Even after you come to a complete stop, your internal organs are still moving forward. Suddenly, these organs hit other organs. This third collision the internal collision causes considerable, and potentially fatal injury. For instance, your heart is suspended in your chest by arteries and veins an impact at high speeds can cause the heart muscle to rip away from some of the arteries holding it in place. When a collision does happen, you have the best chance of reducing or avoiding injury if everyone is buckled up.
Safety belts do more than reduce the severity of injuries.
They assist the driver in maintaining control of the car in emergency situation the use of belts is a responsibility to other drivers. Also it is the responsibility of the driver to make sure other passengers are buckled up. Many injuries in crashes are caused by unbelted passengers colliding with other people in the car. Think as well of others who will suffer if you are killed or hurt in a crash. The majority of the costs associated with crashes are paid for by the tax payer.