During the past decade, almost 200 children between ages 4 and 7 have been killed in Florida car accidents. Almost 1,000 have been injured. However, in the state of Florida, children 4 years old and above are allowed to ride in vehicles without a booster seat despite a national study by the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia that found booster seats can reduce the risk of injury in children ages 4 through 7 by 59 percent.
Next year, things may change. State Senator Thad Altman is about to file a bill that would make booster seats mandatory for children ages 4 through 7. The new bill will be debated during next year's legislative session, which begins in March.
Stay tuned to Noyes Legal News for updates on this proposed law and others that could effect your family.
