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 Lead Poisoning Injuries & Hazards
Lead-based paint is the biggest lead hazard in our environment. The primary source of the lead is through chipping and peeling lead-based paint and through the inhalation of dust particles.
Michigan Child Medical Malpractice Cases
Children who are victims of medical malpractice often suffer significant injury or death during the birthing process. Many times the negligence goes unreported due to the parents’ unawareness and/or because the child’s injuries are less than catastrophic or severe.
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.
Child Injuries & Death From Swimming Pool & Water Accidents
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that there are on average nearly 10 drowning accidents occuring every day. More than one in four fatal drowning accidents involve children ages 14 and younger.
Michigan Child Playground Injuries
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that more than 200,000 children ages 14 and younger are treated at emergency rooms each year for playground-related injuries. About 45% of injuries on playgrounds are severe (i.e., fractures, internal injuries, concussions, dislocations, and amputations.)
Michigan Child Dog Bite Injuries - Protect Your Child
More than one million dog bites are reported each year. Of the one million or so dog bite reported each year, about 60% involve an injury to a child.
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 [...]
Michigan Seat Belt Law For Children
Under Michigan law, all children between the ages of 0 and 3 years old are required to be properly secured in an approved child car seat. For children between the age of 4 and 7 years of age, the legal requirements vary based upon the size and weight of the child.
