Defective Child Restraints & Injuries

Child injuries and fatalities have dropped since the invention of child restraining systems . Having a proper child restraint system in your car can save the life of your child and significantly reduce the chances of injury. Since 1999 however, several models of child restraint systems have been recalled because of allegations that claim they can cause child restraint injuries. In this article, we will discuss what causes child restraint injuries and how best to avoid them. If your family or child has been the victim of a child restraint injury then we will attempt to advise you on your rights and what action you can take.

The first thing you need to do to avoid a child restraint injury is to make sure that you select the correct system. You need to get one that is age, height and weight appropriate for your child. Infants in many cases have not developed enough to hold their heads up. You need to select a correct system for them to avoid child restrain injuries to the head and neck area.

The next thing you need to do is to make sure your child restraint system is installed properly. Improper installation is a huge cause of child restraint injury and can result in the tragic death of your child.

Many child restraint systems have been recalled due to faulty design. Problems with the support and weak harnesses are to blame for several of the child restraint injuries. Some people who have purchased child restraint systems have complained about inadequate or incomplete installation instructions which have lead to child restraint injuries.

If your child has been the victim of a child restraint injury, then you do have rights. The manufacturers of the child restraint systems have a duty to ensure that their product is safe and won't cause further injury. You may be entitled to compensatory damages against the manufacture if your child restraint system was faulty. The best advice for you would be to contact a personal injury lawyer. They will be able to advise you on the merits of your case and instruct you on what types of damages you may be entitled to.

Laws vary from state to state as well as special conditions and statute of limitiations so its best not to hesitate. A child restraint injury can be a traumatic thing. Why allow manufacturers to get away with causing needless suffering. Get in touch with a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. They may have good news for you.

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