Driving with pets means there are safety issues both for the pets and the drivers.
If there is an accident and the pets are not secured they can easily be injured as they are thrown around the car. In addition, they can escape and often owners of pets are distraught if their animal disappears in an area they do not know, hundreds of miles from home. So you owe it to your pet to ensure they are well secured or kept in a carrier which is secured inside the vehicle.
An unsecured pet can also cause injury to the driver or passengers who could be struck by an unrestrained animal in the event of an accident which can lead to injury.
Even if there is no accident, a pet which is loose in a vehicle can cause the driver to become distracted and that can also lead to an accident. They can also block the driver’s vision from the side or rear mirrors. Distraction is especially prevalent if the animal is in the front seat of the vehicle and that should never be allowed. Not only due to the danger of distraction, but also because they can be seriously injured by the air bag if it inflates in the event of a collision, in the same way that young children can be.
If you or someone you love has been have been seriously injured in an accident in North Carolina, please call the Concord accident attorneys of the McIntosh Law Firm at (704) 892-1699 or contact us online today to schedule your free consultation and learn more about you rights and how we can help.
