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Proteja a sus hijos: Cosas que debe saber sobre la seguridad de los asientos del coche

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No hace mucho que la gente podía manejar legalmente sin usar cinturones de seguridad. Si bien los cinturones de seguridad se convirtieron en una adición obligatoria a los vehículos en 1968, no fue hasta 1986 que la ley de California exigía que los conductores y los pasajeros en los vehículos usaran el cinturón de seguridad.

En 1985 se aprobaron las primeras leyes de seguridad de los niños, que exigieron que los niños menores de cierta edad fueran asegurados en un asiento de coche con la ayuda de un cinturón de seguridad. Increíblemente, California recientemente aprobó una ley en 2011 que requería que los niños de hasta ocho años — o con una altura de 4’9″- se aseguraran en un asiento de automóvil.

Obviamente no cualquier asiento de coche servirá. Si desea cumplir con la ley y mantener a sus hijos seguros mientras conduce por las peligrosas calles de Los Angeles, es importante que elija el asiento de coche adecuado e instalarlo correctamente.

Esto es lo que necesita saber acerca de la seguridad de los asientos del automóvil si desea proteger a sus hijos.

Seguridad en números

Según la CDC,, los accidentes automovilísticos se encuentran entre las principales causas de muerte de niños menores de 12 años en estados Unidos, con más de 600 muertes en 2018 y más de 97,000 heridos. Desafortunadamente, el 33% de las muertes reportadas fueron relacionadas a que los niños no fueron abrochados de forma segura.

La buena noticia es que el uso adecuado de los asientos y cinturones de seguridad puede reducir significativamente los riesgos de lesiones y muerte cuando los niños están involucrados en accidentes automovilísticos. Se ha demostrado que los asientos para automóviles reducen el riesgo de lesiones en un increíble 71-82% (solo por encima del cinturón de seguridad), mientras que la adición de un asiento elevador para niños de 4 a 8 años reduce el riesgo de lesiones en un 45%.

Sólo un puñado de estados han cambiado sus leyes para exigir el uso de asientos de coche o asientos elevadores para niños de hasta 7 u 8 años. Los estudios han demostrado que las tasas de lesiones mortales o incapacitantes entre los niños involucrados en accidentes automovilísticos disminuyeron en un 17% en esos estados.

En otras palabras, el uso adecuado de asientos de coche y asientos elevadores es una de las mejores formas de proteger a los niños en caso de accidente automovilístico.

Elegir el asiento de coche o asiento elevador adecuado

A medida que los niños crecen, es natural que el asiento deba hacerse más grande. Un asiento de coche diseñado para proteger a un bebé simplemente no funciona para un niño más grande. ¿Cómo sabe qué asiento de coche es adecuado para su hijo?

Comenzará con un asiento de coche orientado hacia atrás, que está diseñado para acomodar a bebés y niños pequeños de hasta 2-4 años. La ley de California exige que los niños menores de 2 años viajen en un asiento de automóvil hacia atrás a menos que pesen 40 o más libras o hasta que tengan 40 pulgadas de alto, como mínimo.

Cuando los niños superan un asiento de coche hacia atrás, deben colocarse en un asiento de automóvil hacia adelante o en un asiento elevador, dependiendo de la edad actual, el peso y las recomendaciones de altura. Una vez que los niños alcanzan la edad de 8 años o una altura de 4’9″, se les puede asegurar por un cinturón de seguridad sin la necesidad de un asiento elevador en el estado de California. Dicho esto, la CDC recomienda que los padres continúen usando un asiento elevador hasta la edad de 12 años o una altura de 4’9″.

Por razones de seguridad, los niños siempre deben viajar en el asiento trasero del coche, y si están en un asiento de coche / asiento elevador o no, siempre deben estar asegurados con un cinturón de seguridad.

Instalación adecuada del asiento del coche

Los asientos de coche vienen con manuales diseñados para garantizar que instale los asientos correctamente. Usted querrá utilizar el sistema LATCH (anclas inferiores y amarres para niños) en su vehículo para asegurar su asiento de coche, asegurarse que el cinturón de seguridad está correctamente y firmemente roscado a través del asiento del coche donde se indica, y comprobar que el arnés no esté flojo.

