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Properly-fitted car seats for children are designed to protect them in the event of a car accident, and the introduction of these specialist products has greatly reduced the number of young casualties who have become eligible for compensation because of their injuries.
Child seats have become more sophisticated as manufacturers have improved the standards of comfort and safety for the youngest passengers in a car, and there is a wide range for parents to choose from.
For maximum protection, it is vital that the correct type of seat for each model of car is bought and fitted because if the seat is loose it will not afford the correct resistance in the event of a crash and perhaps come away from the mountings, increasing the chance of a child being thrown out of the vehicle.
Although seats are designed to be removed from the car as required, they should be fitted correctly in the first place and parents should ensure an approved fitter has checked the stability and suitability of the seat before use.
The positioning of the seat is a matter of debate, as well as preference, with some road safety experts saying all children should travel facing backwards to the direction of travel while others believe that only the youngest babies need to be in the front passenger seat in this position.
Not all cars can accommodate child seats on all the passenger seats, their size or shape may dictate where the extra seating can fit and in the front compartment there could be issues over airbag storage.
The sudden impact of a vehicle accident can trigger the automatic use of airbags which are fitted on most modern cars but, although they can reduce the personal injury risk of the driver or adult passengers, the size and explosive nature of airbag deployment can hurt children in the front seat.
Regardless of whether they are parents, the driver of a vehicle is the person responsible for the safety of all passengers and if there is an accident involving a child he or she may find themselves facing prosecution or a damages case, depending on the circumstances and severity of injuries suffered.
If a child's car seat is found to have been manufactured in a deficient manner, resulting in the failure of a component, a product liability claim could be appropriate or if the fitter of the seat was negligent in not following the manufacturer's instructions which led to harm to the occupant then a case for personal injury compensation could be made.
YouClaim and compensation after a car accident
Being involved in a car accident in which a child or children have been hurt can be upsetting for all concerned and using a protective child seat should prevent some harm but, if your family has been affected in this way, you may feel justified in seeking compensation from the person responsible for the accident.
A sum of money will be particularly valuable where a young person's disability results from a vehicle crash and special equipment may be needed to help them practically to make the most of their lives.
The experienced solicitors of YouClaim could help you make a compensation claim and are happy to provide free advice.
To contact their helpful yet professional team, you can ask for a call back at a convenient time, start e-chat or phone us on 0800 10 757 95.
