Our pets are our furry best friends, and in some cases, they may even feel like family members. If you find yourself traveling by car quite often and need to bring your pets along with you, it’s important to know how to keep your fuzzy buddies safe. Whether you’re driving with a cat passenger or a dog passenger, you should know about the best ways to prepare your car and monitor your driving behavior to reduce the risk for your pets.
Secure Your Pet
One of the most important things to remember is keeping your pets safe in your car. Make sure your pet is secure. This is for their safety and theirs as if you are in a collision; your beloved pet may become a projectile that can endanger you and your other passengers. Make sure to invest in a quality crate or cat carrier that can be secured to the floor or seat of your vehicle.
Keep Your Pet Comfortable
Keeping your pet comfortable is also important when you think about keeping them safe. Make sure you bring along pet food, a water bowl, and treats or toys that can reduce their anxiety and allow them to relax while in your car. This is especially important if you are on a long car journey. You may also want to bring a dog or cat bed to keep your pet physically comfortable.
Make Your Car Accessible
To keep your pet safe and comfortable, you should make sure your car is accessible for your pet. You can ensure this by investing in a pet ramp, which is especially helpful for larger animals like dogs who may not be sitting in a carrier.
Keep Rubber Mats and Towels in the Car
Part of keeping your car hospitable and safe in general is making sure you keep it neat and tidy. If you often drive with an animal, you may want to pick up some rubber cargo mats that can be easily removed and rinsed when needed.
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- Car accidents – Our lawyers have extensive experience handling car accident cases. We will work to identify the party or parties at fault for the crash and build a case to demonstrate persuasively how the parties caused the accident and your injuries. We will seek fair and full compensation through a negotiated settlement or at trial if necessary.
- Truck accidents – Thousands of large commercial trucks travel the roads of Texas every single day. Unfortunately, careless truck drivers and trucking companies disregarding safety put innocent people at risk of serious injuries. If you’ve been injured in a truck accident, let our experienced Texas personal injury lawyers stand up to the trucking companies and insurers on your behalf.
- Motorcycle accidents – Motorcycle riders often suffer grievous injuries in crashes caused by other motorists. Too many motorcycle accidents in Corpus Christi are caused by careless drivers who don’t look for motorcycle riders or violate their right of way. Our personal injury lawyers will work to cut through the bias and stigma against motorcycle riders. Our goal is to seek the financial compensation that you’ll need to recover from a serious motorcycle accident and injuries such as bone fractures, road rash, or traumatic brain injury.
- Product liability – Product manufacturers have a legal obligation to make products that are safe for their intended uses and to warn consumers of any risks that may come with the product. When products have design or manufacturing defects or undisclosed dangers, the product manufacturer may be legally responsible for injuries suffered by consumers. Our attorneys can help you evaluate whether you have a valid product liability claim.
- Brain injury – Brain injuries can leave accident victims with disabilities that leave them unable to work or perform many tasks of daily living. Seeking compensation for a brain injury in an accident often proves incredibly complex. The brain injury survivor may seek compensation for anticipated future medical care and the medical care already provided. Our personal injury lawyers can help you through the difficult recovery process following a brain injury and will fight to make sure you have the resources you need.
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- Wrongful death – If you have lost a loved one due to the negligent or reckless actions of another party, your family deserves to seek accountability and compensation from those at fault for the wrongful death. Our caring and dedicated attorneys can help guide you and your family through this difficult and painful time and seek justice for your loved one.
