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Common Causes of Serious Pediatric Injury

Common Causes of Serious Pediatric Injury

Some of the most common causes of serious injuries in children include motor vehicle accidents, drowning, suffocation, poisoning, burns, and falls. If your child suffered a serious injury as a result of someone else’s negligence, speak to a personal injury lawyer immediately about your rights to compensation under the law.


Car Accidents

Car accidents are the leading cause of death for kids ages five to nineteen. Nearly 150 children visit emergency departments each hour due to car accidents.


Drowning

Drowning is the leading cause of death for kids between the ages of one and four. Each day in the United States, an estimated three children die from drowning. Pool owners are often required to implement safety measures to protect neighborhood children from drowning.


Suffocation

Infants are especially vulnerable to suffocation while asleep. Toddlers are at the highest risk of choking on small objects or improperly chewed food.


Poisoning

On an average day, two children are killed by poisonous substances. More than 300 children up to nineteen years old seek emergency care for poisoning each day in the United States. Medicines, household chemicals, and cleaners are most often responsible.


Burns

On average, burn injuries kill two children each day. More than 300 children and teens seek emergency treatment for burns in the United States each day. Younger children are more often burned by liquids or steam, while older children are more often burned by contact with open flames.


Falls

Falls are the leading cause of nonfatal injuries among children. Each day in the United States, an estimated 8,000 children seek emergency medical care due to falls.


Craig Swapp & Associates Can Help

Serious pediatric injuries can affect children for their entire lives. If your child has been injured because of someone else, let us help. 

The lawyers at Craig Swapp & Associates can examine the details of your child’s injury and help you determine the best next steps. Call us at
1-800-404-9000 or visit us at our website.

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