Si tiene problemas para asegurar un asiento de automóvil por su cuenta, SafeKids.org puede ayudarlo a encontrar un técnico de seguridad de pasajeros para niños en su área para enseñarle cómo instalar de forma segura los asientos de su automóvil.

En caso de accidente

El uso adecuado de los asientos de automóvil y los asientos elevadores puede ayudar mucho a proteger a su hijo en caso de accidente. Sin embargo, si su hijo resulta herido en un accidente, a pesar de los esfuerzos preventivos, debe tomar medidas para asegurarse que todos sus gastos médicos y de otro tipo estén cubiertos.

Al igual que con todos los accidentes, la recopilación de la información correcta (informe policial, declaraciones de testigos, registros médicos y facturas, etc.) puede darle el apalancamiento necesario para asegurar un acuerdo justo.

Si tiene que lidiar con proveedores de seguros que se empeñan en retrasar o denegar su reclamación, es posible que necesite un abogado de California de confianza y calificado que le guíe a través del proceso y luche por una indemnización en su nombre. Los profesionales amables y experimentados de Law Brothers no solo tienen un historial de casos ganadores como el suyo, sino que nunca pagarán honorarios a menos que ganemos su caso.

Por favor comuníquese con los abogados expertos de Los Angeles en Law Brothers hoy al 888-778-8888 o en línea para solicitar una consulta gratuita y descubrir lo que podemos hacer por usted. Pelearemos por usted. Usted gana. Ellos pagan.

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Jason Avelar

What Our Clients Say

Honestly can't say enough positive things about the Law Brothers! I got into a severe car accident at the end of 2016 and they've been with me every step of the way ever since. Almost 4 years! I want to thank everyone there especially Caitlyn, Shawn, and Yasmeen. They have been responsive, helpful, and reassuring and I don't know what I would've done if I didn't have the legal support that I was able to get along the years. They are super professional and really helped me get through this hardship in my life. I would definitely recommend!!!

Ivonne K.

Last year I contacted your law firm when I got into a car accident. the gentleman that handled my case, his name was Cesar. Cesar was very helpful and compassionate about my situation. He helped me get my car fixed very quickly and was super patient with me. He answered all of my questions and ensured me that everything will be taken care of. Once my case was settled I ended up getting more than I was expecting, which was amazing. I highly recommended Cesar and this law firm to anyone that needs help.

William Charlton

I was a client to the Law Brothers firm for about a year, the staff is really nice and professional. I would get updates on the case status and when I did call I would usually get a call back within 24 hours. I really appreciate the work that was done for me. I got the most out of my settlement and when I called to have a break down of the costs, Genesis was very patient and gave me a break down on all of it. I will definitely recommend this law firm to friends and family, as well as call them in the future if needed (hopefully not soon).

Erendira Landa

I had gotten into an accident and had no idea what to do. Friends and family recommended I get a lawyer since I was not at fault. I found this firm and I was beyond impressed. They handled everything for me from car insurance questions to finding doctors for me to visit. After my accident all I had to do was make appointments with various doctors to help with my pain. I give five stars because this firm went above and beyond and continued to follow up with me. I highly recommend if you are in need of a lawyer to use them.

Jacqueline D.

The team at the Law Brothers we’re amazing! I am not the kind of person to seek legal counsel, but I was hit by a car while riding a motorcycle and the driver’s insurance was avoiding my attempts to get reimbursed. They were able to not only get a settlement that replaced my motorcycle, but they found me physical therapy which was close to my work. Now I am back to where I was physically before the accident and I am able to ride a motorcycle again. They were always responsive to my texts, calls, and emails. They even would systematically check to see how I was healing and if the support they linked me to was satisfactory.

Charles Mortensen

This law firm is a team of miracle workers! The Law Brothers Law Firm saved me from suffering at another law firm from Century City. My case manager Jonathan was able to gather all the details from my accident ( literally within a week! ) and keeping me updated consistenty to keep me at ease. They work diligently and keep at it until your case is completed. I went through a car accident that almost took my life away but thanks to the higher power and the Law Brothers, you won't even hesitate to choose them because I felt trust and integrity throughout my case and I feel happier in my life, which in my opinion, matters the most at the end of the day.

Jason Avelar

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