Car crashes are the leading cause of death among teenagers ages 15-19 and fatal injuries from crashes are the second most common cause of death among children who are ages 5-14. Just over 20% of all fatalities resulting from car crashes in the U.S. were children, ranging in ages from newborn to 19, according to the World Health Organization. The truth is, is that seat belts can help save lives, especially among children and adolescents, if used properly. Many child safety seats and booster seats are not installed or even used correctly, which is why parents must ensure that the seats and buckles are set up right the first time. Kids younger than 12 should always ride in the back seat for their safety, in the event airbags deployed in an accident. Try to enforce a rule about not moving or even starting the car until everyone is buckled in safely.
In Massachusetts, it has been estimated that 30% of individuals in the Commonwealth do not buckle up when they get behind the wheel as a driver or even as a passenger, despite regular ad campaigns that raise awareness for both the legal and deadly consequences. Teenage drivers are unfortunately renowned for not wearing seat belts, which all too often can end in tragedy for all involved. Putting your seat belt on is simple but its effects can be the difference between life and death. Seat belts prevent drivers and passengers from being ejected out of the vehicle and keep the body as restrained as possible, with specific protection focused on the person’s neck, head, and spine.
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Contact the Massachusetts injury lawyers with Kiley Law Group to find out about your legal options. Our car accident lawyers have 30 years of experience and a successful track record of obtaining seven figure wins for our clients in auto accident cases, medical malpractice, child birth injuries, brain injuries, and other personal injury cases. Call 800-410-2769 to receive a free legal consultation. And while the call is free, the information may be priceless.
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