Being in a car accident while your child is in it is every parent’s greatest nightmare, especially if he is young enough to ride in a car seat. Normally, your second action is to take the automobile to the shop for repairs after making sure he is safe, but what about the car seat? Is it still safe to use it, or should it be replaced? Will your insurance pay for it if you have to get a new one? It might for some drivers.
Read on to learn more and then contact Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 for a free legal consultation with a personal injury attorney.
Should Your Car Seat Be Replaced?
Even though it may appear to be in perfect condition, your child may no longer be safe in the seat if you continue to use it after an accident because the integrity of the seat is likely affected. The seat may have faults that are not immediately apparent but could provide a major safety risk. In certain cases, the damage, such as fractured pieces, can be seen.
In general, when accidents are minor, drivers are not required to replace automobile seats. When the airbags do not release, no one is hurt, the cars can drive away from the collision, and there is not any obvious seat damage, an accident is deemed to be minimal. Yet, once a seat gets hurt in an accident, it is always safer to just replace it. Nevertheless, how can you get a new seat if you do not have the money to do so?
Will Your Insurance Company Pay for a Replacement?
Check your insurance policy’s fine print before incurring the cost of a new seat. Some businesses replace seats regardless of crash severity, while others only pay for them when crashes are severe. Call and speak to a representative if you are unable to locate the information.
Take advantage of the option to purchase the new seat if the company will pay for a replacement regardless of the circumstances. Knowing that your child is not in danger due of his seat will make you feel better.
We Can Help if You Have Been Injured in a Car Accident
In Southern California in particular, car accidents are expensive. Even if the accident was not your fault, you can end up paying thousands of dollars in costs due to time missed from work due to injuries, medical bills, and vehicle repair. Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas want to fight to obtain you the compensation you deserve and do not believe you should be held accountable for costs that someone else incurred. Call 909-982-0707 to get in touch with us right away and schedule your free consultation.