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In Florida, state law is very specific when it comes to seat belts: All front seat occupants must be buckled up, regardless of age. Children ages 6-15 must be belted in either the front or back seat of the vehicle. The driver is responsible for passengers under 16 years who are not buckled up. Passengers 16 years of age or older may be individually fined if they are not buckled up.
If you were not wearing your seat belt, this can have a negative impact on your ability to recover full damages for your injuries. Since people suffer more severe and complicated injuries when they are not wearing a seat belt, potential compensation can sometimes be reduced accordingly. Belt or no belt, it is the "fault" of the negligent party that is the primary determining factor in car accident lawsuits.
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