Children Injured at Home
Approximately 2,096 children in the United States, ages 14 and under, die from accidental injuries in the home each year and 3 million kids are treated in emergency rooms for accidental injuries that occurr at home. In 2004, approximately 2,300 children ages 14 and under died from unintentional injuries that occurred in the home and nearly 80 percent of these deaths were among children ages four and under. Most fatal injuries at home are caused by malfunctioning childrens toys, fire, suffocation, drowning, choking, falls, poisoning or firearms discharged unintentionally. If your child is injured due to a malfunctioning product, you may be able to file a personal injury claim.
Parents are urged to check homes for basic safety precautions. It is obvious that children need active supervision, but when you child-proof your home, you are provided with extra protection and peace of mind. The first step in child-proofing your home is to explore every room at your child's eye level. You should get down on your hands and knees to see how many small objects you can pick up. In addition to this, keep all cleaning products, medications, alcohol and firearms out of reach of your child.
Always supervise children while they’re in the bathroom. Set your water heater at 120 degrees and test the bathwater with your wrist or elbow before putting your child in it. Keep toilet lids closed and locked, and doors to bathrooms and laundry rooms closed. When not in use, put razors, curling irons and hair dryers out of reach. Never leave young children alone in the bathtub; a child can drown in a matter of seconds.
Ensure your baby has a safe sleep environment. Minimize your baby’s risks of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) by following the A,B,C's of safe sleep. Always place your baby alone, on his or her back, in a crib. Leave blankets, stuffed animals, and other soft objects or bedding out of the crib. Do NOT use sleep positioning devices. Make sure you discuss safe sleep practices with anyone who provides care for your child before the first day of care.
Call one of our Myrtle Beach lawyers if you or someone you know has been a victim of negligence. Our Myrtle Beach personal injury lawyers are here to help you and your family get what you deserve. Please call The Mace Firm to speak with one of our good Myrtle Beach lawyers.
