Paramedics Offer Safety Tips for Car Seats

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Baltimore Car Accident Lawyers: Paramedics Offer Safety Tips for Car Seats

Selecting the right car seat for a child is among the many purchases that can be extremely overwhelming for parents. It can be difficult to decide which car seat to buy when there are hundreds of models available that offer different safety features and come with a wide range of consumer reviews. Cost is another factor that parents must consider, as the average car seat can range anywhere from $200 – 600. A quality car seat can save a child’s life in the event of a car accident, but even the best, most expensive car seat cannot protect a child if they are not properly restrained.

In the United States, car accidents are the leading cause of fatalities in children ages three to 14. Many of these fatalities could have been prevented if the child was properly restrained in their car seat. If parents and caregivers are diligent about ensuring that their child is safely and securely buckled into their seat, they can avoid tragic and fatal injuries.

Restraints Save Lives

According to two experienced paramedics who are also parents, using restraints properly is a critical in saving a child’s life in the event of a wreck. In fact, in countless car accident sites involving children, they found that not a single child was harmed in a car accident when they were properly restrained in their car seat. Even in some of the most severe accidents where you would expect no survivors, including an incident where the car seat was ejected from the vehicle, the couple found that children remained unharmed when they were safely secured in the seat.

In addition to making sure that the child is in the correct type of seat and that the seat is installed into the vehicle correctly, it is crucial that the restraints are secured tightly enough. A child should not be able to pull their arm out of the straps, or lean forward while restrained. When testing a car seat’s safety, the couple uses a somewhat unorthodox method. They recommend strapping your child into the seat, then holding the car seat upside down while the child is secured. When you see firsthand how secure the child remains in the seat, it is a good indication of how safe they will be in the event of a car wreck.

Baltimore Car Accident Lawyers at LeViness, Tolzman & Hamilton Represent Injured Car Accident Victims

If you or your child have been seriously injured in a car accident, the Baltimore car accident lawyers at LeViness, Tolzman & Hamilton are on your side. We understand how traumatic car accidents can be, particularly when your child is injured. Our experienced and compassionate team will work tirelessly to secure the maximum financial compensation that you are entitled to and ensure that the responsible party is held accountable for their actions. We will not stop fighting for you until justice is served. To schedule a free, confidential consultation, call us today at 800-547-4LAW (4529) or contact us online.

Our offices are located in Baltimore, Columbia, Glen Burnie, and Towson, allowing us to represent car accident victims in Maryland, including those in Anne Arundel County, Carroll County, Harford County, Howard County, Montgomery County, Maryland’s Western Counties, Southern Maryland, and the Eastern Shore, as well as the communities of Catonsville, Essex, Halethorpe, Middle River, Rosedale, Gwynn Oak, Brooklandville, Dundalk, Pikesville, Nottingham, Windsor Mill, Lutherville, Timonium, Sparrows Point, Ridgewood, and Elkridge.