Dr. Samuel Stephenson, a pediatric emergency medicine specialist with Emergency Resources Group, appeared on WJXT4’s The Morning Show to discuss the most common accidents that send children to the emergency room. He highlighted that falls are the leading cause, followed by motor vehicle accidents, crashes involving ATVs, e-bikes, golf carts, bicycles, and e-scooters, and animal-related injuries such as bites or scratches.
The discussion focused on how families in Jacksonville can prevent these injuries as children become more active in the spring. Parents are encouraged to supervise outdoor play, use proper safety gear, and teach children safe behavior around animals…