Not every seatbelt-related injury is a defect case. What makes a claim viable is whether the restraint system malfunctioned or was unsafe in a way that contributed to the injuries.
In practice, New Brunswick residents often describe issues like:
- the belt didn’t lock when it should have
- the belt jammed or retracted unusually
- the restraint allowed excess slack during impact
- warning lights or behavior suggested a restraint system problem
Your goal isn’t to “guess” what happened—it’s to document it quickly and accurately so your attorney can investigate whether the failure aligns with a manufacturing/design defect, an installation/repair problem, or another responsibility theory.


