The State of New Jersey is set to strengthen its seat belt laws, as legislation requiring all vehicle occupants to wear seat belts is on its way to the governor’s desk. If you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident, the Edison personal injury lawyers of Levinson Axelrod may be able to help you get the financial compensation you deserve.

Under the current law, adults are allowed to go without seat belts if they’re sitting in rear seats. The new law will require everyone in a vehicle to be wearing a seat belt. However, critics are unhappy that the law is a secondary offense, meaning that officers will need another reason to pull over vehicles containing passengers who aren’t buckled up.

Seat belts are an important element in car safety. If you or someone you love has been injured in an auto accident, contact the Edison car accident lawyers of Levinson Axelrod today by calling 800-346-5529.