Defective Car and Booster Seats
cartwrightlaw - February 21, 2022 -
The safety of children is a priority for everyone, including the government. Car and booster seat manufacturers are required to adhere to strict standards set by both state and federal laws and regulations. Unfortunately, some of these manufacturers fall below the standard and bring to the market car and booster seats that can malfunction.
At The Cartwright Law Firm, Inc. firm, we know how to hold manufacturers of defective car and booster seats responsible for defects that cause injuries to children, and any parents in this position should reach out for a free case evaluation today.
Children in Car Accidents
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), automobile accidents are the leading cause of death for children in the U.S. In 2019, there were 608 child passengers under the age of 12 who died in motor vehicle accidents, while more than 91,000 in the same age group were injured. Of the children who died in a crash, 38% were not properly restrained.
According to the same CDC statistics, a correctly installed and properly used restraint system can reduce the risk of death of infants in passenger cars by 71% and toddlers by 54%. However, if that car or booster seat is defective, then the outcome is a disaster waiting to happen because that child is not protected at all.
Examples of Defective Car and Booster Seats
Car and booster seats can be defective due to a variety of reasons related to design flaws that make some part of the seat unable to protect its occupant. Some of the design flaws that have led to recalls in recent years include the following:
- Defective Buckles. Buckles are designed to keep a child locked in place. A poorly designed buckle may cause the buckle to come undone upon impact or make it possible for the child to easily unfasten the buckle. It is important to check the buckle to make sure that is not the case when you are buckling the child in routinely.
- Defective Chest Clips. Chest clips are the devices that position the harness straps around a child’s shoulders and chest. If these clips are defective, they can easily break or become unfastened by the child, either of which can result in serious injuries to the child with or without a crash.
- Defective Handles. Most car seats for infants are detachable from their base that is left in the car, and seats have handles that make it possible for the seat to also double up as a carrier for the child. Some of these handles have been found to be defective and recalled because they release abruptly, causing the seat to jolt forward, jostling the infant, or altogether having them fall out of the seat and suffer injuries.
Seek Help from a San Francisco Defective Car Seat Lawyer
If your child has been injured by a defective car or booster seat, contact The Cartwright Law Firm, Inc. today for a free case review. We are ready to help after your child suffers injuries. Call: (415) 851-6486
The safety of children is a priority for everyone, including the government. Car and booster seat manufacturers are required to adhere to strict standards set by both state and federal laws and regulations. Unfortunately, some of these manufacturers fall below the standard and bring to the market car and booster seats that can malfunction.
At The Cartwright Law Firm, Inc. firm, we know how to hold manufacturers of defective car and booster seats responsible for defects that cause injuries to children, and any parents in this position should reach out for a free case evaluation today.
Children in Car Accidents
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), automobile accidents are the leading cause of death for children in the U.S. In 2019, there were 608 child passengers under the age of 12 who died in motor vehicle accidents, while more than 91,000 in the same age group were injured. Of the children who died in a crash, 38% were not properly restrained.
According to the same CDC statistics, a correctly installed and properly used restraint system can reduce the risk of death of infants in passenger cars by 71% and toddlers by 54%. However, if that car or booster seat is defective, then the outcome is a disaster waiting to happen because that child is not protected at all.
Examples of Defective Car and Booster Seats
Car and booster seats can be defective due to a variety of reasons related to design flaws that make some part of the seat unable to protect its occupant. Some of the design flaws that have led to recalls in recent years include the following:
- Defective Buckles. Buckles are designed to keep a child locked in place. A poorly designed buckle may cause the buckle to come undone upon impact or make it possible for the child to easily unfasten the buckle. It is important to check the buckle to make sure that is not the case when you are buckling the child in routinely.
- Defective Chest Clips. Chest clips are the devices that position the harness straps around a child’s shoulders and chest. If these clips are defective, they can easily break or become unfastened by the child, either of which can result in serious injuries to the child with or without a crash.
- Defective Handles. Most car seats for infants are detachable from their base that is left in the car, and seats have handles that make it possible for the seat to also double up as a carrier for the child. Some of these handles have been found to be defective and recalled because they release abruptly, causing the seat to jolt forward, jostling the infant, or altogether having them fall out of the seat and suffer injuries.
Seek Help from a San Francisco Defective Car Seat Lawyer
If your child has been injured by a defective car or booster seat, contact The Cartwright Law Firm, Inc. today for a free case review. We are ready to help after your child suffers injuries. Call: (415) 851-6486
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