Child accident statistics are no longer being collected
Child accident statistics have not been collected in the UK since 2002, making it extremely difficult to develop effective child safety policies and initiatives. This article examines the reasons behind the data cessation and looks at ongoing campaigns to reintroduce the collection of child accident statistics.
School trips cancelled over fears of the dreaded child accident claim
Growing numbers of schools are cancelling educational visits and days out. Teachers are increasingly concerned that a child accident claim may be made in the event of something going wrong.
Faulty pushchairs recalled over child injury risk
A million Maclaren single and double umbrella pushchairs have been recalled in the United States after a number of child injuries.
MacLaren Pushchairs pays out compensation after child accident claim
Pushchair manufacturer McLaren has agreed to compensate over 40 British children who were injured by their bestselling fold-up pushchair.
Father sues council over daughter’s tripping accident
The father of a five-year old girl is seeking compensation for his daughter after a trip on a broken pavement caused her to fall and injure herself.