The document discusses various child safety issues and statistics. It notes that all 50 states have child restraint laws but many children above age 4 still ride unrestrained. Child restraints were estimated to save 451 lives in 2004, most from child safety seats. 30 children also died in 2014 from heatstroke after being left in hot cars. Drowning is a major risk for children, with formal swimming lessons able to reduce the risk for ages 1 to 4. Air-filled or foam toys are not designed for safety in water. Most nonfatal playground injuries occur at public playgrounds like schools. Having consistent safety policies and training caregivers and teachers is key to preventing injuries. Parents who feel their child was hurt due to negligence should contact a law
5. All 50 states and the District of
Columbia have child restraint
laws on the books.
However, even though more
children now ride restrained
because of these laws, many
children, particularly those 4 and
older, still ride unrestrained.
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8. Among children under
5 years old, an estimated
451 lives were saved in 2004
by child restraint use.
Of these 451 lives saved, 413
were associated with the use
of child safety seats and 38
with the use of adult belts.
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15. Research has shown that
participation in formal
swimming lessons
can reduce the risk of
drowning among children
aged 1 to 4 years.
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19. About 75% of nonfatal
injuries related to
playground equipment occur
on public playgrounds.
Most occur at schools and
daycare centers.
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21. The single best way
to improve safety
and prevent injury
is to have sound
health and safety policies
that all teachers and caregivers
are taught and follow.
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23. If you feel that your child has
been hurt due to negligence,
leading to suffering or further injury,
then you should contact the
Law Offices of Wolf & Pravato
and learn about your rights
regarding child safety.
844-334-1783
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