Sam represented the mother of a young man who died in a car accident. We recovered substantial damages in a tragic case.
$1.2 Million +
Car Accident / Traumatic Brain Injury
Our client was rear-ended by a distracted driver and suffered brain and back injuries. She recovered over $1.2 million through a jury verdict and insurance claims.
$1.1 Million
Motorcycle Accident
This case involved a motorcycle accident where two different vehicles were at fault for our client’s injuries. We were successful on both claims and received policy limits offer from both defendants.
$1 Million +
Motorcycle Accident
Sam secured a settlement of over $1 million for a client injured in a motorcycle accident, negotiating with three insurance companies without filing a lawsuit.
If you get into a car accident, your seat belt is supposed to protect you from injury – not inflict harm. However, many car accident victims suffer injuries from the force of impact with their seat belts. These injuries, as with any others sustained in an automobile accident in Colorado, can be included on a car accident insurance claim in pursuit of financial compensation.
A Fort Collins car accident lawyer can help you build a strong case by investigating the accident, collecting evidence of your injuries, and negotiating with insurance companies to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
While there is no question that seat belts save lives, they can also be the cause of certain injuries in automobile accidents due to the force of the occupant’s body against the straps. “Seat belt syndrome” describes an injury pattern often seen in crash victims who were wearing seat belts at the time of their accidents.
While safety restraint systems can prevent a car accident occupant from suffering catastrophic or fatal car accident injuries, the impact between the victim’s body and the safety harness can be powerful enough to inflict injuries, as well. Common examples include:
Symptoms to look out for in a potential case of seat belt injuries include pain or tenderness, redness, bruising, stiffness, loss of mobility, trouble breathing, and numbness and tingling. These symptoms may affect the places where the seat belt rested during the car accident or, in the case of a spinal cord injury, impact the rest of the body, as well.
How to Seek Financial Compensation for Seat Belt Injuries After a Car Accident in Colorado
Colorado is an “at-fault” car accident state. When a vehicle collision takes place, those injured in the crash have the right to seek damages or financial compensation from the at-fault person or party. If a car accident causes seat belt injuries, these can be included in the victim’s car insurance claim.
All drivers in Colorado are required to carry liability insurance to pay for the medical bills and property repairs of others after an at-fault crash. If you are diagnosed with seat belt injuries, you may qualify for benefits under this coverage if you can prove that the other driver is at fault.
Another possibility for seat belt injury compensation is a product liability claim. This may be available if the seat belt you were using was defective and malfunctioned during a car accident, such as the buckle unlatching or belt tearing. Seat belt defects may give you the right to hold a manufacturer or distributor responsible in addition to the person who caused the car accident.
How Can a Car Accident Attorney in Fort Collins Help With a Seat Belt Injury Case?
If you get diagnosed with any type of seat belt injury from a car crash in Colorado, get help with the claims process by consulting with an attorney. A Fort Collins car accident lawyer can help you get the medical care you need to recover from all of your crash-related injuries, including any caused by a safety restraint belt.
Your attorney can gather evidence to prove your claim against another driver for causing your car accident and all related injuries. If your seat belt contained a defect, your lawyer can help you bring a product liability claim against a manufacturer in addition to your car insurance claim for maximum compensation. Meanwhile, you can focus on healing.
To discuss seat belt injuries in connection to a recent car accident in Fort Collins, contact Cannon Law to request a free consultation.
Sam Cannon
Sam Cannon is a dedicated personal injury attorney representing individuals against large corporations and insurance companies. As the founder of Cannon Law, he has helped clients recover over $10 million in settlements and verdicts, focusing on traumatic brain injury and insurance bad faith cases.
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It’s been about 2 years but, Cannon came through… got a very fair settlement for my injury. I def recommend them for injury cases. I am now just waiting for response from medcaid for cost reduction. Lisa and Meagan good peoples!!!!! I never met Sam. Happy Easter all!!!
My parents were hit by a drunk driver and broke 11 bones between the two of them with my dad also suffering a TBI. I soon realized it was not going to be an easy fight to get the insurance payout I thought they deserved and needed…
I have worked with the firm twice and will continue as needed. Very thorough with their work and making sure I understood the entire process. I highly recommend Cannon Law to represent you!!
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