A safety group has issued a report warning parents that half of the child booster seats it tested are unsafe and pose a potential risk to their children. Booster seats are recommended for children ages 4-8 years old who have outgrown forward-facing child seats. They are designed to raise kids up enough so adult-sized lap and shoulder belts safety belts fit them properly. If seat belts aren't positioned properly, children can hit parts of the vehicle in a motor vehicle crash and be injured by the belts, which can slice into internal organs causing serious, catastrophic injury or death.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) also named six boosters they think parents should avoid because they performed so poorly. They are: the Evenflo’s Chase, Express, Generations 65 and Sightseer models and Cosco Safety 1st's All-in-One and Omega Elite.
Philadelphia personal injury firm Messa & Associates is experienced in handling product liability cases involving injuries to children as a result of products with manufacturing and design defects. In addition to their research and knowledge, our attorneys work with highly regarded experts to prepare every case. If your child has been seriously injured in an automobile accident while using a defective child booster seat, please contact us at 1-877-MessaLaw or visit us at www.messalaw.com.
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