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The 2-year-old boy received minor injuries and was transported to the same medical facility as his mother. Both victims were wearing their seatbelts at the time of the accident but they had been trapped underneath the vehicle for a lengthy period of time.

Driving in the vicinity of large vehicles like farm equipment or construction equipment could prove to be very dangerous for several reasons. In a turning lane, the large vehicles make very wide turns and can easily collide with other vehicles on the roadway. Also, as this incident shows, driving behind large vehicles is dangerous because you can never be sure when they are going to stop. If, for example, a vehicle is tailgating another, it is very easy to collide with them if they stop suddenly. If the vehicle being tailgated is a large vehicle like a farm vehicle or semi-truck, the damage to the tailgating vehicle could be very extensive and the injuries to the driver could be serious.

This incident could have been much worse if the victims involved had been killed as a result of the impact or from being trapped underneath the farm vehicle. Authorities said the victims were trapped for a long period of time in the first place; they could easily have died in the accident if they had been trapped longer. There are many instances when the damage to the vehicle also contributes to the injuries that victims suffer in these types of accidents. If the front-end of the vehicle collapses in toward the victims, they could suffer injuries ranging from broken legs to internal injuries to their midsection or facial area. In some cases, the car could also catch on fire which could lead to extensive burns to the victims.
 

The Delta Enterprise Safety Peg Drop-Side Crib can result in asphyxiation if infants become trapped in the movable parts. Customers are strongly advised to discontinue use of any original cribs until a repair kit can be obtained to rectify this product's defect.

Customers who have been injured because of a defective product may be entitled to monetary compensation. U.S. product liability laws allow consumers of defective products to sue for financial recovery for injuries they suffer because of an unsafe product.

Minor injuries have been reported as a result of these faulty swing sets and customers are advised to discontinue use until a repair kit can be obtained to replace and strengthen the structure of the swing set.

Customers who have been injured because of a defective product may be entitled to financial compensation. U.S. product liability laws allow consumers of defective products to sue for financial recovery for injuries they suffer because of an unsafe product.

Although no injuries or illnesses have yet been reported as a result of this defective product, the high levels of lead in this product are a violation of federal safety regulations. The defective Wooden Animal Drum has product number 424857 printed on the bottom of the product. This product was sold between December 2010 and May 2011 at Cost Plus World Market across the country.

Customers who have been injured or suffered illness due to a defective product may be entitled to monetary compensation. U.S. product liability laws allow consumers of defective products to sue for financial recovery for injuries they suffer because of an unsafe product.

Minor injuries have been reported due to the defective aDOORable Swing Bar and customers are advised to return this product to Sportime for a refund. The formal recall was announced on June 15, 2011 and customers may visit Sportime's website for more information.

Customers who have been injured due to defects in products purchased may be entitled to financial compensation. U.S. product liability laws allow consumers of defective products to sue for financial recovery for injuries they suffer because of an unsafe product.

A third bus then failed to make a stop and collided with the back of the second bus. One of the busses involved in the accident was carrying two special needs children at the time. The two children in the school bus accident were uninjured but the driver and the monitor in the bus both complained of injuries. However, they refused medical attention when medical personnel arrived. The driver of the third bus was given a citation for following too closely to another vehicle.

One of the most important details of this report is that the children were uninjured in this auto accident. Incidents of people not following proper safety precautions on the road occur all the time, but when a driver is providing transportation to children in a school bus, it is imperative that they take extra precautions. If the children in this accident had been injured, the driver that was following too closely could have been held liable for the accident and would have faced much harsher penalties besides a citation. In addition, the driver could have also faced a lawsuit from the children’s parents for any injuries their children had suffered in the accident. Special needs children require much more care and safety than other children; therefore this incident could have been more serious than it actually was.
 

The ten children that were transported to medical facilities were taken as a precaution because they complained of neck and back pain following the accident. 25-year-old Christopher Harple, who was driving the Mustang, was charged with failure to stop at a stop sign and failure to show proof of insurance.

Public transportation is often thought to be a very safe way to travel and is very useful for those that try to save money as they don’t have to worry about gas prices in today’s economy. However, despite its advantages, public transportation can sometimes be very dangerous. Whether you are a passenger in a bus or driving a separate vehicle, auto accidents involving a bus can be very dangerous to the passengers in the bus and to the driver of the vehicle they crash into. This is especially true for children riding in a school bus. School buses don’t have seat belts so it is very easy for a child to fall out of their seat or worse. A school bus operator should always ensure that their passengers are safely in their seats and always try and maintain safety precautions on roadways.
 

The products were sold at specialty textile stores from 2004 to August of 2010. The cribs come from Alexander Designs Ltd and are manufactured by Jardine Enterprises Ltd. The report on the Wall Street Journal website states that the CPSC decided to ban the drop-down cribs this past summer because of the strangulation risk. The infant inside could easily get its head caught on the side that drops down and could get strangled. The report states that 36 deaths had been associated with the drop-down cribs within the past three years. The website provides information on who to contact for a repair kit for the products that are affected.

Drop-down cribs have been fired at before because of the danger they pose to infants due to the drop-down side. Several news reports on TV demonstrated how a child could easily get caught underneath the rail and easily get strangled. The CPSC’s decision to ban these cribs is understandable considering the dramatic risk they pose. Although a drop-down side is convenient for easy access to your baby, the risk is far to high to accept.
 

