If you were involved in a motor vehicle accident that wasn’t your fault and were not buckled up, you can still file an injury lawsuit in Washington State. The reason why is because failing to wear your seatbelt was not the cause of the car crash. Instead, the crash may have occurred because of the other driver’s speed, failure to obey a stop sign, driving while intoxicated, etc. Therefore, the responsible party should be held accountable for their actions regardless if you were wearing a seatbelt or not. Your lawyer will look at all the circumstances surrounding the case and help you prepare answers for these types of questions. In general, you could be entitled to compensation as long as: There was indeed a car accident. The person you have filed a lawsuit against is responsible for the car accident. You experienced injuries because of the car accident. Wearing a seatbelt would not have prevented any of your injuries.