. Our court presentation would be related to public safety where drivers should have complied with all the traffic laws in Ontario.

If you, your family or a friend has been injured in an accident, please feel free to speak to one of our injury lawyers for a free consultation about how we are able to assist in making a personal injury claim. We consult in all cities across Ontario with a no win no fee guarantee. Our personal injury lawyers have helped victims secure millions of dollars in personal injury cases. Call us Toll Free On our 24/7 Injury Hotline: 1 – 844 495 7333.