What to Do with a Car Seat After an Accident
When you get into a car accident with a child’s car seat in the vehicle, you have the choice to keep it or buy a new one. Since there are no laws regarding seat replacement or disposal, whether someone should replace a car seat after a crash is up to the manufacturer.
While some car seat manufacturers allow you to keep your seat as long as the accident is minor, others require you to discontinue use and replace it regardless of the severity of the crash. If you have a car seat in your vehicle and have recently been in a collision, here’s what you need to know.
NHTSA Car Seat Guidelines