Does A Legal Claim Exist In Michigan For Children?
A child may have a legal claim arising from an injury accident. A legal claim arises when the child is entitled to compensation for the injuries and damages proximately caused by the accident.
Michigan Child Household Accidents
Home injuries are one of the top reasons why children under the age of 3 years visit the emergency room. Nearly 70% of children who die at home from unintentional injuries are age 4 and younger.
Michigan Child Bicycle Accidents
Other than automobiles, bicycles are associated with more childhood injuries than any other consumer product. More than 70% of children ages 5 to 14 (27.7 million) ride bicycles.
Michigan Child Pedestrian Accidents
In cases involving children who die in traffic accidents, at least 30% involve children under the age of 15 who are pedestrians. Pedestrians account for about 30% of all traffic fatalities involving children under the age of 15 years. The National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) estimates that more than one fifth (22%) of children [...]
Graco Stroller Recall Due to Finger Amputation
Our Michigan child injury lawyers are reporting that Graco Children’s Products Inc. has recalled 1.5 million strollers sold at Wal-Mart, Target, Babies R Us, and other major retailers. They were sold from October 2004 to December 2009 and include certain model numbers of its Passage, Alano and Spree Strollers and Travel Systems. The hinges on [...]
New Booster Seat Law in Michigan
Did you know that there is now a new Booster Law effective July 1, 2008? The law requires all children under the age of 8 or shorter than 4’9” must ride in a properly installed booster seat. But does your child need a booster seat? According to recent research, young children who are placed in [...]
Beware of the Danger of Holiday Decorating
The holiday season is a time to spend with our families and children and celebrate the cheerful time of the year. For many people it is also a time to decorate their house with holiday decorations, but studies are now showing that decorations can pose a threat to children in the house.
According to the federal [...]
Firework Accidents & Injuries
Children who have suffered injuries and burns due to a firework accident may have legal rights to compensation for their injuries.
Second Degree Burn Injuries
Our Michigan child injury lawyers represent injured children and their families in cases involving child abuse. The laws in Michigan for these types of cases are highly specialized and it is important to speak with an attorney who regularly these types of cases.
ATV & ORV Accident Causes
When children suffer injuries in an ATV or ORV accident, they do have legal rights to compensation. Many times, claims can be made against the owner or operator of the vehicle for improper supervision or providing an unsafe vehicle.
