Injuries to Children

Blog for Injuries to Children

• Child pacifiers Recalled due to Choking Hazard
• Consumers should be careful when using Tylenol with children
• Orthopedic Surgeons Offer Back to School Tips for Parents and KIds
• Children susceptible to post traumatic stress from pedestrian injuries
• Child Pedestrian Accidents Can Be Avoided in Tennessee
• Tennessee Dog Bite Victims are Often Children
• Motorcycle Injuries and Children
• The Ten Worst Toys
• Drug Research Targets Children, Researcher Under Investigation
• Swimming Lessons a Must for Toddlers

Library for Injuries to Children:

• Young Children Safer on Playground Slides without Parents [PDF]   
  Description: Many adults think it will be fun for a young child (less than 32 months) to ride down a playground slide on the adult's lap. Unfortunately this leads all to often to injuries caused by the weight of the adult if there is a fall. This study from the Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics reports that the tibia fractures that occurred were non-displaced, but required medical treatment.
• Research shows Parents Can Reduce the Risks of Teen Fatalities [PDF]   
  Description: The way that parents set rules and monitor teen driving can reduce the risks of their teens engaging in risky driving behavior including the use of cell phones while driving, or driving while intoxicated.
• Teen Driving Restrictions Save Lives [PDF]   
  Description: Restrictions on teen driving during night time hours, and limiting the number of teens allowed in the car reduce the risks of collisions and injuries to teens.
• Safe Practices for Children and Airbags [PDF]   
  Description: Airbags can save lives, but with children special precautions should be taken. This guide suggests the safe use of car seats with airbags for children from toddlers to age 6.
• Child Pedestrian Injuries Cause post-traumatic stress syndrome [PDF]   
  Description: In this policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatricians, doctors say that children who are in even minor pedestrian accidents will experience post-traumatic stress syndrome.
• Preventing Tennessee Pedestrian Accidents Involving Children   
  Description: A Tennessee pedestrian accident can lead to serious child injury and death. This article gives parents tips on preventing pedestrian accidents involving their children. Call 1-800-337-HURT (4878) or 1-615-356-2000 if your child has been injured in a pedestrian crash in Tennessee.
• Tennessee Children at Risk of Dog Bite Injuries   
  Description: Children have the highest rate of dog bite injuries in the United States. This article discusses dog bite cases involving children and the responsibility of the dog’s owner. Contact a Nashville injury lawyer today at 1-800-337-HURT (4878) or 1-615-356-2000 for a consultation.
• Child Seat Guidelines [PDF]   
  Description: When is your child big enough to change car seats? Guidelines for children's booster and other seats provide parents the information they need to make safe decisions about protecting children when they are passengers in a car.
• Airbag Risks to Children [PDF]   
  Description: When children are under 12, are unrestrained, or improperly restrained an airbag can cause them injury.
• Dog Bite Prevention and Treatment [PDF]   
  Description: Dog bites, children, dog bite prevention

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Web Resources for Injuries to Children:

• Tennessee dog bites can be prevented by the Humane Society's tips and training

  Description: Humane Society resources on dog bite prevention, including tips and training can be critical resources in protecting your family from dealing with a Tennessee dog bite.

• Choose the right car seat to protect your child from a Tennessee Car Accident

  Description: This site includes details about choosing and Installing a Child Seat and seat restraints for children from the time they are toddlers thru age 12. Seats and restraints are critical in protecting children during a Tennessee car accident.

• Keeping your child safe from a Tennessee car accident

  Description: Tennessee car accidents have a segment of victims who are more vulnerable than any other group - children. This site includes child passenger safety tips and data on the effectiveness of restraint systems.

• Prevention of dog bites and injury to Tennessee children

  Description: Tennessee children suffer dog bites continually. Dogs bite over 300,000 children each year, when it's too late to prevent the bite, knowing what treatment is necessary is important for all parents.

• Kid's Health

  Description: Kid's Health provides information about health issues and children that it is free of "doctor speak" and covers everything from infections to parenting skills.

• Dangerous Toys, Recalls

  Description: Any toy that has been recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission is identified here, along with the number of toys distributed, the known risks, and reported injuries.

• Dog Bite Law

  Description: Dog bite prevention and an overview of the law as it applies to dog bites.

• Dog Bite Prevention and Treatment

  Description: The American Veterinary Medical Association's tips on avoiding dog bites.

• Safe Kids Worldwide - Preventing Accidental Injury

  Description: An international not-for-profit with the mission of reducing uneccessary injuries to children worldwide.

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