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Posted on 1/18/2012Gloucester County Car Accident Claims Life of One
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Posted on 9/7/2011Bus Driver Sentenced for Fatal Montgomery County Bus Accident
Posted on 7/25/2011Four Teens Fatally Injured in Single Vehicle Chester County Car Crash

Keep Children Protected from Fatal Car Accidents and Injuries

Injuries to children are heartbreaking, especially when they could have been prevented. Bucks County personal injury lawyer Michael L. Saile, Jr. believes that children should be kept safe at all costs and deserve protection from possible auto accident injury. In the United States, motor vehicle injuries are responsible for the majority of child deaths. And what goes on inside the car - or doesn't - often puts children at a greater risk for injuries in serious, and often fatal accidents.

Car seats and booster seats are designed to keep young children safe in the car, but too often these devices are misused, or, in some cases, not used at all. Parents should make sure they understand the correct way to use car seats and booster seats.

Be A Good Influence

One study showed that 40% of children riding with "unbelted drivers" were also unrestrained. Using age and size appropriate car and booster seats can cut the fatal accident deaths to children in half.

Do Not Drink and Drive

Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is an extremely dangerous behavior at any time, but this is especially true when there are children riding in the car. More than 2/3 of children who sustained fatal injuries in the United States were riding with a drunk driver at the time of the fatal accident. Even drivers who were not legally drunk but who had been drinking contributed to 1/4 of the fatal accident injuries to children. ALWAYS re-think getting behind the wheel after drinking, especially when a child's life is in your hands.

Safely Positioning Child Passengers

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that children under 12 be kept out of the front seat. In general, it is much safer for children to ride in the backseat because children should not sit in front of airbags. The deployment of an airbag in the wake of an PA car accident could inflict injury upon a small child, including burns or abrasions.

Seatbelts Matter

Always double check that your childrens' seatbelts are buckled before starting the car and always ensure that you have installed the car seat or booster seat correctly so that it is secure. You may not be able to prevent an accident from occurring, but you can take numerous measures to prevent your child from sustaining a fatal injury in a Bucks County or Mercer County auto accident.

Child Injury Claims

If your child has been injured in a car accident in the Philadelphia area, contact the Bucks County injury lawyers at Saile & Saile LLP. These experienced attorneys will provide personalized legal guidance so that you can move forward with your case. To make sure you are always prepared in the aftermath of a Bucks County or Mercer County auto accident, download your FREE copy of the PA Car Accident Book here.