Local Law Firms Home > Product Liability Overview > Defective Toys > Puncture Injuries Defective Toys: Puncture Injuries Children get stressed out too. Between school, homework and learning all sorts of new things every day, it could be difficult for children top adjust to having an increasing workload. No matter how much fun they seem to be having. This is why they cling to toys. Toys are a fun way for kids to take a breather and just have fun. But what happens when these toys have unforeseen hazards such as sharp edges? The results could be troubling. Has your child suffered a puncture injury as a result of a sharp toy? If so, you may be entitled to compensation for your child's injury. Contact a product liability lawyer in your area today to discuss your case. Sharp toys are strictly banned by federal law. Many recalled toy products don’t intend to have these defects but they don’t realize it until a serious injury has occurred. Puncture Injuries could be caused by:
Puncture injuries could lead to more than just bleeding. They also pose a risk for:
For instance, a large company that specializes in build-it-yourself furniture recently issued a recall on a toy tent. The tent featured a thin, shoddy wire frame that was to be inserted in a flimsy fabric. Of course, even the lightest amount of excessive force led to the wires protruding from the tent. This posed a risk for puncture wounds and lacerations. 58,000 were sold and 3 injuries were reported. Aside from the emotional and physical trauma this could cause a family, the financial strain can be immense. Most parents may lose hours of work to care for their injured child. Even for a seemingly small injury, the hospital bills could easily reach into the thousands for those without insurance. There are steps to avoid this incident in the future. Many websites provide lists of recalled, defective and dangerous toys. In these cases, the manufacturer could be held liable for these injuries. Regulations state that toys should not have sharp edges and objects such as handles should be padded or made of dull but durable materials. If your child has suffered an injury due to sharp edges in a toy, an experienced lawyer can help. Contact a product liability attorney in your area for more information regarding your case. Did you know? In a recent one year study, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reported that 235,000 injuries were treated in emergency rooms that were directly caused by a hazardous toy. |