According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and SafeCar.gov, every 33 seconds one child under the age of 13 in our country is involved in a vehicle crash. US states require the use of car seats to help protect children in cars, vans, SUVs and pickups. These laws as well as “Child Passenger Safety Week” are dedicated to reduce injuries and save lives. The week of September 18-24, 2016 is “Child Passenger Safety Week” and September 24, 2016 is “National Seat Check Saturday”.
On behalf of the attorneys and staff at Goldman & Daszkal, P.A., we urge all parents and caregivers to take advantage of free car seat safety checks held across the state of Florida and throughout the country. It’s critical to make sure children are in the correct car seats for their age and size and to ensure that car seats are installed properly. Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be available at sites in Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties to give hands-on advice and instructions. To find an inspection site near you, visit http://www.safercar.gov/cpsApp/cps/index.htm? or see the South Florida sites listed below.
| Boynton Beach Fire Rescue 2080 High Ridge Road Boynton Beach, FL 33426 561-742-6343Boynton Beach Fire Rescue 3501 N Congress Avenue Boynton Beach, FL 33426 561-742-6343 Coral Springs Fire Department 2801 Coral Springs Drive Coral Springs, FL 33065 954-346-1354 Coral Springs Fire Department 2801 Coral Springs Dr Coral Springs, FL 33065 954-346-1354 Pembroke Pines Police Dept. 9500 Pines Blvd Pembroke Pines, FL 33024 954-436-3274 | Univ of Miami/Jackson Health System Injury Free Coalition for Kids of Miami Miami, FL 33136 305-243-3928Safer Kids and Homes 3240 Emathla St Miami, FL 33133 305-854-KIDS (5437) Tayni Cabrera 1321 SW 72 Ct Miami, FL 33144 305-926-1379 Tutti Bambini 7400 SW 57th Ct Miami, FL 33143 305-669-1400 Nicklaus Children’s Hospital 3100 SW 62 Avenue Miami, FL 33155 305-663-6800 |
According to the NHTSA, “children [should remain] rear-facing as long as possible up to the top height or weight allowed by their particular seats. Once a child outgrows the rear-facing car seat, he/she is ready to travel in a forward-facing car seat with a harness. After outgrowing the forward-facing car seat, a child should be placed in a booster seat until big enough to fit seat belts properly without help from a booster seat. The safest place for all kids under 13 is in the back seats of cars.“
Follow these guidelines, review this detailed post, and visit http://www.safercar.gov for more detailed information. Below is a list of the 2016 Child Car Seat Safety Inspection Sites for South Florida:
Goldman & Daszkal, P.A. cares about the safety of you and your family. As we begin the school year, we urge you to keep child passenger safety in mind. The proper use of car seats, booster seats, and seat belts in motor vehicles provide the best protection for children and saves lives.
For more information on child car safety, as well as how to find other car seat check events, go to www.safercar.gov/parents.
Goldman & Daszkal, P.A.
Since 1990, Goldman & Daszkal, P.A. has provided reputable legal representation to people throughout Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade Counties. The firm has helped thousands of individuals recover compensation from motor vehicle and boating accidents, slip and fall accidents, product defect and liability cases, pharmacy errors, and negligent security cases to cover medical expenses, pay bills, take care of their families, and return to work. Goldman & Daszkal, P.A. can help you get the relief you need to start living your life again after a serious injury. For a free and confidential consultation, contact Goldman & Daszkal, P.A., at (954) 428-9333.