By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network A baby stroller manufactured by Maclaren, a British Company, has been recalled. The strollers were sold between 1999 and 2009. Apparently, there were a number of complaints regarding a hinge on the stroller than caused injuries / amputations to children…
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has recalled several styles of roman blinds and roller shades due to the possibility that they might pose a strangulation risk for children. No fatal incidents have been reported. ISDANS, TUPPLUR, and…
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In June of 2009, Mattel and its subsidiary Fisher-Price, were accused by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission of knowingly selling millions of children’s toys that were contaminated with lead paint, exposing children to lead poisoning. Mattel and Fisher-Price…
By Ryan E. Alekman, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network The Division of Emergency Medicine for Children’s Hospital Boston completed a study regarding child injuries and glass table tops. The study was a collaboration with Consumer Reports. The study concluded that the incidence of glass…
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Drawstring sweatshirts pose a serious danger to children. Recently, companies were fined for manufacturing or selling child clothing with drawstrings at the neck area. Despite prior recalls and injuries from such clothing products, manufacturers and retailers continued to distribute /…
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In New Jersey and other States, children are put in danger every day from unanchored televisions and heavy furniture that are prone to tipping over. Every year, children sustain serious personal injuries and even death when a television or piece…
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Many homeowners pull out the lawnmower on weekend to cut the grass and do yard work. Every year, lawn mowers cause serious personal injuries to homeowners and, in some cases, children. I recently read a helpful article that outlines steps…
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Technology and lower production costs have lead to more purchases of flat screen televisions. Heavier televisions are being replaced by lighter thinner televisions. One would think that this would reduce the incidents of injuries from heavy television sets that have…
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Sturgis (Union County), Kentucky, the joyous celebration of a wedding turned tragic when an 8 year old boy was found dead in the First Christian Church elevator. Zachary Waddell suffered injuries from an elevator that was built in 1963…
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network A medical study, conducted by a doctor at University of Colorado along with other colleagues, reports that children, who die from over the counter cough and cold medicines, are often times very young. Directions on boxes and containers of OTC…