 Hundreds of thousands of people in automobile accidents get hurt a lot worse and a lot more often than they should. Seat belts prevent injuries. Like the 24,000 motorists who die every year in automobile accidents, this patient too will die, and unnecessarily. Seat belts save lives. He was driving through town a few minutes ago. He was thrown from his car. A seat belt would have saved his life. This is not a point of argument. It's a matter of fact. Scientific research both in the laboratory and on the highway proves this. The seat belt is the most effective single item of protective automotive equipment immediately available to prevent injuries. Save lives. Install seat belts in your family car. Prevent injuries. Save lives. Don't waste any more time.