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Liability Risk and Insurance

Seatbelts v body fat

The use of seatbelts in motor vehicles has, of course, dramatically reduced the number of serious injuries in road accidents. However, motor insurers will be appalled to note that some people aren’t using their seatbelts. Specifically, very fat people. Or as they are known in the US, obese people.

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