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Child’s Death Illustrates Risks of Water-Related Injuries and Buckets

The recent drowning death of 11-month-old James Farrior of Queens draws attention to the connection between industrial sized buckets and water-related child injuries and drowning. The tragic accident also highlights an example of potential negligence by an adult that was paid to provide childcare for the young victim.

The New York Daily News reports that the child died after falling into a large mop bucket that had been left unattended by Farrior's babysitter, Kristal Khan, 28. Some of the facts of the case illustrate potential negligence on Khan's part.

Listed below are a few of the factors of the case, as reported by the Daily News:

• At the time of a child's drowning accident, Farrior was under the care and supervision of Khan, who ran an illegal daycare operation
• Khan left Farrior unsupervised in a room that contained a seven-gallon bucket that was three quarters filled with liquid
• Khan was unable to give police a clear account of how the child's drowning occurred
• The court initially charged Khan with "endangering the welfare of a child," which qualifies as a misdemeanor

Depending on other circumstances in the case, the family of the child victim could consult with a child injury lawyer to discuss a wrongful death lawsuit.

For more information on water-related brain injuries  and child accidents, visit our library.

When selecting a Massachusetts child injury attorney you'll want to ask critical questions such as; how long have you been practicing law; do you have experience with child accident cases in Massachusetts; what is the biggest settlement or verdict you have won?

For over 30 years The Law Office of Thomas M. Kiley, located in Andover, Massachusetts, has fought on behalf of children. Our child injury lawyers take time when speaking with you about your child's injuries. Mr. Kiley's firm works with you on a contingency basis, which means there are NO FEES unless our trained personal injury attorneys win your case. Call now for a FREE legal consultation.

Beware of Child Slip and Fall Accidents in Bathtubs

Bath time can be a wonderful bonding time for a parent and child, and a fun opportunity for a small child to become comfortable with water. But the bathtub is also one of the most dangerous areas of the house for a child and one of the most likely spots for a water accident.

Key water safety concerns during bath time include:

• Maintaining constant adult supervision to prevent drowning or near drowning
• Keeping track of the temperature of the water coming from the faucet in order to prevent scalds and burns
• Seeking to prevent dangerous slip and fall accidents by helping the child in and out of the bathtub and not allowing him or her to stand up in the tub

In a BabyCenter.com story about bathtub safety, Dr. David L. Katz, director of the Prevention Research Center at Yale University School of Medicine, states that "more than 40,000 children are injured badly enough each year in bath and shower tumbles to warrant a trip to the emergency room."

In the article, Katz emphasizes a desire to see tub and shower manufacturers produce fixtures that are less slippery, and to design surfaces that are less dangerous to those who do slip and fall. 

Perhaps the most important factor in preventing slip and fall accidents, which can lead to traumatic brain injury, is proper adult supervision. Those that care for children, including daycare workers and babysitters, must exercise the utmost caution when allowing children near bathtubs.

For more information on water-related brain injuries  and child accidents, visit our library.

When selecting a Boston child injury attorney you'll want to ask critical questions such as; how long have you been practicing law; do you have experience with child accident cases in Massachusetts; what is the biggest settlement or verdict you have won?

For over 30 years The Law Office of Thomas M. Kiley, located in Andover, Massachusetts, has fought on behalf of children. Our child injury lawyers take time when speaking with you about your child's injuries. Mr. Kiley's firm works with you on a contingency basis, which means there are NO FEES unless our trained personal injury attorneys win your case. Call now for a FREE legal consultation.

Toddler Bucket Accidents: Learn CPR Just in Case

You've done everything you can think of to make your house a safe haven for your baby or toddler. You've safeguarded all the chemicals. You've installed childproof latches. You've practiced good water safety.

You always put away the bucket after you are finished mopping and you never leave your child alone when there is water present. That said, for just one second, you let down your guard and your precious baby is head first in the bucket of water and not breathing.

That's one reason you should learn CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation).

It could be the difference in saving the life of you baby or toddler; or someone else's child. In fact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission shares this: "The first few minutes in an emergency are vital and can be the difference between life and death."

The group recommends that parents learn CPR.

Many fire departments, hospitals, ambulance companies, and civic groups offer CPR classes at a reasonable rate. If you are a parent, make sure the classes you sign up for include infant CPR.

If your child has already been involved in a bucket accident, you will want to contact a personal injury attorney right away. For over 30 years The Law Office of Thomas M. Kiley, located in Andover, Massachusetts, has fought on behalf of children. Our child injury lawyers take time when speaking with you about your child's injuries. Mr. Kiley's firm works with you on a contingency basis, which means there are NO FEES unless our trained personal injury attorneys win your case. Call now for a FREE legal consultation.

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