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Three More Seat Belt Myths: Knowing The Facts May Save Your Life.

It is a fact that seat belts save lives, but many Missouri and Kansas drivers do not buckle up. The Kansas City auto accident attorneys at Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys bring you the truth behind more of the most common seat belt myths.

MYTH #5: I don't want to be trapped if my vehicle catches on fire or falls into water.
Only 0.5% of automobile accidents involve fire or water. Even if you are in one of those rare accidents, you are more likely to survive if you are not seriously injured. If you are not wearing your seat belt, there is a high likelihood that you will be knocked unconscious or severely injured by the impact.

MYTH #6: Seat belts can cause injury in a car crash.
When seat belts are properly worn, they rarely cause injuries except surface bruises. These bruises are far less severe than the injuries that would have been sustained had the victim not worn a seat belt. Sometimes, the impact of a crash is so severe that even seat belts can't prevent injury; however, numerous studies have shown even in the most serious accidents, injuries are more severe when seat belts are not worn.

MYTH #7: I won't be in an accident. I am a safe driver and I'm not going far and I won't be driving fast.
You may be a great driver, but there may be little you can do to protect yourself from a drunk, reckless or distracted driver. Most car crashes occur within 25 miles of home and at speeds lower than 40 miles per hour. Be safe; buckle up every time you get in the car.

Another good reason to wear a seat belt: if you are injured in a car accident and you are not wearing a seat belt, the insurance companies may consider you partially or wholly to blame for your injuries. You will need to fight to get fair insurance compensation. A Kansas City auto accident attorney will be able to determine which of your injuries were caused by the lack of seat belt use and which were caused by the other driver, but wouldn't it be better to avoid as much injury as possible?

If you have been injured in a Missouri car accident and need help getting a fair insurance settlement, contact Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys at 888-348-2616 and ask to schedule a free consultation with a Kansas City auto accident attorney.

For more information about protecting your Missouri accident claim, download our free guide: 10 Essential Steps You Must Take To Protect Your Injury Claim.

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