Is it Important to Have My Child in a Car Seat?

children car seatA car seats is considered to be such an important piece of travel equipment to ensure the safety of children that their use is mandated across every state in the country. To not have the proper child seat requirements installed in the car during travel could result in a case of child abuse and negligence on the part of the parents.

What makes the car seat so important is the fact that it can protect and save the lives of children during car accidents. As much as the parents would want to ensure the safety of their kids on the road, sometimes accidents simply cannot be helped, not because of their own fault, but because of somebody else’s.

Child Safety Standards

Not just any car seat works. There are specifications that must be adhered to that ensures the safety of the child. Among the requirements are a minimum rating of approval by the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. This information should be printed on the label, so make sure to look for it.

Getting the right car seat is just one part of the equation, though. You should know how to properly install it in your car. There should be an in-store demonstration of how to do so, but also make sure to test it out in the vehicle yourself so it fits well and can be properly secured.

There are also other important safety tips you should consider as well. For one, child safety seats should only be used in the back seat. Rear-facing infant seats must never be put in the front seat with a passenger-side air bag.

It’s not just infants that must be secured in the car. All children under 13 years old are required to always sit in the middle of the back seat for as much as possible. Everyone in the car is also required to wear a seatbelt properly during the ride.

All of these are safety measures put in place to ensure maximum safety for everyone, in case an unfortunate situation, such as an accident, occurs.

In Case of a Car Accident

Sometimes, accidents still occur even with the strictest of precautions. If you are unfortunate enough to get into a car accident with your children on board, it’s highly recommended you seek the help of an attorney, like ours at Nobles & Yanez.  We can help you seek compensation against the responsible party.

Especially because your child was put at risk because of their gross negligence, it is imperative that you hire a law firm with the experience and expertise that we have at Nobles & Yanez. Not only can we represent you before the court should the case ever reach a trial, but we can also get the most relevant pieces of evidence so we can build a strong case on your behalf. We are also well versed in representing you in settlement negotiations, mediations, or arbitrations to try and resolve the matter outside of a trial.

So if you are in a car accident with your children, make sure you give us a call at Nobles & Yanez so we can get to work for you as soon as possible