Many car seats need to be replaced if they were in a vehicle that was involved in a car accident. Even if the child was not in the car seat during the crash, the force of the crash could cause damage to the car seat, loosen a screw, weaken a part, etc. Most insurance companies will replace car sears right away and will reimburse for same-like model. The old car seat can also be recycled.
The At-Fault Driver’s Insurance Company Is Required To Replace Child Seats
Insurance Code § 11580.011 requires insurance companies to replace a car seat or reimburse the claimant for the cost of purchasing a new car seat if it was in use by a child during the collision or if it sustained a covered loss while in the vehicle. The claimant has the option to give the replaced car seat to their nearest California Highway Patrol office.
If the insurance company refuses to pay for a replacement, under California Civil Procedure Code § 340, a lawsuit must be brought within three years of the date of the incident.
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