This is the largest recall that the restaurant chain has faced since 2001. Overall they have faced a total of four recalls including recalls in 2001, 2002, and 2005. Prior to this recall, the largest recall totaled 144,000 children’s toys sold by the restaurant chain. There are no injuries reported as of yet in this incident. However, two children did manage to remove the batteries from the pack. One of the children swallowed a battery while the other stuck a battery in his nose.

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, in 2008 approximately 19 reports had been filed regarding toy-related deaths involving children younger than 15 years old. A majority of these deaths involved a choking hazard resulting from a small toy or a small piece from a toy. Although there were no reported injuries or deaths in this particular incident, the statistics show that it is very easy for a child to be seriously injured or killed when a toy is not designed properly or is defective in some way. The Chuck E. Cheese restaurant chain as stated that their parent company will ensure that any toys they give away as prizes or sell to children will be designed with better specs to avoid more hazards of this nature.
 

The bus had just left the Boys and Girls Club when the driver apparently suffered some type of medical event that contributed to the accident occurring. Some of the kids that were in the bus when the accident occurred have stated that they saw the bus driver slump over moments before the crash. The passengers were able to exit the bus and the medic treated the injured bus driver at the scene. All the passengers and the bus drivers were transported to Overlake Hospital Medical Center in Bellevue as a precaution, although luckily none of the kids appeared to have suffered any serious injuries. It is unknown what caused the bus driver to slump over. The Bellevue Police Department will be completing an accident investigation and the State Patrol will be inspecting the bus.

There are so many factors that could have contributed to the accident occurring, and if one of the children had suffered a serious injury then it can be difficult to know who to hold accountable. Your child should never be put in danger when driving any type of public transportation. Drivers have the responsibility to uphold a certain standard, and the company that employs the driver has the responsibility to ensure that the drivers are in the best shape and physical condition. If your child has suffered an injury from a bus accident, then contacting an Arizona personal injury lawyer is your best option for compensation for your child’s medical costs and suffering.

The new legislation is called Sean’s Bill in honor of an 8-year-old who was killed in 2006 in an ATV accident. The legislation aims to prevent young kids from riding machines that are too powerful for them. It has changed the legal riding age to 14 years old opposed to 10 years old, with the exception in sanctioned races. The legislation also set a limit to the engine size for 14 to 16 year olds to 90 cubic centimeters. Riders who are between 14 to 16 year olds also have to be supervised by someone over the age of 18. The law also requires that all riders under the age of 18 must take vehicle safety and responsibility courses. One statistic by the Consumer product safety commission states 74 children under the age of 16 were killed on ATV’s in 2008.

ATV’s are so popular among today’s youth that it is no wonder why there is legislation trying to ensure that is trying to keep them protected. Unfortunately not all states have this type of legislation in effect, so your child can still be in danger. A manufacturing defect or another reckless driver is just two potential causes of an ATV accident. If you or a loved one has suffered an injury by an ATV contacting an Arizona personal injury can help you prosecute the responsible parties involved. 

There are two brands associated with the recall; they are Cherokee boys belts and Circo girl’s belts. The belts were manufactured in China and sold in Target stores between December 2008 and December 2009. Consumers are strongly urged to stop using the belts and return them to any Target store to receive a full refund of the purchase amount.

The federal lead standard was originally set in place to prevent lead poisoning primarily amongst children as they are the most susceptible to suffering lead poisoning. Children are particularly in danger of lead poisoning because they ingest a higher percentage of lead than adults, which greatly increases the toxicity of lead. Lead poisoning can cause brain damage, diminished bone and muscle development, damage to the nervous system as well as to the kidneys.

According to the report, the boy received the stitches yesterday afternoon and was released from a children’s hospital in Cleveland Ohio earlier this morning. At the time of the report, it was unknown what caused the dog to attack the boy. 
 

When a dog bites, they can cause many injuries. However, dog bite-related injuries are not just simple abrasions: about 65% of dog bites are lacerations and puncture wounds. Often, facial lacerations and puncture wounds can lead to larger consequences. Since dogs tend to lock down with their jaw and pull or tear the skin, they tend to pierce through the skin and create deep puncture wounds that are not typically on the surface. However, puncture wounds do not usually cause bleeding; they can be very painful and dangerous. Puncture wounds are prone to bacterial infection and can carry the risk of rabies-related diseases. 
 

Unfortunately, children are at an increased risk of attacks from dogs of any size because, in many cases, they are either unaware that they are provoking a dog or they do not know how to take care of them. This case demonstrates one of many instances when a child was attacked seemingly for no reason, which happens very often. Children may also be at risk for more serious injuries because they are unable to defend themselves against a dog attack like most adults might be able to.

For more information on dog bites and what to do if you or your child is bitten by a dog, visit the Solomon & Relihan Dog Bite website.

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, a choking hazard can occur if a child puts the toy darts in their mouths. The darts can be easily inhaled and restrict breathing resulting in death. The Family Dollar stores have volunteered the recall since the company that imports the toys – Henry Gordy International – refused a recall of their own. The CPSC has requested that consumers report any incidents, whether they are related to asphyxiation or not, to the CPSC website. 
 

Product recalls occur when that product may pose a serious danger for consumers. Unfortunately, in some cases, some companies seem to refuse product recalls despite known incidence reports in order to avoid loss of money. This report demonstrates that exact situation where the importing company refuses to conduct their own recall. In cases like this, companies such as the CPSC or vendors themselves often take it upon themselves to recall the products on their own as is demonstrated here. It is also extremely important to conduct recalls of products when they can potentially cause harm to a child. Children’s safety should always be the absolute highest priority of any manufacturer or vendor of products targeted to kids.

For more information on product recalls, visit the US Consumer Products Safety Commission website.