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• Serious Bicycle Injuries: What to Do (Part A)
• Serious Bicycle Injuries: What to Do (Part B)

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Children and Boating Safety (Part B)

Because children are developing physically and their swimming skills aren't as strong as adults', they are governed by special safety laws. Many states require children under 12 to wear a personal flotation device (PFD), or life jacket, at all times when on a boat in motion. This applies to any type of vessel, including Grandpa's fishing boat. Toy "life savers" and inflatable rafts are not acceptable; PFDs must be of Coast Guard-approved grade.

Special Concerns Regarding Small Children

When children are on board and a boating adventure is underway, it is up to parents to enforce safety laws. Children tend to move about, and accidents tend to become injuries fast on the water. Attentive parents can take steps to prevent capsizing, overboard falls and drowning.

Parents should enforce the following safety measures onboard:

• Safe distribution of weight, especially in small boats
• Seating restriction within safety zones
• Proper life jacket fit and use

Adults should demonstrate how to keep a low center of gravity when moving about a small boat, and how to arrange themselves for even weight distribution. Children should sit only in designated seats, within guardrails if applicable. It may be against state law to sit on an unprotected bow, gunwales or other risky surfaces. The increased chance of falls or injuries may lead to lawsuits as well. To prevent drowning, PFDs must be secured, not hanging loosely.

Children appreciate becoming involved in boating safety. Parents can direct kids who want to spend time on the water to the "kidsite" sponsored by the National Safe Boating Council.

When you are interviewing personal injury attorneys ask critical questions, like: how long have you been practicing; what is the largest settlement or verdict you've obtained, and do you have experience with boating accidents? The Law Office of Thomas M. Kiley, located in Andover, Massachusetts takes time when speaking with you about your case and works with you on a contingent fee basis so there are NO FEES unless our trained personal injury lawyers wins your case. Call now for a FREE evaluation of your case - 1-800-410-2769.

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