An Orange County Personal Injury Lawyer teaches you how to increase your child’s safety in the car.
There are several mistakes that are commonly made although we may have the right seat for our children. Securing the seat incorrectly in your car or not securing the child properly can cause serious injuries in the event of a crash. Here are a few common mistakes that can be easily avoided:
- Having harness straps too loose or in the wrong position
- Having a harness chest clip in the wrong position
- Not locking the seat belt properly with the locking clip, retractor or locking latch plate.
- Not securing the car seat correctly, by either using the wrong seat belt path or not making the seatbelts tight enough.
- Placing an infant seat in the path of an airbag