Injuries caused by seatbelts

Abstract

Seatbelts save lives. However, they may cause injury to adjacent structures and when they malfunction can cause injury to the abdominal viscera, bony skeleton and vascular structures. The motor industry has attempted to reduce these injuries by modification of vehicle design and safety equipment. This paper discusses the patterns of injury caused by seatbelts and the methods by which the motor industry attempts to reduce their incidence.

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motor vehicles seatbelt traffic accidents

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