HB 249 -- Failure to Wear Safety Belts

Sponsor:  Kraus

Currently, failure to wear a safety belt can be admitted as
evidence to mitigate damages if the evidence supports the fact
that the plaintiff who failed to wear the belt contributed to his
or her injuries and the amount of his or her recovery can be
reduced by up to 1% of the awarded damages.  This bill increases
the reduction in the amount of the awarded damages to up to 50%.

Missouri House of Representatives
95th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated November 17, 2009 at 9:24 am