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Juries should be permitted to consider seatbelt use when determining fault and damages in personal injury cases involving automobile crashes.
In many states, evidence of whether a plaintiff was wearing a seatbelt is inadmissible in court, even though it directly impacts the extent of injuries and damages claimed. This creates an incomplete picture for juries and unfairly penalizes defendants.
Permit seatbelt evidence to be admitted in court to ensure fair and accurate determinations of fault and damages.
Repealed statute forbidding any evidence of lack of seat belt use in auto accident cases.
Permitted evidence to be introduced of plaintiffs non-seat belt use for purposes of reducing noneconomic damages.
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