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What Is Colorado’s Seat Belt Defense Under 42-4-237 for Uber Riders?

unfastened seat belt hanging across empty rear passenger seat in vehicle

How an Unbuckled Seat Belt Can Affect Your Uber Injury Claim in Centennial Key Takeaways: Colorado’s seat belt defense under C.R.S. § 42-4-237(7) allows rideshare insurers to introduce evidence of seat belt non-use, but only to mitigate pain and suffering damages. Medical payments, lost wages, and other economic losses remain fully recoverable. The belt duty […]