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What are the rules for child safety seats in Texas?

 

A: You should be aware of child safety seat laws in Texas, as this could impact the outcome of your case if your child was seriously injured in a car accident in Texas. To learn what options may be available, you would benefit in meeting with a child injury Austin, TX attorney.

A failure to use a child car seat or a failure to properly use it could lead to serious child head injuries. It could also result in other damages such as broken bones, lacerations or spinal cord injuries.

In Texas, as of Sept. 1, 2009, children who are younger than the age of 8 or shorter than 4’9” must use an appropriate child safety seat, meaning one that accommodates their size and height. 

Until babies weigh 20 pounds and are 1 year old, they should ride in a child seat that faces the rear end of the car. The seat should never be placed in the front seat of a vehicle that contains an airbag. 

Children who weigh more than 40 pounds or whose ears reach the top of a car seat should be placed in a booster seat. They’re secured with the lap and shoulder belt. The belt should come across the center of the shoulder, never over the neck or face. 

Child safety seat laws in Texas also state that children who are 16 or younger must wear seat belts, no matter where they’re sitting in a vehicle. In addition, no matter the age, anyone riding in the front seat must always wear a seat belt.

Contact a child injury Austin, TX attorney if your child was seriously injured in a car accident in Texas that was caused by someone else’s negligence. You may be entitled to compensation.

Contacting a Child Injury Austin TX Attorney

Is your child suffering serious child head injuries from an accident due to another’s negligence? Before you take the important step of hiring an attorney, educate yourself about what you can expect from a Texas injury case. Order this free guide for Texas accident victimsand learn:  

  • What to ask a lawyer before hiring him or her to take your case.
  • The most common reasons a Texas personal injury claim will fail.
  • What you can do to protect your injury claim. 
Not every accident case requires the help of an attorney and we can help you to determine whether yours is one of those cases! If you are ready to get started with your case, we urge you to contact us today for a FREE case evaluation – 1-512-472-7799.




When your child has been injured by the negligence of someone else, you need to take immediate steps to protect your child and their claim.  Our free "Texas Personal Injury Guide: What You Should Know BEFORE You Call a Lawyer" will show you how to avoid common mistakes and protect your child's rights.  Order your free copy now.

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