Since the first vehicle with seat belts was made available to the public in the 1800s, car manufacturers have made considerable advancements in automotive safety features and technology. All vehicles are now given an overall safety rating, which is made available for consumers to consider prior to purchase. Airbags, seat belts, anti-lock brakes and power steering all contribute to the safety of a particular car, and each serves an important safety function. However, if any one of these safety systems malfunctions, accidents and serious injuries may occur.

If you or someone you know has been injured in a car accident that was caused by a defective or malfunctioning seat belt, contact the Oklahoma seat belt injury attorneys of the Abel Law Firm, as you may be eligible to receive compensation for your losses. Call (405) 239-7046 today to schedule a free initial consultation with a legal professional.

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    Common Seat Belt Injuries

    While the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that seat belts save approximately 9,500 lives per year, a defective or malfunctioning seat belt can cause injuries to occupants. If a seat belt fails to engage in the event of a collision, occupants could suffer from injuries such as:

    If you have been the victim of a defective or malfunctioning seat belt, you may be eligible to receive compensation for your losses, including medical expenses, property damages, lost wages, pain and suffering, or the wrongful death of a loved one.

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    For more information about how to take legal action against a negligent car manufacturer or distributor, contact the Oklahoma seat belt injury attorneys of the Abel Law Firm. Call us today at (405) 239-7046 to learn more about your legal options.

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    The Journal Record 2023 Reader Rankings - Top Winner - Abel Law Firm - Best Peronal Injury Law Firm

    Oklahomans across the state have recognized the Abel Law Firm's unique heritage as a statewide institution. Founded by Ed Abel, and today led by his son, Luke Abel, our personal injury law firm has become synonymous with empathy, compassion, and the highest professional performance serving our neighbors. Our family has sought to leave a profound impact upon the State of Oklahoma. We appreciate that former Governor Mary Fallin recognized that dedication when she declared May 1st "Ed Abel Day."

    To be named Oklahoma's Best Personal Injury Law Firm is humbling. We are grateful to have won this prestigious honor. We work every day to earn the trust of those we serve: Oklahoma families who are facing some of the most difficulty days of their lives due to the negligence of others. It is our intention and resolve to continue to be deserving of the faith Oklahomans have placed in our family's law firm. Thank you!

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