Baby Cribs, Car Seats & Carriers: Frequently Asked Questions
Are car seats and other child carriers used properly?
By and large, no. Although 96 percent of parents who do buckle their children think they are doing it correctly, car seat checkups continually show that 4 out of 5 parents unintentionally make mistakes that could result in their child being injured or killed in a crash.
Are car seats effective in preventing injuries to children?
Yes. Child safety seats have proven to be more than 70 percent effective in preventing deaths and serious injuries. But, to get all the benefits these safety seats offer, the child restraints must be used properly.
How many children are injured each year on our nation's roadways?
Highway deaths are the number one killer of children in our nation. Between 1990 and 1999, over 90,000 people under the age of 20 died in motor vehicle crashes. Over 16,500 of those were children under the age of 10 - meaning that 33 children under the age of 10 died every week in motor vehicle crashes.
What socio-economic groups are most vulnerable to injury in car accidents?
Highway tragedies do not discriminate. Whites, Asians, Latinos, African-Americans, and Native Americans are all equally vulnerable. However, statistically, highway fatalities are more prevalent among Latino and African-American children. According to a study by the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, Latino children under the age of four have the second highest highway death rate after African-American children. The death rate for Latino children aged 5 to 12 is 43 percent lower than the rate for African-American children in the same age group, but 72 percent greater than the rate for white children. And, Latino teens have the highest occupant death rate among all 13- to 19-year-olds.
Do I need an attorney if my child has been injured by a baby seat, car seat or other carrier?
Perhaps. It may be important for you to contact an attorney who can help you protect your child's legal rights. Only a licensed attorney can evaluate whether you have a case that is worth pursuing. Keep in mind however that there may be time limits (Statute of Limitations) which affect your ability to sue.
How much does an attorney evaluation cost in these types of cases?
Nothing! Attorneys associated with InjuryBoard.com will evaluate your case free of charge. If a participating attorney agrees to handle your case, you will owe no fees or other costs unless that attorney recovers money for you.
How do I submit my case for a free evaluation?
Simply click on the free Ask an Attorney button and complete the online intake form. An attorney will evaluate your case and respond to you via email.
-- Article Courtesy of InjuryBoard.com
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