Child Car Seat Defects

Child car seats are necessary because auto manufacturers do not design their vehicles and safety belts with young children in mind. Child safety seats introduce a harness mechanism to prevent motion in the event of an accident or sudden change in speed. When the safety seat is improperly designed or manufactured, however, your child can suffer significant harm that would have been preventable had it not been for the company’s negligence.

If your child has been injured as a result of a malfunctioning car seat, contact the Charleston child car seat defect lawyers of the Steinberg Law Firm at 843-720-2800 to speak with an experienced attorney who is committed to defending the rights of North Carolina’s children and families.

Common Defects and Injuries

The injuries that a child is likely to sustain in the course of a car accident are similar to those that an adult would incur, but due to their smaller and more fragile frames they are at greater risk of severe or fatal effects. The child car seat defects that are most commonly encountered are those that involve defective buckles, anchoring mechanisms, and an inappropriate amount of padding. These defects may cause or worsen the following injuries:

• Traumatic Brain Injuries
• Spinal Cord Injuries
• Fractured Bones
• Internal Organ Damage
• Severe Lacerations
• Severe Contusions

Contact Us

The Charleston child car seat defect lawyers of the Steinberg Law Firm are dedicated to helping you obtain the financial compensation that you need to address the medical bills, pain, and suffering endured by your child due to a failed child restraint. Contact us today at 843-720-2800 to learn more about how we can help you.