It’s a frightening statistic that parents fear most. Every year thousands of children are killed in motor vehicle crashes. In fact, it’s the leading cause of death among children in the United States. To prevent this kind of tragedy, parents purchase car seats to keep their children safe. Statistics show us that by putting kids in age as well as size appropriate car seats, they significantly cuts down on serious and even fatal injuries.
But did you ever think the child car safety seat you purchase might be flawed or defective? In December of 2009, almost half a million infant and child car seats were recalled by the Dorel Juvenile Group. The problem? As reported by the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the handle on the car seats could loosen and become detached. This could cause some infants to suffer fall related injuries.
But as a parent, how can you tell if a child seat is safe and what should you do if the child car seat you purchased is recalled? Gathering as much information before purchasing is key. And, if your chosen seat is recalled that doesn’t mean the product will have to be sent back. A majority of the problems associated with a defective or recalled product can be fixed by having the manufacturer send a replacement part, free of charge.
It’s also important to understand how to use your child car or booster seat. Many times these product are installed incorrectly, putting the child at unnecessary risk. In fact, one study found that 72% of almost 3,500 observed car and booster seats were used improperly.
All products should come with a reasonable expectation of safety, none more so than your child’s car seat. You’re probably used to being inundated with a plethora of products all designed for your child, but it is important to know the history of any safety product. This is doubly true if the car seat you’re purchasing is not new.
In these tough economic times, parents sometimes opt to purchase pre-owned items. This can be dangerous as some car seats have been recalled or even been involved in a car crash. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has found that many thrift stores sell hazardous products, including children’s products, such as infant car seats that have been recalled.
Despite the many efforts of the government and retailers over the last several years in the interest of safety, children of all ages still suffer injury due to defective products.
If your child has suffered an injury during an auto accident and was properly riding in a child car seat, contact infant and child car seat lawyer Jeffrey Killino at 1-877-875-2927 today. As defective infant and child car seat lawyers, they can offer you a free consultation on whether you may file a claim against a child car seat manufacturer.
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