Georgia Seat Belt Laws for Children and Your Personal Injury Claim

Seat belt laws in Georgia dictate that drivers are responsible for making sure everyone in their vehicle aged 6 to 17 is wearing a seat belt. Children under age 6 are required to be in an age, height and weight appropriate child restraint or booster seat.

Fines for violation of child seat belt laws in Georgia may be minor and range from $25 to $50 but this violation could hinder the compensation you can receive if a child is injured in your vehicle during an accident.

While failure to follow Georgia seat belt laws won't cause you to be considered at fault for your accident, it's important to note that if you or any passengers (including children) are injured in a crash and did not follow seat belt laws, insurance adjusters may use this as leverage. 

For instance, while the other party may be found partially or completely at fault for the crash, adjusters could argue the severity of the child's injuries could have been lessened or avoided altogether had you followed Georgia seat belt laws.

Given the relatively small fines associated with seat belt violations, it may not seem like a big deal, but if you or a child occupant were involved in a serious accident, you will want to speak to Fayetteville personal injury attorney about how violating seat belt laws in Georgia may affect damages you could recover.

Contacting a Fayetteville Personal Injury Attorney 

If you or a loved one were the victim of a Georgia car accident, you have rights the insurance companies cannot ignore. While they have a team of lawyers working on their side, shouldn't you have experienced legal representation fighting for your best interests? Before accepting any settlement offer, contact the Law Offices of Jason Schultz to schedule a FREE consultation on your case - 404-474-0804.