Kids are Falling from Windows and Balconies, Often with Tragic Consequences
Every year, thousands of children fall from windows and balconies at homes, apartment buildings, high-rise condominiums, and hotels, often with tragic or fatal consequences. In far too many of these cases, severe injury and wrongful death could have been prevented by something as simple as a window guard or a better-designed balcony railing. Our Child Injury […]
Bicycle-Towed Child Trailers and Bike-Mounted Seats: What are Their Hazards and Risks?
Millions of families take to bike paths every summer to enjoy some exercise and fresh air with small children in tow. But because these little ones can’t be expected to navigate a bike on their own, they’ll take in the scenery from bicycle-towed child trailers, bike-mounted seats, trailer bikes, and other child carriers. Unfortunately, these […]
Ryan’s Mystery Playdate Surprise Door: Small Coins May Pose a Choking Hazard
Has your son or daughter choked on one of the small “hint coins” included with a toy called Ryan’s Mystery Playdate Surprise Door? Nationally recognized Child injury Lawyer Jeff Killino has received several recent reports of children choking after placing hint coins in their mouths. He is actively investigating these cases and would like to […]
How Essential Oils in Your Home Can Harm Your Child
Just because they’re natural, doesn’t mean they are safe… If you have ever browsed the selection of essential oils at your natural foods store or local farmers’ market, it is hard to miss the multiple little vials filled with strong-smelling oil. Essential oils are highly concentrated extracts from the flowers, leaves, seed, bark, roots or […]
Unstable Dressers: A Potential Deadly Danger
Modus Furniture Recalls Unstable Dressers for Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards Modus Furniture of Los Angeles, California, has recalled hundreds of unstable nine-drawer dressers because of tip-over and entrapment hazards that could cause the injury or death of a child. Our Child Injury Lawyers have successfully represented the victims of recalled and defective products, earning national recognition for […]
Baby Sleeper Recalls Mount, But Too Many Parents Remain Unaware of Danger
More than a year after the Fisher-Price Rock ‘n Play was implicated in nearly three dozen deaths, setting off a wave of baby sleeper recalls, children continue to die in infant inclined sleepers and far too many parents remain unaware of their risks. Our Defective Infant Sleeper Lawyers have a record of success representing the […]
Island Wear Recalls Umbrella Strollers Sold by Ocean City, MD Retailers
Hundreds of umbrella strollers sold by several Ocean City, Maryland, retailers last year are being recalled after the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) determined the products pose a choking and fall hazard. Our Child Injury Lawyers have successfully represented the victims of defective strollers and other recalled baby products, earning national recognition for their […]
Baby Walkers Sold Exclusively on Amazon Recalled for Fall and Entrapment Hazards
If your little one enjoys toddling around in a baby walker purchased at Amazon.com, you should check the product label right now to ensure it isn’t among the thousands of dangerous walkers recently recalled for posing fall and entrapment hazards. Defective infant walkers and other unsafe children’s products can cause severe injuries and wrongful death. […]
Child Drownings Spike Across United States
With coronavirus forcing thousands of families to cancel summer vacations, swimming pool sales are surging as Americans look to their backyards for some socially distant fun. But with child drownings steadily trending upwards across the United States, safety experts are worried these aquatic staycations could turn tragic for far too many kids this year. Our […]
Baby Neck Floats: Safe Swimming or a Deathtrap in the Pool?
Driven by a surge in adorable photos on Instagram and other social media outlets, baby neck floats have become popular poolside accessories in recent years. It seems few parents can resist the thought of their little one drifting effortlessly across the water on a hot summer day. But according to safety experts, these donut-shaped inflatables […]
