Any driver in Illinois who will have children in their vehicle needs to understand there are various laws in place regarding child car seats and seatbelts. Seatbelts and car seats are one of the main ways to keep drivers and passengers inside the vehicle safe if an accident occurs.
An unsecured child is much more likely to sustain severe injuries in an accident than a child who is properly secured in a car seat or an appropriate restraint. Here, we want to discuss what the Illinois law says about car seats and children wearing seatbelts. If you have been involved in an accident involving a child, speak to a Chicago car accident lawyer at Seidman, Margulis & Fairman, LLP today.