Children and Utah Accidents | Study Shows Children Are At Risk For Spincal Cord Injuries
A recent article from Reuters Health has some important safety information for parents. Researchers at two Australian hospitals have found that children under the age of 12 are at an increased risk of suffering a spinal cord injury during a car accident. According to the study, children under 12 were seven times more likely to sustain a serious spine injury than teenagers. The children studied in the research had all been restrained, leading researchers to hypothesize that the heightened risk stems from standard safety belts not fitting young children properly. Therefore, experts advise parents to use booster seats for children who do not fit into standard child safety seats, but are not yet big enough for the standard safety belt. Researchers suggest parents use booster seats until their children are 4 feet, 9 inches and can sit with their knees over the front of the seat cushion. As a guideline, the shoulder strap of the seatbelt should pass over the center of the chest and the lap belt should cross over the hip bones.
Did you know that over 27,000 commuters are injured in Utah traffic accidents every year? These wrecks can result in serious health implications, including spinal cord damage or Utah traumatic brain injury. For more information on health implications of spinal cord injuries, read the article “What You Need To Know About Spinal Cord Injuries” in the Christensen Law Firm’s online library If you or a loved one has suffered a serious Utah injury because of another person’s negligence, you have the right to full compensation. The Utah accident lawyers at the Christensen Law Firm can provide you with the expert legal representation you need to receive the settlement you deserve. For a free consultation, call 801.506.0800.
