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Correctly used child safety seats reduce fatalities by as much as 71%

Help your clients protect their children in the event of a vehicle crash by educating them about installing the right car seat and encouraging them to register the seat with the manufacturer to be informed in the event of a recall.

By Jayleen R. Heft | Updated on September 15, 2015

Did you know that motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 13 in the United States? In 2013, a child under 13 was involved in a crash every 33 seconds, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

One of the goals of Child Passenger Safety Week, September 13-19, 2015, is to encourage parents and caregivers to visit SaferCar.gov/TheRightSeat to determine if their child is in the right seat for his or her age and size and to locate a car seat inspection event in their area. Additionally, parents and caregivers are urged to register their child’s car seat with the manufacturer so they will be informed in the event of a recall.

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Jayleen R. Heft

Jayleen R. Heft

Jayleen Heft is the digital content editor for PropertyCasualty360.com. Contact her at [email protected].

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