Children & Car Accidents; the Alarming Statistics
By far the best type of joint damage accident involving children are those that also include vehicle accidents. According to the National Center for Statistics and Analysis (NCSA), 250,000 children are injured each year in accidents coche.Esto means that on any given day nearly 700 children are injured due to accidents on our roads. Of 250,000 children are injured each year, about 2,000 die from their injuries. Children represent about 5% of all deaths due to car accidents. In fact, for children between the ages of 2 and 14, auto accidents are the leading cause of death.The crashes are the leading cause of acquired disability (eg, brain damage, paralysis, etc.) for children at national. And about 20% of children who die in a car accident each year die in accidents involving a driver who is legally intoxicated. Almost half of these children were killed while riding as passengers in a car driven by a driver intoxicado.La not wearing a seat belt or use a child safety seat is a contributing factor in over half the cases of children who die in traffic accidents. Not only is a child unrestricted potential distraction for the driver of the vehicle, but also the non-use of seat belts dramatically increases the likelihood that a child could suffer more serious harm and the National Highway Traffic muerte.Según Safety Administration (NHTSA), at least 72% of the 3,500 observed child safety restraints in vehicles were being used incorrectly. When that happens, the risk that the child suffers an injury or more serious injuries rises even further. NHTSA estimates that a well installed and used child safety seat reduces a child's risk of death by 71% of children and 54% for children ages 1 to 4.Cada state requires the use of seat approved child safety for children under 5 years. According to the NCSA only have a compliance rate of 90% with respect to the use of approved safety seats for children under this age. In particular, a recent study found that a key factor influencing the increased risk of harm to children in crashes when the child is moved from a premature child restraint system to a seat and then allowed to sit in the seat front too soon (Source: Partners for Child Passenger Safety Fact and Trend Report, 2006.)
Children & Car Accidents in Washington State: the Laws & the Statistics
All states, including Washington, require the use of child safety seats approved for children younger than 5 years. According to the NCSA only have a compliance rate of 90% with respect to the use of approved safety seats for children under this age. The Washington State Patrol (WSP) recommends that for children under 1 or weighing under 20 pounds. , Parents should follow the guidelines of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), being the child facing the rear of the vehicle. Children who are ages 1 to 4 and weigh 20 to 40 pounds can sit facing the front of the vehicle. Children between the ages of 4 and 8, or who are no taller than 4'9'', Washington law requires booster seats (including lap belts and harness) will be used. The WSP recommends that the booster seat also comply with the AAP guidelines. The child restraint system must be properly used in accordance with instructions in both the seat and PSM vehículo.El manufacturer also recommends the use of an approved safety seat if: (1) the child's knees do not bend comfortably on the edge of your seat, (2) the child will not sit with your hips all the way to the back seat of the car, (3) if the belt is not in the top of the thighs of the child, (4) if the shoulder harness is not centered on the child's shoulder and chest, or (5) whether the child can not sit with the above conditions throughout the viaje.En particular, a recent study found that a key factor influencing the increased risk of harm to children in crashes when the child is moved from a premature child restraint system to a seat and then allowed to sit in the front seat too soon (Source: Partners for Child Passenger Safety Fact and Trend Report, 2006).. Parents can visit the website of the Washington State Safety Coalition restriction to verify the Buyer's Guide current car seats and car seats seguridad.La Washington law also requires children under 13 should ride in the back seat, where practical. AAP guidelines also recommend that children under 13 sit in the back seat, regardless of whether the vehicle is equipped with side air bag. The age of 13 years may seem an arbitrary figure, but studies show that most children this age are still smaller than the average adult. So to reduce the risk of serious injury, it is logical that the law requires that children under this age to sit in the back of vehículo.Curiosamente, children are not required to wear seat belts when traveling by school bus . The NHTSA has determined that school buses have already "built in protection" for children based on the special construction and size of the bus seats to seat belt restrictions are not necessary. However, school bus accidents that occur at speeds above 35 mph, still pose a serious risk of harm to children who ride the bus. There are precautions that, if exercised, could reduce the risk of serious injuries in bus accidents. If your child's bus has no seat belts, teach your child to ride in the front of the bus and never be on the bus while it is moving. Studies have also shown that two children riding in a bench seat have a lower risk of injury to three (3) the occupants asiento.Las schools must provide adequate adult supervision while children are boarding and exiting the bus. All bus stops should be located in secure locations that minimize the need for children to cross the street. Parents would do well to trace route to your child's normal school to detect potential danger points and instruct their children to walk along and across the street.