Unintentional injury is one of the leading causes of death in children in the United States. Most of these are caused by defective children's products and are preventable. In recent years, unfortunately, there has been a substantial increase in infant and child injury rates due to unsafe baby products. More than 66,000 injuries occur in a year due to baby products. Every eight minutes, a child in the US gets injured by a defective product.
Statistics on child injury due to faulty products are quite devastating. It is disheartening for the parents to see their child injured as a result of the product they purchased to keep their child safe. Parents need to note the facts about the increasing number of injuries attributable to baby products and their legal rights if their child sustained an injury due to a defective product.
With nearly 20% of child injuries attributed to baby carriers, these are the leading cause of injuries related to defective children's products. Bedding and crib-related injuries are the second leading cause of infant injuries, with about 19% of injuries traceable to bedding-associated issues. Baby stroller defects account for about 17% of injuries sustained by infants. Parents should ensure their children are using all baby products in the safest way possible as per the manufacturer's instructions to reduce the chances of injuries. However, injuries can still occur if the baby product is defective, and in such cases, parents should know their legal rights.
Tips to Protect Your Children from Defective Products
Often, parents who have lost their children or sustained injuries from defective products feel a level of guilt. Here is a list of steps parents can follow to protect their children to some extent:
- Read safety instructions carefully: Usually, parents tend to ignore reading safety instructions, but it is essential.
- Understand age warnings: Do not ignore age warnings printed on toys and children's articles; take these cautions seriously.
- Examine and discard old toys: As toys age, these become defective and dangerous to use, so please discard these promptly.
- Batteries should be handled with care: Most children's products use batteries, particularly, button batteries that are tiny enough to be swallowed by children. So, never leave batteries lying on the floor.
- Store toys neatly: When not in use, you need to store your children's products, especially toys, properly. This is especially essential for small toys.
The Law Offices of Sean M. Cleary Can File Your Defective Children's Products Liability Claim
With over two decades of experience, Sean M. Cleary will help you with legal assistance in filing a defective children's product liability claim. If your child has sustained injuries from using defective products our legal team will help you navigate the legal process with minimal involvement on your part. We encourage you to file a claim as early as possible, as you are entitled to receive monetary compensation for your child's injury.