Defective Car Seat Attorney in Texas

What to Do When Your Child’s Car Seat Fails

According to Texas law, all children younger than eight (unless they are taller than 4 feet, nine inches) must be secured in a child safety seat when riding in a motor vehicle. Originally passed in 1993, this law safeguards young children when travelling.

Parents and guardians use car seats to protect their children and comply with the law, believing this action will assure their children’s well-being. Sadly, sometimes car seats are defective. Children riding in them face severe injury and even death when accidents occur.

The physical and emotional costs of these incidents can be overwhelming. Medical care is expensive, and dealing with an injured child can be stressful.  In the worst case scenario, the loss of a child can only be described as devastating. The financial impact of these accidents can affect your family for a lifetime.

The settlement you may receive can help you manage the costs resulting from the accident, lessening the financial devastation that often results.

Filing this lawsuit is a process best undertaken with the assistance of an experienced defective car seat attorney. The complexity of both personal injury/product liability and car seat safety laws, combined with the intricacies of the legal process, make handling it alone unadvisable.

Our defective car seat lawyer at Evans/Reilley has the experience and knowledge you need.  Contact us today at (512) 732-2727 to schedule a free consultation during which we can share how we would approach your specific situation.

Why Evans/Reilley Should Be Your Defective Car Seat Attorney in Texas

We Know How to Manage Sensitive Cases

When it comes to engaging a defective car seat attorney in Texas, we realize that you have choices. When looking to file a lawsuit, identifying the right firm is an important first step in moving forward from a horrible experience. Working with an experienced and knowledgeable defective car seat attorney can make a very real difference in your settlement.  Many in Texas elect to engage the team at Evans/Reilley to represent them.  Their reasons are clear.

First, and crucial to a successful outcome, is experience.  Our team, led by Chip Evans, has more than two decades of experience during which they have handled many defective car seat cases. Their knowledge of both state and federal car seat law is considerable, and they are well-versed in the construction of personal injury and product liability lawsuits.  Because of their long-time presence in Texas, they have established solid working relationships within the legal community that they can leverage on their clients’ behalf.

The effect of defective car seat injuries is considerable and personal. No two families and no two cases are identical. At Evans/Reilley, we appreciate the sensitivity of these cases and recognize that the specifics are unique. As such, we ask pointed questions and prioritize compassionate communication. We are here for you throughout the course of your legal journey.

Time and time again, our clients circle back to share their feedback after working with us. We are grateful for their kind words and are pleased to share their Testimonials with you. Your satisfaction is our ultimate goal, and we work tirelessly to maximize your compensation while minimizing the stress during this obviously emotional time.

As part of our commitment to you, we offer a “no-fee guarantee.”  You pay us nothing unless we win your case. Contact our team today for more information on working with Evans/Reilley.

Managing your Defective Car Seat Case in Texas

Rely on Us for Everything

Our approach to service focuses on providing high-quality legal representation from start to finish. Our relationship continues through the decision portion of the legal process.

When you engage the team at Evans/Reilley to represent you, you can expect us to:

• Meet with you, at no cost, to better understand the specifics of your accident and its impact on your life and to share how we would approach your case.
• Conduct a complete investigation of both the accident and car seat and identify the defect(s) that lead to further injury.
• Review all evidence including police reports, witness statements, and medical documentation. In all cases we look to gather first-person information; thus we will interview all witnesses to ensure the right questions are asked and answered.
• We communicate on your behalf with all insurance companies and attorneys and keep you informed of our progress.
• Answer your questions and address your concerns as they arise.
• Identify and quantify your child’s injuries and their impact on your life.
• Prove negligence.
• Negotiate an appropriate settlement with the insurance company.
• Represent you in court, if need be.

While we strive to settle cases out of court, and are usually successful, we never settle without your explicit agreement. We will share our honest opinion regarding the settlement offer as well as our advice on whether or not to accept it.

In cases where you are not being compensated appropriately we will not hesitate to take your case to court. We are tenacious and aggressive litigators who work tirelessly to prove negligence and paint an accurate picture of your losses.

Keep in mind that time plays an important role in cases like this. Contact us as soon as possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

Sharing Our Defective Car Seat Lawyer’s Responses

Below we have shared several of the many questions we have heard regarding defective car seat legal claims.

What are some common car seat defects that result in injury?

Some defects seen most often include insufficient padding, poor clasp connections, issues with strap adjusters, weak harness webbing, bad framing, lack of installation instructions, and the use of flammable materials. Any or all of these can result in severe injury or even death in the event of an accident.

What type of injuries result from defective car seats?

Injuries from defective car seats can range from relatively minor to severe and include broken bones, burns, spinal cord issues, traumatic brain injuries, amputation and disfigurement. If your child has sustained an injury like this, and you believe it is due to an issue with their car seat, contact a defective car seat attorney in Texas immediately.

Who can be held liable for a defective car seat?

Your defective car seat lawyer can help identify those responsible, including car seat manufacturers, distributors/retailers, parts suppliers, or the individuals who installed the seat.

What type of evidence do you need to prove liability?

Key evidence may include the car seat itself, videos and photos of the suspected defect, others’ issues with this specific seat, and medical reports identifying injuries and tying them to the car seat’s issues.

We hope this information proves helpful, but we recognize you likely have many more specific questions. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation where we can address concerns regarding your experience.

Engage Reputable Legal Representation

Pursuing Appropriate Compensation

The physical and emotional costs of injuries and death due to a car seat defect are considerable. Our team can help  identify and quantify these damages including medical care for your child (both past, current and future), home and vehicle adaptation costs, and pain and suffering.

We understand the parameters surrounding these damages; we know how to accurately identify, calculate and substantiate them. Additionally, if appropriate, we can pursue punitive damages.

Contact Our Defective Car Seat Lawyer Today

The impact of a defective car seat can be catastrophic. While compensation cannot undo the past, it can help make the future more bearable.

If your child has been injured or lost their life as a result of issues with their child safety seat, contact Evans/Reilley at (512) 732-2727. Providing you personal, compassionate, and technically excellent service is our goal as we work to maximize your compensation.

The sooner we can begin work on your personal injury/product liability case, the better; we are ready to meet with you immediately. Individuals and organizations responsible for producing and installing defective car seats should be held responsible for the damage they inflict, and we work hard to hold them accountable.  Car seats are designed to help — not hurt.