Protecting Your Children In Your Car

Protecting Your Children In Your Car Paul J. Komyatte Gilbert, Ollanik & Komyatte, P.C. 5400 Ward Rd., Bldg. IV, Suite 200 Arvada, CO 80002 www.auto-law.com © Paul J. Komyatte 2010

Non-traffic deaths/injuries ,[object Object]

Traffic Deaths/Injuries ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Children Historically Have Come Last ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Children Historically Have Come Last ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Children Come Last – Shoulder Belts in Front but not in Back

Fixed Upper Anchor/ Ford Taurus Adjustable Upper Anchor/Dodge Durango Children Come Last – Adjustable Upper Anchors

Children Come Last – Airbags

Children Come Last – Side Bag, Torso Bags, Side Curtains ,[object Object]

1992 Chrysler Town & Country Interior Children Come Last – The Best Restraints Are Under-Utilized

Children Come Last – Booster Seat Gap Source http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/childps/ParentGuide2005/pages/MoreInfo.htm

Children Come Last – Car Seats & Restraints

Infants at Risk ,[object Object],[object Object]

Forward Facing Too Soon ,[object Object]

MISLEADING AND OUTDATED! Source: 4StepsFlyer[1].pdf located @ http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/portal/site/nhtsa/menuitem.9f8c7d6359e0e9bbbf30811060008a0c/

Forward Facing Too Soon ,[object Object],[object Object]

Example of a Quality Convertible Seat – Britax Boulevard (previously the Wizard) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Source: www.britaxusa.net

[object Object],[object Object],American Association of Pediatrics Recommendations, March 2002

[object Object],American Association of Pediatrics Recommendations, 2007

[object Object],*Source: 2007 Volvo XC90 Owners Manual Volvo Cars of America Recommendation, 2007

[object Object],Contrast AAP/Volvo with Dorel/Cosco *Source: www.Coscojuvenile.com

Out Of The Five Point Harness Too Soon ,[object Object]

Out Of The Five Point Harness Too Soon ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Example of a Quality Convertible Seat – Britax Boulevard (f/k/a the Wizard) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Source: www.britaxusa.net

Example of a Quality Forward Facing Five Point Harness for Larger Kids -- Britax Regent (f/k/a the Super Elite and Huskey) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Source: www.britaxusa.net

Out Of A Booster Seat Too Soon ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/childps/ParentGuide2005/pages/MoreInfo.htm

GOOD ADVICE! Source: 4StepsFlyer[1].pdf located @ http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/portal/site/nhtsa/menuitem.9f8c7d6359e0e9bbbf30811060008a0c/

Example of a Quality Booster Seat -- Britax Parkway ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Source: www.britaxusa.net

Example of an Inadequate Child Restraint Law – Colorado* ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],*C.R.S.A. § 42-4-236.

CO Child Restraint Law Lacking

BELT FIT “ Proper Fit” (according to numerous state statutes and defense experts)

Boosters Do Not Always Work ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Thus, the need for Shared Responsibility.

Best Child Restraint Practices ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Government Neglect ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Manufacturer Neglect ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

THE MANUFACTURERS HAVE IMPROPERLY DELEGED CHILD SAFETY TO OTHERS

[object Object],[object Object],Manufacturer Neglect Mercedes-Benz – Crash testing With Child Dummies

What Manufacturers Say Is Often At Odds With What They Do Source: Ford web site (as of August 2007).

Manufacturer Neglect – Rear Seat Restraints Often Don’t Work for Kids (“Forgotten Children”) Shoulder belt cuts across the child’s neck, which encourages improper use, such as wearing the belt behind the back, and can also lead to injuries. Failure to recess the buckles leads to poor lap belt geometry, in which the lap belt rides too high into the abdomen area, leading to serious injuries.

Long webbing on the buckle - promotes poor lap belt fit on children Recessed buckle – promotes a better lap belt fit on children Manufacturer Neglect – Failure to Use Recessed Buckles in Rear Seats

Manufacturer Neglect – Failure To Use Known, Feasible Alternative Designs ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Manufacturer Neglect – Car Seats ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Example of Manufacturer Neglect ,[object Object]

A NEW STATE AND NATIONAL AWARENESS ON CHILD SAFETY IS NEEDED

Protecting Your Children In Your Car

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