Toys help a child develop and of course are fun. That’s why parents each year spend billions of dollars on the toy industry, which produces hundreds of new toys each month. However, each year toys cause injuries, from broken limbs to cuts to burn injuries. Choking is a key toy-related…
Each year, many Florida residents are harmed by products that have been incorrectly designed, manufactured, or sold. Unfortunately, even when the case against a manufacturer or retailer is clear, injured plaintiffs – who may face burn injuries, head injuries, and a myriad of other serious personal injuries – may have…
Even the most careful parents cannot prevent every childhood injury. In many cases, injuries to minors and children occur even when a parent has done everything possible to be cautious. If your child’s injury is a burn injury, this is what you must do: 1) If your child has sustained…
According to the Shriners of North America, fire is responsible for 600 deaths of children 14 and under each year. Another 3,400 children experience burn injuries as a result of fire. Almost half of children who sustain fire-related injuries are younger than 5 years of age. According to the Shriners…
Media sources are reporting that Ole Mexican Foods’ Verole Queso Fresco Authentic Mexican Crumbling Cheese and Ole Fresco Authentic Mexican Crumbling Cheese may be affected by E. coli bacteria. The cheese was distributed in Florida and state inspectors are working with grocery chains to remove the products. In the meantime,…
A wiring problem that could lead to fires and burn injuries is prompting appliance giant General Electric Co. to recall 2.5 million dishwashers. The recall affects dishwashers sold under the GE Monogram, Hotpoint, Eterna, GE, GE Profile, and Sears-Kenmore brand names. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, customers should…
Researchers in Halifax, Nova Scotia have uncovered a common hazard that can cause serious injury to toddlers and small children. The culprit? The family television. Dr. Stephanie Dotchin and and Dr. Kevin Gordon of the IWK Health Centre in Halifax launched a study after treating the injuries of a small…
Florida attorneys – and, in fact, lawyers from across the country – expect that the recent massive recall of pet food produced by Canadian-owned Menu Foods will generate many lawsuits. Florida attorneys specializing in product liability cases expect that any state residents who have had a pet injured as a…
As we reported earlier this week, a nationwide food recall of Peter Pan and Great Value brand peanut butter was expected to lead to legal action, after it was revealed that almost 300 people had been affected by salmonella bacteria found in the product. It now appears that legal action…
Officials from The Florida Department of Health recently sent out a warning to Florida residents about a possible salmonella threat. Peanut butter sold in the state may have potentially been tainted with salmonella. According to The Florida Department of Health, Peter Pan and Great Value peanut butter may be dangerous…