Kansas City Personal Injury Attorney Firm Supports Use of Seat Belts

The practice emphasizes that all drivers should use seat belts, noting that there is a proposal to increase penalties for not doing so.

Springfield, MO (prHWY.com) March 21, 2013 - Springfield, Missouri (February 27, 2013) - Tolbert Beadle & Musgrave is encouraging the use of seat belts by all individuals from the Kansas City personal injury attorney to the ordinary worker. The law firm calls on everyone to buckle up while driving to stay safe.

The practice emphasizes that all drivers should use seat belts, noting that there is a proposal to increase penalties for not doing so. In Missouri, a driver not wearing a seat belt can be fined $10, which is a sum considered too small to be an effective deterrent. A pending measure, Senate Bill 62, quadruples the fine.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP), 63 percent of people in fatal crashes during 2011 did not buckle up. The number of recorded fatalities that year jumped from 786 to 829 in 2012. The MSHP Superintendent also noted that seat belt use in the state is at 75 percent, compared to 83 percent in the country.

With the bill to be taken up, it is hoped that many auto accident fatalities can be prevented. However, the law firm notes that failure to buckle up will remain a secondary violation even if the bill is passed; law enforcement cannot pull someone over just for not wearing a seat belt.

Tolbert Beadle & Musgrave urges everyone to prioritize safety when driving. The firm also offers to help people who become involved in traffic accidents caused by other drivers. Those searching for an experienced personal injury attorney in St. Louis, Kansas City, or Springfield can visit www.MissouriPersonalInjuryAttorneys.com for help.

About Tolbert Beadle & Musgrave, LLC

Headed by three of the most experienced attorneys around, Tolbert Beadle & Musgrave handles cases of personal injury, semi truck accidents, and wrongful death, among others. Each legal professional puts a client at ease through a free initial consultation and available representation, as well as not asking payment for services until a case is won.

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