Seatbelt Defect Lawyer
Holding Wrongdoers Accountable for Defective Seatbelts
Seatbelts are one of the most essential safety features in any vehicle. When they fail to restrain an occupant in a crash, the results are often catastrophic — traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, amputations, or wrongful death. Defective buckles, latch plates, pretensioners or webbing failures can turn survivable collisions into tragedies.
AAt McCartney Stucky, we represent clients nationwide. If you’re searching for an seatbelt defect lawyer, our attorneys have decades of trial experience holding automakers accountable for catastrophic restraint failures.
Cases We Handle
Seatbelts That Unlatch in Crashes
Defective latching mechanisms that release under crash forces, leaving occupants completely unprotected.
Webbing Failures and Tears
Seatbelt webbing that rips or frays during impact, allowing occupants to strike the interior of the vehicle.
Retractor and Locking Malfunctions
Retractors that fail to lock or spool out excessive slack, preventing proper restraint and causing severe injuries.
Defective Pretensioners
Faulty seatbelt pretensioners that fail to fire — or fire too late — can leave occupants unrestrained at the critical moment of impact, leading to catastrophic injuries.
Why Choose Us for High-Stakes Seatbelt Defect Cases
Decades of Crashworthiness and Seatbelt Litigation Experience
Our attorneys have handled seatbelt defect cases for decades, including buckle failures, webbing tears, and restraint malfunctions.
Trial-Focused Preparation to Maximize Recovery
We prepare every case for trial, leveraging crash reconstruction, engineering analysis, and biomechanical experts.
Dedicated Evidence Storage Facility
We preserve defective seatbelt systems, restraint assemblies, and even entire vehicles in our secure, climate-controlled facility. This ensures no evidence is lost or altered before trial.
A Proven Record of Seven- and Eight-Figure Verdicts and Settlements
We have secured significant verdicts and settlements nationwide in catastrophic automotive defect cases.
National Reputation and Reach
From New York to Kansas City and across the U.S., we are recognized leaders in high-stakes product liability litigation.
Act Quickly to Preserve Evidence
In seatbelt defect cases, the defective restraint system — and often the entire vehicle — is the most important evidence. Our facility allows us to secure and preserve these components so we can prove failure in court. Contact us today to protect your rights and secure justice.