Car Seat Failure
Lancaster PA Defective Car Seat Lawyer
You depend on your child’s car seat to protect him or her in the event of a crash. When the car seat fails and your child is injured, it can be devastating. Sadly, these injuries can be severe or even lead to death. During this difficult time, you need an experienced attorney to protect the rights of your child. A Lancaster defective car seat lawyer at Haggerty Silverman & Justice will fight to get your family and your child full compensation.
Causes of Car Seat Failure
A car seat may be dangerous or defective because of the following reasons:
- sudden accidental release
- improper construction
- defective harness
- failure to meet safety requirements
- separation from base to shell
- made of flammable materials
- difficulty opening latches
- faulty or weakly made straps
Car Seat Recalls
Products designed and manufactured for infants and small children should be safe. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Each year, thousands of children’s products are recalled due to defects. Over six million car seats were recalled for safety defects in 2014 alone. It’s important to make yourself aware of car seat recalls and take immediate action if your child’s car seat is recalled. For more information on car seat recalls and safety, visit safecar.gov.
Car Seat Failure Lawyers in Lancaster, PA
You shouldn’t have to worry about how to pay for medical costs if a defective car seat is to blame for your child’s injuries. If your child was injured because of a car seat failure or defect, the product manufacturer may be held liable. An experienced product liability lawyer will fight to hold wrongdoers responsible and get you full compensation. For a free consultation with a defective car seat attorney in Lancaster, PA contact Haggerty Silverman & Justice today. Call us at 717-397-3200 or fill out our online contact form.