3lilreds in NC Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Anyone BTDT? I rolled my van on Monday. It was... less than fun. (It was also not my fault. I feel compelled to mention that.) However, I walked away with a black eye, bruises, a few cuts, and some sore muscles. Yeah God! My question is, the car seat was in the van, but not the baby. Dh says the main concerns about car seats and accidents is the weight of the child compressing the Styrofoam and stuff. He thinks the seat is safe because there was no child in it at the time of the accident. If that is true, I am OK with using the seat, but would like a "definitive" answer if you KWIM. SO - if you have any insight, I would love to hear it! TIA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sputterduck Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Not sure, but if it is an issue, I think insurance companies tend to cover the cost of the seats after an accident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secular_mom Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 No, it's not safe to use a carseat that's been in an accident- whether the child was in the seat or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Jenny Flint Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 http://babyproducts.about.com/b/2006/02/20/can-i-re-use-a-car-seat-after-a-crash.htm I'm still really glad you're okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 I would definitely NOT use it. It holds too precious of cargo for me to take that chance on. Our insurance covered the cost of a new car seat when someone ran a red light and hit DH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babysparkler Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 I would definitely NOT use it. It holds too precious of cargo for me to take that chance on. Our insurance covered the cost of a new car seat when someone ran a red light and hit DH. :iagree: Sorry you were in an accident! Glad you are okay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3lilreds in NC Posted September 24, 2009 Author Share Posted September 24, 2009 I would definitely NOT use it. It holds too precious of cargo for me to take that chance on. Our insurance covered the cost of a new car seat when someone ran a red light and hit DH. See, this is how I feel too. Since I don't get a Humvee to drive over the next person who pulls out in front of me, I think I will insist on a new car seat for the boy. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlockOfSillies Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 My insurance company (AAA) asked about car seats in the car after my last accident. They paid for a new one. They said that, in a crash, the seat can sustain microscopic cracks and stress that wouldn't be visible to the naked eye, but could render the seat unsafe in future wrecks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staceyobu Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Yep... replace it. Insurance might pay for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fey Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 I concur with the other posters. If you have the money, and your insurance won't cover the cost, definitely replace the seat. If the insurance does, then you don't have to worry about the out-of-pocket expense, and you will lose maybe just a little less sleep over the safety of your child! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 I would definitely NOT use it. It holds too precious of cargo for me to take that chance on. Our insurance covered the cost of a new car seat when someone ran a red light and hit DH. :iagree: Dh rolled his truck onto its side about 5 years ago. He was alone, but had a car seat in the back. Insurance replaced it without any problem. I'm so glad that you're ok! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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