What Is the Seat Belt Defense Under New York Vehicle and Traffic Law 1229-c?
Why Not Wearing a Seat Belt Does Not Decide Who Caused Your Crash Key Takeaways: The seat belt defense under New York Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1229-c is a limited damages argument, not a way to shift blame for a crash. VTL § 1229-c(8) provides that seat belt nonuse is inadmissible on liability, allowing […]