Potential Dangers of Child Safety Seats
We depend on our car seats to keep our children safe. We also depend on car seat manufacturers to create and manufacture seats that abide by the safety standards set by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Sadly, when car seats are misused or improperly manufactured, they can cause serious injuries to young children.
Respiratory Problems
Since infants and toddlers are sitting upright rather than lying down during a drive, they will sometimes experience trouble breathing. Blood oxygen levels have been shown to decrease in all ages of young children who sit rather than lie down. Infants and toddlers who sit for prolonged periods may experience respiratory problems later on in life. Manufacturers should only produce car seats that will be ergonomically safe for young children.
Strap Problems
Manufactures have been forced to discontinue production and have recalled child safety seats in which straps become loose or cannot be fastened. This is important for keeping a child secure during an accident and keeping a child from trying to get out of his or her car seat.
Seat Placement Problems
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reminds parents and guardians to keep infants rear-facing the backseat. This is due to their bodies not being developed far enough to safely withstand a forward crash. Guardians who do not properly secure children may be prosecuted against by the child’s parents if the child suffered injuries due to negligence.
Contact Us
If you or someone you know has a child who has been seriously injured due to a defective child safety seat, contact the Madison personal injury lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier at 800-242-2874 to discuss the facts of your case