Every year, more than 600 children are killed in auto accidents, with over 120,000 more suffering serious, potentially life-changing personal injuries. As a parent, you’d certainly prefer to avoid any accidents in the first place, but sometimes these incidents are unavoidable. To promote the protection of children on the roads, September 23rd to 29th has been declared National Child Passenger Safety Week.

National Child Passenger Safety Week 2018

Using the Proper Safety Equipment

Child safety is important all year long, but this awareness campaign is a great opportunity to check your car seats, boosters, and seat belts. Using a restraint device appropriately sized for their age, weight, and height can prevent personal injuries in even the most severe accidents. On the final day of National Child Passenger Safety Week, safety experts nationwide will conduct inspections and help determine whether you’re using the best restraints for your child.

Check for Safety Recalls

Child safety equipment is only effective if it has been properly designed and manufactured to industry standards. Before using any car seats, boosters, harnesses, or other safety equipment, check with the NHTSA to see whether your equipment has been subject to a recall.

What to Do if Your Child Is Injured By a Defective Safety Product

Despite all of your caution, a defective car seat or booster can leave your child seriously hurt after even a minor accident. In these serious situations, a skilled attorney can hold the manufacturer and other liable parties responsible for your losses by filing a personal injury claim for their medical expenses, pain and suffering, and other damages.

If you or a loved one has been hurt in an auto accident, the personal injury attorneys at Kennedy, Kennedy, Robbins & Yarbro, LC will provide the aggressive representation you deserve. Their legal team has over 70 years of combined experience fighting for the rights of accident victims throughout Poplar Bluff, MO. Learn more about their personal injury services online, follow their Facebook for tips and advice, or call (573) 686-2459 for a consultation.