Although the majority of Iowa residents wear their seat belts and safety harnesses, there is still a small percentage of people who do not wear these devices that could save your life in a car accident. If you are one of the few who refuses to wear your seat belt, consider the reasons why you should.

Protect Your Potential Injury Claim

If you refuse to wear your seat belt, you may be found partially at fault for any injuries you sustain in a car accident. As your Iowa personal injury attorney will explain, this could result in a reduction of any damages that you may be entitled to in an injury claim.

It’s the Law

In Iowa, anyone riding in the front seat of a vehicle made after 1966 or later is required to wear a seat belt. If you are caught violating this law, you could be issued a citation and ordered to pay fines, surcharges and court costs. In addition, this violation will be reported on your driving record.

Your Safety

In the event of a car accident, you potentially could be thrown from your vehicle or hit your head on the windshield. Depending on the force of the impact, you could sustain life-altering injuries or even die. Ensure that you remain in your seat by buckling up.

People Care about You

If the reasons above aren’t enough to convince you to wear a seat belt, think about the people who love you. By taking just a second to click in your seat belt, you can decrease your chances of injuries and even death in the event of a car accident. 

Contacting an Iowa Personal Injury Attorney

If you were wearing your seat belt but sustained injuries in a car accident, a qualified lawyer can help you file an injury claim. The Iowa personal injury attorney team at Walker, Billingsley & Bair work hard to level the field between injured Iowans and insurance companies. That’s why we provide this FREE book; The Legal Insider’s Guide to Iowa Car Accidents: 7 Secrets to Not Wreck Your Case. To learn more about what our legal team will do to help you protect your Iowa injury claim, contact Walker, Billingsley & Bair to schedule a no-cost consultation to order your free accident book today. Call (888) 435-9886 for immediate legal assistance.