Understanding The Perils Of Defective Toys

 defects makes them even more dangerous for the little ones from the injury perspective.

Here are the ones that you can expect:

Small parts are associated with choking hazards in toddlers and young children

Magnets, if removed and swallowed by the child, can cause intestinal blockage

Injuries during assembly or caused by sharp edges

Clothing fire risk due to burning or overheating

Bicycles and scooters that do not have proper safety features lead to falls and skids

These defects can cause a range of injuries to children, from lacerations to strains and sprains and fractures.

Poisoning and choking are also reported among young children.

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Establishing a liability for the defect

When your child gets injured due to a defective toy, the manufacturer or designer may be held liable for the injury toy.  

While they may not sell a harmful product maliciously or purposefully, they still have the responsibility to ensure that the product is safe for the children it was meant for.

Proving liability can get tricky, so it would be best to have an experienced defective or dangerous toy attorney to handle the same.

Essentially, the products marketed for young kids should be safe for that specific age range.

The ones with inherently dangerous features such as sharp pieces or a cord should be labeled clearly for appropriately aged children.

Bringing a defective toy claim

Once you find out that your child has sustained an injury due to a defective toy, you can take legal action against the manufacturer.

It is worth noting that the toy that caused the injury need not be new or recently made. 

You may even have a case for an injury that occurred years ago if the child is still a minor.

The statutes for claims involving child injury due to defective toys depend on the state but can be broad.

A child injury attorney can guide you about the statute of limitations for your claim and also get you the compensation that your child deserves.

Play is a vital part of childhood and can actually drive the mental development of young children.

Safe toys are something that every child is entitled to and it is the duty of manufacturers to live up to the trust of parents.

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