Can You Be Considered Negligent for Not Wearing a Seat Belt?

No, and here is the Massachusetts law on the subject:

Exclusion of Seat Belt Belt Evidence

“Failure to wear a properly fastened safety belt shall not be considered as contributory negligence or used as evidence in any civil action.” G.L. c. 90, § 13A, as added by 1993 Mass. Acts 387, § 3.

At Earley Law Group, we understand how overwhelming things can be after suffering an unexpected injury. You’re facing high medical bills that don’t stop pouring in. You’re feeling financial strain because your injury has forced you to miss work. Worst of all, your day-to-day pain and suffering weigh heavily on your mind every single minute. All because of someone else’s negligence.