Small girl from Auto Caught: Supervisory duty in criticism!

Small girl from Auto Caught: Supervisory duty in criticism!

Ada-Christen-Gasse, Österreich - A tragic incident recently occurred in Austria, in which a little girl was seriously injured after it was hit by a car. The accident occurred when a 41-year-old driver from Ada-Christen-Gasse wanted to turn into a private car park. The driver initially stopped to make it possible for a pedestrian, but overlooked his daughter. As a result, the child suffered serious head injuries and was immediately cared for by paramedics of the career rescue. It was then transported to a hospital by a rescue helicopter. Fortunately, there was no danger to the girl, despite the serious injuries.

The legal consequences for the people involved can be derived from the circumstances of the accident. Display for negligent bodily harm was filed against the driver, since his view was severely impaired by an incorrectly parked delivery van. But the girl's 40-year-old father could also be held responsible for the incident. He is accused of violating his duty of supervision on the sidewalk.

supervisory duty of the parents

The case raises basic questions about the duty of supervision that apply to parents and supervisors in Austria. In theory, toddlers always have to be carefully looked after and must never be left out of sight. A supervisory obligation can be taken over by parents and babysitters. A high degree of attention is required to prevent accidents, especially in dangerous environments, such as road traffic. According to the [KFV] (https://www.kfv.at/ Lawliche-fleich-falche-welche-sicht--s-eltern-Oder-babysitter-ueber-kinder/), the intensity of the duty of supervision depends on various factors, including the maturity of the child and the specific situation.

statistics show that in 2023 over 115,000 children were injured in Austria and 19 killed. This illustrates the need to take the supervisory duties seriously and always take care of the children safely. Even in cases of leisure activities, such as in the swimming pool, parents are responsible because the supervision is not automatically taken over by the lifeguard.

the general accident balance

The current incident is part of a worrying tendency in accident statistics. In 2023, according to the Interior Ministry, a total of 1,503 children under the age of 15 were injured in traffic accidents. A significant proportion of these accidents, namely 386, occurred in the Vienna greater area. The evaluation of the [KFV children's accident balance 2022] (https://www.kfv.at/wp-content/uploads/2023/1_pa_kfv_kinder ankhlez-2022.pdf) illustrates that despite all prevention measures and safety measures, serious accidents always pass.