Children’s Products can Cause Injuries or Death
Children experience harm every day across the country due to the presence of unsafe products that are designed specifically for them. How many of these products are putting your children at risk?
Common Issues
No parent intentionally exposes a child to danger, yet most homes have danger lurking everywhere! Some of the common products designed with children in mind can be more dangerous than you’d ever expect:
- Bassinets and cribs may have defective hinges or side-drop apparatuses, or even problems with slats;
- Children’s attire and toys that are made with toxic materials or that has loose buttons or strings can be problematic;
- Children’s toys often have detachable parts that are small enough to be choking hazards;
- Bouncers and walkers may tip or collapse unexpectedly;
- High chairs may not support youngsters properly;
- Baby carriers and strollers may pinch, collapse or scratch children;
- Car seats may not be properly crash-tested;
- Baby crib bunkers, quilts, carriers, and other products could pose suffocation hazards.
Everyday Injuries that Lead to Hospitalization or Death
Tragically, accidents involving products like these can occur in a flash, giving parents and caregivers little time to intervene to prevent harmful outcomes. Some of the most frequent issues that send babies and children to the ER include:
- Bruises or lacerations that occur due to items that collapse or to exposure to sharp edges;
- Asphyxiation or choking from bedding or other soft items, or from choking on small parts;
- Poisoning from toxic plastics or substances on toys;
- Strangulation from rail gaps, straps, and cords;
- Head, neck, and spinal injuries from falls out of high chairs, walkers, and bouncers;
- Internal injuries from auto accidents when not properly secured in an approved car seat.
Determining Liability
Naturally, when a child suffers significant injuries everyone looks for someone to blame. Legally, a number of different parties may have some liability:
- Manufacturers who fail to properly safety-test products, who design unsafe products, or who use subpar materials in the manufacture of children’s products;
- Retailers or distributors who do not heed recall notices;
- Care providers who do not remove hazards from environments occupied by babies and children.
Pursuing a Lawsuit
When children are seriously harmed due to problems with a product, an effective personal injury attorney can assist families in obtaining funds to address the following:
- The present and future medical bills associated with the injuries;
- Pain and suffering;
- Developmental issues resulting from the event;
- Wrongful death in the case of a fatality.
Get Help Today
At Salazar & Kelly Law Group, our experienced Kissimmee personal injury attorneys are prepared to seek the best possible outcomes for you. To discuss, schedule a confidential consultation in our Kissimmee office today.
