Do you have to replace kids booster after an accident?

Question:
hi my husband had a car accident yesterday and the children weren't in the car, they have standard booster seats and a friend has ow told me that i will have to replace them? is this right? would understand if a baby seat but not and not a high speed accident just drove into someoneso front damage only? thanks

Answers:

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Unlike baby car seats, booster seats are only to raise the child so that the car seat belt is in the correct position to fit around them properly. If your booster seats have a removable cover so that you can see that the cushion is obviously not damaged, then you do not need to replace them. If you cannot see whether the cushion is damaged or not, it would be wise to replace them.

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All the best.

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I would check with a local traffic authority. I thought you would only replace it, if it was damaged.

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If the kids weren't in the car seats, then no. If the kids were in the seats, then yes. Any weight against the seat belts and restraints is multiplied in an accident which could stretch them out, making them unsafe to use again. The same holds true for the seat belts that come equipped with the car -- they need to be replaced, too.

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i would have them inspected by chp if u dont wanna do that i would replace them think about it, better safe than sorry

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hi yeah you do need to replace them as they may have been damaged and you cannot see it. when this happened to us our insurance paid to have new car seats.

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For the price of a few quid or my childs safety I would just change them..........

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just make sure the only booster seats are still sturdy and useful

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My hubby done same thing and we didnt replace them. The kids were'nt in there at time that was good. Its just baby seats they tell you it safer. Hope hubby ok

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It's extremely unlikely, especially as the children weren't in the car at the time. From what you've said, it was only a minor accident so it's highly unlikely that they would need replacing. However, it is essential that you mention this to your insurance company if it is necessary to contact them as a result of the accident.

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yes yuo should replace them because thay could be dammanged

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I am not sure about a booster since there are no internal harnesses. A harnessed seat would definately have to be replaced. There is a message board full of very nice people who could probably answer your question:
car-seat.org.
You do not have to register to ask a question. If they do need to replaced, there is a good chance your insurance will reimburse you or cover it.

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The only state I'm aware of that MANDATES car seat replacement is California...if the car seat was IN USE, i.e. a child was sitting in it, when an accident happened. You are required to to cut the strap on the car seat & turn it into the CHP.
If you're in a bordering state of CA...it is NOT mandatory.

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Have them inspected just to be safe,i would not run out and buy new ones right away.
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