At The Hundley Law Firm we believe nothing is more important than the safety of your children.   We therefore ask that you look at the resources available to educate yourself about what kind of safety seat your child requires.   We have attached an English and Spanish Handout from the California CHP for you reivew. 

Under California law children MUST be secured in an appropriate child passenger restraint (safety seat or booster seat) IN THE BACK SEAT OF A VEHICLE until they are at least 6 years old or weigh at least 60 pounds —   See handout on California Vehicle Restraint Laws. 

You should also know the four stages for kids:  (1) when they must be in a rear-facing car seat, (2) when you can turn the car seat around to face forward, (3) when they can be in a booster seat, and (4) when they can get out of the booster seat and simply sit in the back seat — See handout on the 4 stages for kids.

Most car safety seat manufacturers recommend replacement of any safety seat that was in use and  involved in an accident no matter the severity of the accident.  Insurance companies in California are required to replace such safety seats.   Thus, if your child was in a safety seat and you were involved in an accident you should replace your it to ensure your child is safe next time.  —   See Insurance Code 

Stay safe and protect the children.  If you are unfortnately involved in an accident and need help, call us at 310-348-8106 or contact us at info@HundleyLawFirm.com. 

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