A recent collision highlights the importance of wearing a seatbelt while operating a motor vehicle. A single SUV carrying 25 occupants was struck by a big-rig carrying two trailers of gravel. The weight of the truck combined with the unrestrained passengers in the SUV resulted in a violent but preventable collision. CHP Commander of Border Division Omar Watson said in a press release regarding the collision: "It’s unfortunate that that number of people were put into that vehicle because there are not enough safety restraints to safely keep those people within the vehicle. There were numerous people who were ejected onto the roadway as a result of this collision so part of our message is to make sure that we get out to our communities and make sure that safety restraints are a part of the picture to save lives." If you or a loved one were injured as a result of an accident caused by a negligent third party, you may be entitled to compensation. The best way to find out for sure is by calling an experienced accident injury lawyer like Alexander Napolin, Esq. Call today to request your FREE case consultation.