[[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question","text":"Seatbelts are designed to keep occupants in their seats. When someone \u201csubmarines\u201d out of their seatbelt, they could suffer serious injuries, including: Spinal cord injuries; Internal bleeding; Abdominal injuries; Back injuries; Broken bones; Traumatic brain injuries; Crush injuries; Lower leg fractures; Strangulation from the seatbelt","@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/submarine-effect-in-car-accident\/#Answer"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question1","text":"Wear a properly fitting seatbelt. Check the seat cushion. Ensure the cushion is secure before getting into the vehicle. Use a booster or car seat for children","@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/submarine-effect-in-car-accident\/#Answer1"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question2","text":"Alabama\u2019s contributory negligence doctrine prohibits you from recovering compensation if you share any percentage of fault for the crash. That means you can\u2019t recover money for your injuries or losses if you\u2019re even 1% responsible for your injury.","@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/submarine-effect-in-car-accident\/#Answer2"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question3","text":"In Alabama, the statute of limitations gives you two years to file a personal injury lawsuit after a car accident. Once that time limit expires, the court will be barred from hearing your case, and you will likely lose your right to compensation.","@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/submarine-effect-in-car-accident\/#Answer3"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/submarine-effect-in-car-accident\/#Answer"},"name":"What Are Common Injuries Caused by Seat Belt Submarining?","@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/submarine-effect-in-car-accident\/#Question"},{"@type":"Question","name":"What Are Some Tips for Preventing Seat Belt Submarining?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/submarine-effect-in-car-accident\/#Answer1"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/submarine-effect-in-car-accident\/#Question1"},{"@type":"Question","name":"What If I Was Partially Responsible?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/submarine-effect-in-car-accident\/#Answer2"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/submarine-effect-in-car-accident\/#Question2"},{"@type":"Question","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/submarine-effect-in-car-accident\/#Answer3"},"name":"How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit?","@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/submarine-effect-in-car-accident\/#Question3"}],"name":"What Is the Submarine Effect in a Car Accident?","@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/submarine-effect-in-car-accident\/#FAQPage"}],{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"What Is the Submarine Effect in a Car Accident?","item":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/submarine-effect-in-car-accident\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]