Defective seatbelts cause an alarming number of injuries every year because manufacturers fail to properly test and monitor the products that they produce. Manufacturers are responsible for producing functional and safe seatbelts. If seatbelts have not been properly made, they may not buckle correctly or may release during collision. While the use of seatbelts does not guarantee that the passengers of a car involved in an accident will be free from injury, it significantly reduces the chance of being seriously injured.

Depending on the type of collision that occurs, injuries may range from minor cuts and bruises to more serious injuries, such as brain damage, severe cuts, loss of limbs, broken bones, and even death.