Lead Poisoning Injuries - Michigan Child Injury Lawyer
Lead poisoning is a devastating injury to children throughout the United States. Lead is a neurotoxin that affects a young child’s developing central nervous system.
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 School & Daycare Injuries
Many children spend a great part of their day in day care or in school. When a child is injured in one of these settings, there are several potential legal claims that can be pursued depending on the nature of the injury and the type of accident.
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.
Generation 2 Worldwide Drop-side Cribs Recalled After 3 Infant Deaths
Our Michigan child injury lawyers are reporting that cribs manufactured by Generation 2 Worldwide and ChildESIGNS have recalled more than 500,000 drop side cribs. The drop side cribs were sold at major retailers including Buy Buy Baby, Kmart, and Wal-Mart.
