Taking Precautions to Prevent Traumatic Brain Injury
There are two ways to help prevent the occurrence of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) from harming your child: protection and education. Infants and toddlers are generally unable to protect themselves, so it’s up to you as their parent to help keep them from dangerous situations. Older children can benefit from safety education to help them know how to best protect themselves.
Protecting your child from a TBI at any age is a matter of keeping your home safe from hazardous situations and knowing that where your child plays is a safe area. For infants and toddlers, baby gates on staircases and window guards can help prevent falls. Keeping flooring clear of toys and other debris is also important for people of all ages.
Educating older children on proper safety habits is also a good way to help minimize the risk of a TBI. If your children are active bicycle or skateboard riders, stress the importance of helmet use. Massachusetts law dictates that bicycle riders ages 16 years and younger must wear a helmet. The helmet should fit snugly and meet the American National Standards Institute guidelines for safety helmets.
If your child participates in sports, make sure they are also wearing the proper safety equipment. Baseball and tackle football are both sports that have increased risks for head injuries, and helmets should be worn at all times. Proper use of safety restraints while traveling in cars can help prevent traumatic brain injuries in the event of a serious car accident.
There are many causes of traumatic brain injury and while not all are preventable, you can help minimize the risk by taking time to protect your children and teaching them to protect themselves. Even the most diligent parents can still experience the trauma of a serious injury to their child, and an Andover child injury lawyer can help you through this difficult time.
Contacting a Massachusetts Child Injury Lawyer
If your child suffered a traumatic brain injury in Massachusetts as the result of the negligence of another, you and/or your child may be entitled to compensation to help with medical bills and ongoing medical treatments. To learn more about child injuries, order this free book, Dealing with a Nightmare: The Essential Steps to Take if Your Child Suffers a Serious Injury. The Massachusetts child injury lawyers at Kiley Law Group serve clients in the greater Boston area and will advocate for fair compensation for your child’s injuries. For a no cost evaluation of your child’s injury case, contact us today at 1-800-930-8145.
