Anytime a loved one is hurt it’s devastating but there’s no situation in which it’s worse than when a child is hurt or killed. A person acting negligently in a seemingly minor way can unfortunately change your life as a parent. There’s nothing that can be done to erase the pain you’re feeling but there are steps that can be taken to hold the at-fault party responsible. Read on to learn the most common ways in which American children are injured and then contact Law Offices of Michael A. Kahn at (310) 209-1600 if you need a consultation.
Children are involved in many kinds of accidents
A child can be hurt in just about any way an adult can but in many cases injuries to children are more serious than they are to adults. Some of the most common injury-causing accidents for children include:
- Car accidents. The number of deaths in car accidents for children younger than 13 has gone down since the mid-70s but about 25% of unintentional injury deaths for kids in this age frame are the result of a car accident.
- Bike accidents. The good news is that deaths caused by bike accidents have gone down by 91% when compared to 1975, in part due to bike helmets. That said, more than 250,000 children are injured on bikes each year.
- Bus accidents. As of 2006, the average number of children injured in school bus accidents was about 17,000. About half of them were the result of hitting another vehicle and about 25% of school bus accidents happened when children were boarding or getting off the bus.
- Pedestrian accidents. Another impressive stat: Deaths of children as pedestrians have declined 90% since 1975. However, there were still more than 160 pedestrian deaths of children in 2014.
- Playground accidents. Around 200,000 kids under the age of 14 are hurt on playgrounds every year and about 45% of those accidents are severe.
- Injuries caused by toys. Every three minutes in the U.S., a child is treated in the emergency room for an injury related to a toy. For young kids, the most likely culprit is choking on small parts. For older kids, the most likely culprit is being hurt riding a toy.
As you can see, there are many ways children can be injured. The first step after your child is hurt is to get them medical attention. Your next step is to contact Law Offices of Michael A. Kahn.
Do you have a personal injury case? Call us today to find out
If your child was injured and you believe you may have a personal injury case then the best option is to contact Law Offices of Michael A. Kahn at (310) 209-1600 as soon as possible. Remember that there is a statute of limitations on filing a case. We are here to find the best way for you to move forward.
