Booster Seat Installation
If you are a parent, it is likely that ensuring your child’s safety is among your top priorities. The most precious cargo traveling in your vehicle is your child, and it is vital that we, as parents, take the precautions necessary in order to keep that cargo as safe as possible.
Statistics show that in the 1990s, eighty percent of children riding in car seats and booster seats were improperly restrained. In 2005, a new study was conducted that found that 72.6 percent of the children observed were restrained improperly. The most common misuses found were loose harness straps holding the child in place, and loose seat belts holding the CRS (Child Restraining System) itself in place. Twelve percent of the children studied were not restrained at all.
Your child’s booster seat could be a key factor in saving his or her life in the event of a car crash. However, booster seats can only be useful if they are installed correctly and used properly on a day to day basis. The first step in ensuring safety for your child on the road is correct installation of the booster seat.
Useful tips for a successful booster seat installation can be found here and here.
Once your booster seat is installed, it is a good idea to make sure the installation was a safe and successful one. Go to www.seatcheck.org or call 1-866-SEAT-CHECK to find an inspection center near you. Trained and certified child safety seat technicians are there to ensure your child will be safe in his or her new booster seat.
If your child has been injured due to booster seat malfunction or incorrect installation, please call us at 1-877-829-7211 to discuss your potential claim.
