Although baby car seats are designed to better protect infants and young children in the event of a car accident, these products have also been associated with a number of flaws that could lead to serious injury or death. While millions of infant car seats have been recalled by their manufacturers because of defects, hundreds of small children have been injured in recent years due to design flaws or defects found in these products.

Nearly 40% of deaths caused by baby car seat failures occur during side impact collisions. But it spite of this, the federal government does not require side impact testing for child safety seats, leaving thousands of children vulnerable in this common type of accident.

A number of flaws in a baby car seat can lead to injury in the event of an accident. These can include weak shells, flammable materials, separations of the base and the shell of the seat or defect in the product’s harness system. These defects can lead to injuries ranging from bruises and scratches to concussions, skull fractures or broken bones.

Manufacturers can be held liable for injuries or deaths that result from baby car seat accidents. When these companies fail to adequately test or improperly manufacture baby car seats, or fail to alert consumers about these problems, they can be held legally responsible for the harm their products do to children.

If your child has been injured as a result of a defective child safety seat, you may be entitled to legal compensation. Contact the law office of Sam Levine to ensure that your child’s legal rights are protected. You can reach us by calling toll-free at (888) 404-LAWYER, or by filling out our online contact form.