Nashville Defective Seat Belt Claims Lawyer
Did Your Seat Belt Fail to Work as Intended?
Safety features are designed to keep us and our passengers safe in the event of a crash, but they fail far too often and put the lives of tens of thousands of people at risk every year. One of the most important safety features we rely on to keep us safe while driving are seat belts, and while increased awareness of their benefits have made a significant impact in the number of injuries and fatalities that occur on the road each year, manufacturing, maintenance and design defects still threaten the safety of far too many people.
If you suffered a serious injury after your seat belt failed to provide the safety and protection it’s intended to, you may be able to file a lawsuit to secure compensation needed to cover any medical expenses or other damages incurred in the crash. With more than 40 years of experience, our product liability attorneys at Kinnard, Clayton & Beveridge have the knowledge necessary to provide our clients with the legal guidance that will help put them in the best position possible to fight for the legal outcome they deserve. Reach out to us today to explain your situation to a member of our firm and learn what we can do for you.
Give us a call at (615) 933-2893 to speak with a member of our firm today.
The Dangers of a Defective Seat Belt
According to statistics released by federal agencies, about 12,000 lives are saved every single year by seatbelts, mostly through preventing what officials call the “second collision.” While the first collision is the initial impact in the crash, the second collision is the impact between the occupants of the vehicle and the vehicle itself, including:
- Windshields
- Dashboards
- Steering wheels
- Windows
- Roofs
These second collisions often cause the most damage to the vehicle’s occupants. Seat belts are designed to prevent this from happening by automatically locking in place in the event of a crash, and when they fail to do so the chances of a secondary collision occurring dramatically increases.
Some common defects that can result in failure include:
- Appearing to be latched when it is not
- Unlatching when pulled at or tugged on
- Providing insufficient tension during a collision
- Faulty locking retractors
Hire Knowledgeable Representation You Can Rely On
At Kinnard, Clayton & Beveridge, our Nashville product liability lawyers have dedicated their careers to providing injured victims and their families with the experienced and knowledgeable legal representation they require in their time of need. If you suffered a serious injury because of your seat belt's failure to provide the protection it’s supposed to provide, give us a call at (615) 933-2893 to discuss your situation with a member of our firm today, or send us the details of your case through our online form.
Verdicts & Settlements
Unmatched Dedication Has Led to Record-Setting Victories-
Personal Injury - Erin Andrews Lawsuit Against Hotel $55 Million
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Medical Malpractice - 62 Year Old Woman $22.2 Million
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Medical Malpractice - Largest Verdict in Weakley County History $15.2 Million
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Medical Malpractice - Davidson County $6.5 Million
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Wrongful Death of 22 Month Old $5 Million
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Medical Malpractice - 24 Year Old College Student $4 Million
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Wrongful Death - Tractor-Trailer Wreck $3.25 Million
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Wrongful Death - 16 Year Old Boy $3 Million
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Auto Accident - Rutherford County $3 Million
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Wrongful Death & Personal Injury - Auto Accident $2.9 Million
Client Testimonials
Helping the Injured Obtain Justice
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Awards & Accolades
Highly Respected in the Legal Community-
The Inner Circle of Advocates
Randall Kinnard is a member of the Inner Circle of Advocates, a prestigious invite-only group comprised of the top 100 plaintiffs’ trial lawyers in the United States.
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Best Lawyers
Randall Kinnard (since 1993), Daniel Clayton (since 2010), Mark Beveridge (since 2011), Mary Ellen Morris (since 2017), and Jennifer Eberle (2022) have all been recognized for their legal skill and achievements.
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Best Law Firms
The firm has received the prestigious “Best Law Firms” rating in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law, Personal Injury Litigation, and Product Liability Litigation.
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American Board of Trial Advocates
Attorneys Randall Kinnard and Daniel Clayton are members of ABOTA, a nationwide organization of lawyers who care passionately about the trial system in the United States.
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American College of
Trial LawyersRandall Kinnard is an inducted member of the ACTL, one of North America’s premier trial organizations comprised of less than 1% of all lawyers in each state.
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International Academy of Trial Lawyers
Randall Kinnard & Daniel Clayton are members of the invitation-only International Academy of Trial Lawyers, which is limited to 500 trial lawyers in the United States.
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Litigation Counsel of America
Randall Kinnard is a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America, an invite-only honorary society comprised of less than .5% of all U.S. lawyers.
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Top 100 Trial Lawyers
Randall Kinnard and Daniel Clayton have been voted to the list of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers organization.
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Primerus
The firm is a member of the International Society of Primerus Law Firms – a society of top-rated, independent, boutique law firms committed to professional excellence.
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Daniel Clayton - Personal Injury
Attorney Daniel Clayton was named as “Lawyer of the Year” by U.S. News - Best Lawyers in the area of Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs in Nashville, TN
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Mark Beveridge - Product Liability
Attorney Mark Beveridge was named as "Lawyer of the Year" by U.S. News - Best Lawyers in the area of Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs in Nashville, TN.
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Daniel Clayton - Medical Malpractice
Attorney Daniel Clayton was named "Lawyer of the Year" by U.S. News - Best Lawyers in the area of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs in Nashville, TN
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Randall Kinnard - Product Liability
Attorney Randall Kinnard was named the 2019 Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs ‘Lawyer of the Year’ in Nashville, TN.
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Daniel Clayton - Medical Malpractice
Attorney Daniel Clayton was named a "Lawyer of the Year" by U.S. News - Best Lawyers in the area of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs in Nashville, TN
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Mark Beveridge - Medical Malpractice
Attorney Mark Beveridge has been named a Best Lawyers "Lawyer of the Year" in Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs.
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Mark Beveridge - Personal Injury
Attorney Mark Beveridge has been named a "Lawyer of the Year" by U.S. News - Best Lawyers in Personal Injury Litigation.
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Daniel Clayton - Product Liability
Attorney Daniel Clayton was named a 2016 U.S. News - Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” in Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs in Nashville, TN
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Super Laywers
Randall Kinnard, Daniel Clayton, and Mark Beveridge have been voted to TN Super Lawyers®. This organization recognizes the top 5% of attorneys in their practice area.
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AV Preeminent Rating
Randall Kinnard, Daniel Clayton, Mark Beveridge, and Mary Ellen Morris have received the highest rating for legal excellence by Martindale-Hubbell.
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40 Under 40
Our attorneys have been voted by their peers to the "Top 40 under 40" Trial Lawyers list, as awarded by The National Trial Lawyers organization.
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Best 150 Lawyers
Our firm’s trial attorneys have been recognized among the state’s leading legal minds, and named by Business TN Magazine to its coveted “150 Best Lawyers in Tennessee” list.
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Best of the Bar
Randall Kinnard, Daniel Clayton and Mark Beveridge have been named as 2020 “Best of the Bar” by Nashville Business Journal.
