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How Seat Belt Laws Can Impact Your Georgia Personal Injury Claim (Part B)

When you've been in a car accident in Georgia in which you weren't wearing a seat belt, working side by side with a Fayetteville personal injury attorney may reveal a number of other important exceptions, specifically those pertaining to your car's age or your health.

Georgia seat belt laws do not require seat belt use in the following situations:

You have a written statement from a doctor - for example, if you are unable, for medical or physical reasons, to wear a seat belt safely.
You have an official notice or license endorsement - from an appropriate state agency in another state or country stating you're unable to wear a seat belt for medical, physical, or other valid reason.
You are driving a classic - you are exempt if you are driving a classic or passenger vehicle with a model year prior to 1965.

Insurance Adjusters Will Use Georgia Seat Belt Laws to their Advantage

Strictly speaking, Georgia seat belt laws have no direct bearing on whether you will be found at fault for your accident. Even though fault for a Georgia car accident can be shared among drivers and potential compensation reduced accordingly, the law does not take seat belt use into account when assigning negligence.

Depending on the circumstances surrounding your case, breaking Georgia seat belt laws may impact the compensation to which you would have been entitled. This is because if you were seriously injured in the accident, the insurance adjusters may argue you only sustained such serious injuries because of your failure to wear a seat belt. It doesn't happen in every case, but in certain circumstances, failure to follow Georgia seat belt laws may impact your compensation.

To safeguard your Georgia personal injury claim, especially when you're concerned about how Georgia seat belt laws come into play, you'll want to consult with a Fayetteville personal injury attorney.

Contacting a Fayetteville Personal Injury Attorney

As the victim of a Georgia 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.

The Law Office of Jason R. Schultz is dedicated to vigorously defending our clients in an auto accident cases. We are small enough to care and experienced enough to win. Contact Jason Schultz at 404-474-0804.