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E-scooter accidents are causing a sharp rise in severe brain injuries among unsupervised children under 16, despite a legal ban and lack of helmets.
E-scooter accidents have surged as the leading cause of traumatic brain injuries in children, with 26 severe cases treated in 18 months at Temple Street Hospital since e-scooter laws took effect in May 2024.
Despite a legal ban on riders under 16, most injured children were unsupervised and lacked helmets, with falls from loss of control, potholes, or curves causing most injuries.
Emergency departments nationwide report rising child visits, including serious trauma requiring extended hospital stays, and long-term effects like headaches and behavioral changes are emerging.
Medical professionals urge stronger enforcement, parental awareness, and a government review of current regulations.
Los accidentes de e-scooter están causando un fuerte aumento en las lesiones cerebrales graves entre los niños menores de 16 años sin supervisión, a pesar de una prohibición legal y la falta de cascos.