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Category: Child Injuries
Children Involved in Vehicle Crashes Every 33 Seconds
April 17, 2017 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Child Injuries, Personal InjuryAccording to a SafeKidsWorldwide.com report in September 2016, every 33 seconds a child is involved in a vehicle crash. That is 2,600 children under the age of 13.
Growing Number of Children Suffering Chemical Eye Burn Injuries from Laundry Detergent Pods
March 13, 2017 | Category: Child Injuries, Defective Products, Personal InjuryIn a research letter published February 2, 2017 in the medical journal JAMA Ophthalmology, researchers indicate that single-use detergent pods now account for more than a quarter of all child chemical eye burn injuries each year, increasing dramatically from just a few years ago.
Furniture Tip-Overs - A Danger for Children
December 23, 2016 | Category: Child Injuries, Personal InjuryNationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio says that “most parents do not think of furniture and TVs as dangerous. However, when these items tip over, serious injury can, and does, occur.
When Toy Shopping Think Safety
December 16, 2016 | Category: Child Injuries, Personal InjuryA twinkle comes to children’s eyes as their faces light up on Christmas morning. When children are playing with their new toys, the last thing that comes to parents’ minds is the children ending up in emergency rooms. That is exactly what may happen if children receive toys on the “10 Worst Toys” list.
ASTM International Updates World Toy Safety Standards
November 21, 2016 | Category: Child Injuries, Personal InjuryAs we enter the holiday season, most of us will be shopping for toys for the children on our lists. The ASTM International (American Society for Testing and Materials) announced October 20, 2016 that the World Toy Safety Standard has been updated and will be published as F963-16.
Prevent Pedestrian Accidents - Halloween Safety Tips for Parents & Drivers
October 28, 2016 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Child Injuries, Personal InjuryEvery year children look forward to dressing up for Halloween and participating in the age-old custom of trick-or-treating. However, the risk of children being injured by motorists increases greatly according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
A Year-Round Concern - Driving When School Is In Session
October 19, 2016 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Child Injuries, Personal InjuryEvery August/September there is a lot of media coverage cautioning drivers to be on the lookout for school buses, reminding drivers of school-bus laws and safety around schools and bus stops. What about the rest of the year?
Theme and Water Parks May Require More Oversight
September 14, 2016 | Category: Child Injuries, Personal InjuryThere has been an increase in the number of theme park ride-related accidents over the past month. This increase has renewed the calls for better safety regulations. Experts are urging the government to provide more oversight for amusement and water parks in the country.
National Safety Council (NSC) Calls for Appropriate Child Passenger Restraints
September 7, 2016 | Category: Child Injuries, Personal InjuryIn a press release on August 12, 2016, the NSC called for, “uniform child passenger safety practices across multiple modes of transportation, including school buses, airplanes and personal vehicles.
More Than Half of Pedestrian Fatalities In School bus-Related Crashes Are Children
August 15, 2016 | Category: Child Injuries, Personal InjuryStanfield Elementary School in Arizona reports that school buses may be the safest form of highway transportation; however, the most dangerous part of the school bus ride is getting on and off the school bus.