Lives Saved in 2008 by Restraint Use and Minimum Drinking Age Laws
In 2008, the use of seat belts in passenger vehicles saved an estimated 13,250 lives. Seat belts have saved over 75,000 lives during the 5-year period from 2004 to 2008. These annual lives saved counts have been produced by NHTSA’s National Center for Statistics and Analysis since 1975.
The counts are estimates that are calculated using the effectiveness of each device or law that is mentioned. In addition to the 13,250 lives saved in 2008 by seat belts (oc-cupants 5 and older), 2,546 lives were saved by frontal air bags (occupants 13 and older), 1,829 lives were saved by motorcycle helmets, 714 lives (age 18, 19, and 20) were saved by 21-year-old-minimum drinking age laws, and 244 lives (4 and under) were saved by child restraints (child safety seats and lap/shoulder belts). An additional 4,152 lives would have been saved in 2008 if all unrestrained passenger vehicle occupants 5 and older involved in fatal crashes had worn their seat belts.
If all motorcyclists had been helmeted an additional 823 lives would have been saved. The number of lives saved by seat belts among occupants 5 and older declined from 15,223 in 2007 to 13,250 in 2008. The number of lives saved by child restraints, frontal air bags, and the minimum legal drinking age also declined from 2007 to 2008. The number of lives saved by motor-cycle helmets increased from 1,788 in 2007 to 1,829 in 2008.
To avoid injury or death please wear a seat belt when driving your car. If for some unfortunate reason you have been injured in an auto accident it is important to contact an experienced Las Vegas auto accident attorney right away. The insurance companies are not on your side…do not sign anything without first seeking advise of an experienced attorney. Call (702) 384-4111 for free consultation. NO FEE UNTIL WE WIN.
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