Each year, more than 130 children die from falls, and 2,500,000 are treated for injuries in emergency rooms.
Accidents are the leading causes of death and disability among children and young adults age 14 and under.
Not wearing bicycle helmets, improper use of electrical appliances by adults, young children playing with fire and unintentional poisonings are just a few of the hazards waiting to hurt children in the place where they should be the safest -- their homes.
The causes and consequences of injuries vary considerably by age and developmental level, reflecting differences in the child's ability to learn and understand about what is around them. Their ability to move around their environment also changes what should be considered "safe."
In 2008, 1,347 young passengers were killed in traffic accidents nationwide and 193,000 were injured. Every day, an average of 4 children under the age of 14 are killed and 529 injured in traffic accidents. These five states accounted for the majority of children killed: Texas (154), California (142), Florida (73), Georgia (65) and North Carolina (45) were the five deadliest states.
While auto accidents account for the majority of injuries in children, Eighty-one children were killed in bicycle accidents and another 52,000 were injured.
The Foundation Justice 4 Children Foundation primary mission is to educate and to increase awareness that ALL children accidents can be prevented. One of the Foundation's main event is called “April Fling” and during this month for the last 10 years, the foundation has given away 1000s of safety helmets.
Join us on the 24th of April at 10AM for a day of fun for the entire family plus help us help you to prevent an accident to your children. The location for this year's is at the Spiva Law Group Office Complex at 12056 Abercorn St (Directly across from St. Joseph's Hospital).
For more information, please visit our Foundation site at http://www.justice4children.org and http://www.aprilfling.com.... And, PLEASE make a donation....Hey, a dollar helps and $5.00 buys a helmet.
