Parents who drive with their children regularly should know what they can do to keep their kids safe. In a car crash, one of the most horrible things to witness is an injury to a child. Children have their whole lives in front of them, and seeing them with broken bones, spinal injuries and head trauma is devastating. There are many things you can do to help keep your child safe while in your vehicle.
3 tips for keeping your kids safe during every car ride
1. Stay focused. As the driver, your goal needs to be to stay as focused as possible while you’re on the road. If you become distracted, there’s a risk that you could make a mistake that results in a crash that impacts your child for life. Stress to your children the importance of being calm in the car, since tantrums, yelling and other acts could distract you.
2. Get the right seats for your children. Booster seats and child safety seats have requirements that you must make sure are met. Get a current seat instead of buying used, and make sure it’s designed for your child’s weight and height. Keeping your child in a car seat or booster seat until he or she reaches the height or age limits of the state is vital to his or her safety.
3. Buckle up every time. Make sure your child buckles up. Yes, there are children who unbuckle themselves time and time again, but as a parent, it’s your job to pull over and reconnect the buckle each time.
With good preventative measures, it’s possible to keep children safe, even in serious crashes.
Those who have been injured in automobile accidents may wish to consult an attorney. Recovery from a car accident can be costly, and an individual might want to file a lawsuit against the individual or entity responsible.
For further information or to schedule a consultation please contact Merdes Law Office, P.C.at 866.452.3741 or visit www.merdes.com.
The Merdes Law Firm has been helping injured Alaskans for more than 30 years. It’s who we are. And while we hope you never need us … We’re here if you do.
