Sweeny, Wingate & Barrow, P.A. attorneys Martin Driggers and Brandon Gottschall co-authored an article that was published in the Spring 2019 edition of USLAW Magazine.
In many jurisdictions, evidence of a plaintiff’s failure to use a seatbelt or helmet is inadmissible when determining comparative fault. “Helmets, Seatbelts, and Comparative Fault” examines various reasoning behind states’ interpretations of seatbelt or helmet defenses, trends towards adoption of these defenses, and the impact these issues can have on insurance.
USLAW Magazine is a biannual publication of the USLAW Network, an international organization with roots in civil litigation. Its magazine is designed to address the legal and business issues that clients are facing in the modern environment.
The full article can be read here.
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