[[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question","text":"In one year, a staggering 26,325 passenger vehicle occupants lost their lives in accidents. According to the available data, half of those killed were not wearing seat belts. In another recent year, seat belts saved an estimated 14,955 lives. Experts estimate an additional 2,549 lives could have been saved that year had all occupants buckled up.  When seated in the front of a passenger car, using a seat belt decreases the risk of fatal injury by 45 percent and moderate to critical injuries by 50 percent. In light trucks, buckling reduces the risk of fatal injuries by 60 percent and moderate to severe injuries by 65 percent.","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/do-backseat-passengers-have-to-wear-seatbelt\/#Answer"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question1","text":"State law says failure to wear a seat belt cannot be considered evidence of negligence or causation in an accident. It also cannot be used to reduce any potential recovery for losses arising from a crash.  While not wearing a seat belt might not be used directly to establish fault, the insurance company may still try to protect themselves by placing the blame on you. A skilled car accident attorney can help ensure they follow Georgia seat belt laws and demand the full compensation you\u2019re owed.","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/do-backseat-passengers-have-to-wear-seatbelt\/#Answer1"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question2","text":"Seat belts can save lives and decrease the severity of crash injuries. But there are instances where seat belts themselves cause harm. The most common seat belt injuries include bruises and abrasions where the belt meets the body, often across the chest, abdomen, and shoulders. Seat belts can also exert intense pressure on the lower abdomen and chest, leading to internal injuries like fractures and internal organ damage. However, the risk of these injuries occurring in an accident doesn\u2019t offset the fact that a seat belt can be the difference between life and death.","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/do-backseat-passengers-have-to-wear-seatbelt\/#Answer2"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"What Are the Consequences of Not Wearing a Seat Belt?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/do-backseat-passengers-have-to-wear-seatbelt\/#Answer"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/do-backseat-passengers-have-to-wear-seatbelt\/#Question"},{"@type":"Question","name":"How Can Georgia\u2019s Seat Belt Laws Affect My Personal Injury Claim?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/do-backseat-passengers-have-to-wear-seatbelt\/#Answer1"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/do-backseat-passengers-have-to-wear-seatbelt\/#Question1"},{"@type":"Question","name":"Can a Seat Belt Cause an Injury in a Car Accident?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/do-backseat-passengers-have-to-wear-seatbelt\/#Answer2"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/do-backseat-passengers-have-to-wear-seatbelt\/#Question2"}],"name":"Do backseat passengers have to wear a seat belt in Georgia","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/do-backseat-passengers-have-to-wear-seatbelt\/#FAQPage"}],{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Do Backseat Passengers Have to Wear a Seat Belt in Georgia?","item":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/do-backseat-passengers-have-to-wear-seatbelt\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]