Brain Injury Attorney Blog

With all the products and toys for babies and newborns these days, it may be difficult for new moms and moms-to-be to choose which are the safest. As time goes on and new ideas emerge, these choices are not about to get any easier to make. Although the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission tries very hard to ensure the safety of consumer products like toys and cribs, there are still a lot of incidences involving malfunctioning and poorly-crafted products on the market for children. Recently, Sassy Inc. recalled a line of infant teethers and rattles because small pieces of plastic may detatch from the teether or rattle, causing an ingestion hazard. Although only one report has been received by the company, there may be many other personal injury claims yet to be reported.

Another company wasn't so lucky. Bumbo International, the maker of Bumbo Baby Sitter Seats, had a major recall of the Sitter Seat after they received 28 reports of children falling out of it, 3 of these reports included skull fractures. Also, let's not forget all of the product recalls due to the threat of lead paint exposure and poisoning. For example, in 2008, the toy construction playsets manufactured by DDI Inc, and in 2007, the Tinker Bell wands sold in Disney stores.

It is extremely important for anyone who has children to be cautious of the products we buy and use. However, it is impossible to predict which products may or may not become hazardous. What if you end up with a recalled product in your home? First, you should discontinue the use of the product immediately. Next, find the manufacturer's information and try to contact them. On the other hand, what if you or your child is injured while using a recalled product? In that case you may need a personal injury lawyer.

With all the hazards we face on a daily basis, from the time of infancy to adulthood, it is good to know that the South Carolina personal injury attorneys at The Mace Firm are here to help you.