A community in Minnesota is going the extra mile to ensure child safety in vehicles. This Thursday (July 10th), the River Falls Area Hospital and River Falls Ambulance are sponsoring a car seat safety clinic. The clinic will run from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. where certified passenger safety technicians will conduct a free inspection where they will evaluate any defects and applicable recalls, as well as suitability for the car’s seatbelt system and the child it serves.  
          People attending the clinic should bring their car seat and their child to the inspection. They will be seen on a first-come, first-serve basis.  If a car seat does not meet safety guidelines, it will be replaced with one that does provided by the Kinnickinnic Health Foundation.
          According to the River Falls Journal, approximately 90% of car seats are installed or used incorrectly. Faulty, damaged, inadequate or improperly used car seats have been known to cause serious injury to children during wrecks.
          Are you concerned about car seat safety in your area? Consider following the example of the River Falls community by organizing an inspection clinic in your neighborhood.
          Has your child been injured in a wreck because of a car seat? If the car seat failure was due to a manufacturing defect, you may have a case. The attorneys at Cappolino, Dodd & Krebs LLP are experienced in Texas car wreck lawsuits. If you or a loved one have been injured in a car wreck, contact a car wreck attorney at Cappolino Dodd Krebs today, at 1-800-460-0606.

On June 23, 2008, Baby Trend issued a recall of over 3,500 Rigid Latch-Loc Base car seats. The models affected by the recall are as follows: 6400, 6439, 6448, 6481, and 6484.

The recall was issued due to the use of inadequate steel. The steel was used on the locking mechanism, causing the mechanism to crack and fail. If failure occurs during a severe car wreck, the safety seat may detach from the base, causing severe injuries to the child.

If a child is not properly protected during a car wreck, they may suffer severely debilitating, life-long injuries, such as paralysis and limb loss. In more extreme instances, death may result.

Baby Trend will replace the defective child safety seat base for free.

Car wreck attorneys are working on cases in which severe injuries have resulted due to the negligence of manufacturers.

With the busy travel and vacation season upon us, remember to buckle up, be aware of your surroundings, and don’t drink and drive.  If you or a loved one have the misfortune of being involved in a wreck, call the attorneys at Cappolino Dodd Krebs LLP at 1-800-460-0606 to discuss your legal rights.