While shopping carts may be ubiquitous at the grocery store, they are often dangerous for children and parents. Unfortunately, it’s been surprising that these cars cause issues for kids, with thousands of injuries each year.

The Washington Post reports that the average number of injuries exceeds 24,000 annually. Below is an illustrative video of things people do with shopping carts that many have probably never thought about.

As you can see in the above video, these accidents are not always the cart’s fault. Some of those people were being reckless. But there are ways that kids are hurt that can be particularly gruesome.

Kids have little digits and are also low. A few things come to mind below the sight of other shoppers with their carts. Furthermore, the levels of injuries range depending on the circumstances.

Unfortunately, these numbers are likely small because they count the number of children who visit the hospital due to such injuries. They do not include the names of children injured who heal at home.

The Statistics Are Not Complete?

These figures are also partial, depending on age. All of these kids cited in the statistics are for children under 15. So this means that even more teenagers are injured each year and are not quantified.

The types of injuries vary, but all highlight the potential hazard of carts, especially if they are not adequately secured.

Many children face head injuries. According to the stats, 78.1% of the damage includes the head, especially soft tissue injuries. Significant concussions are also caused by falls out of the children’s seats.

There are a series of potential damages that could result from these carts, including:

• Fingers trapped by moving metal
• Falling or slipping out of the child’s seat
• Issues with wheels, including running over fragile feet or hands.

No matter the point, it is essential not just to let it go. Such an ailment could lead to further medical problems, especially for a growing body. Make sure your child has proper medical care and attention.

Contact an attorney if you need assistance finding the proper care or a means to pay for it. Improper design or maintenance of these carts may have caused your little one preventable pain and suffering.