Seat belts sometimes contribute to accident-related injuries which are known as “seat belt syndrome”. Seat Belt Syndrome is a contusion of anterior abdominal wall caused by lap seat belts. This may cause lumbar spine fractures, trauma to the bowels, spleen, and liver. In some cases, the belt can cause harm to the chest and abdominal area. Many people don’t have a habit of wearing seat belts because they didn’t grow up with them. Now, cars go faster, we travel more often and further and there are way more distracted drivers then the days when seat belts were not required. It is important to wear your seat belt and show a good example for your kids as well.