Many parents presume that a new crib is a safe crib. The numbers claim otherwise. In a given year, the CPSC reports an average of over 11,000 injuries attributed to cribs. Injuries and deaths related to baby cribs and other children's furniture are very difficult for parents and families to cope with. We can't take away your pain, but we can help you take legal action against a negligent manufacturer and get you the compensation you deserve for your suffering.

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$ 3.5 million Settlement for
auto injury

Our eighteen-year-old client was driving on an interstate into the early morning sun. As he drove over a rise in the road, he struck a car that was disabled and stopped in the middle of the road because a 150-pound wheel and tire detached from a tractor-trailer rig traveling in the opposite direction. The lugs holding the tire had broken off, causing the tire and wheel to travel across the median strip, and hit and disable the stopped vehicle.
Awarded: $ 3.5 million

$1,000,000 Jury Verdict for
86 year-old woman

Our client an 86 year-old woman sustained an injury after being struck by a bus. The inattentive bus driver was warned by a passenger that the woman was crossing in front of the bus but could not stop in time to avoid impact.
Awarded: $1,000,000

$785,000 Settlement for
crushed ankle

Our client was operating his motorcycle on a two-lane road when a large box truck made a U-turn into his path of travel. The client attempted to avoid the collision by laying his motorcycle on its side. Unfortunately his lower leg and ankle came in contact with the truck causing seven fractures and soft tissue injury.
Awarded: $785,000

DISCLAIMER: Please note that every case is different and these verdicts and settlements, while accurate, do not represent what we may obtain for you in your case.

Unsafe Cribs and Unsafe Baby Furniture Can Cause Death!

Parents rely on quality baby furniture to safeguard their children during the moments when they cannot. Injuries and deaths related to baby cribs and other children's furniture products are very difficult for parents and families to cope with.

While some accidents relate to crib accessories and location, many are the fault of poor design or inadequate product testing. In a three-year period sample ending in 2004, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) learned of 97 crib deaths and thousands of injuries, some of which prompted recalls.

How Baby Furniture Can Cause Injuries

Many parents presume that a new crib is a safe crib. The numbers claim otherwise. In a given year, the CPSC reports an average of over 11,000 injuries attributed to cribs.

Crib safety can be threatened by:

Design flaws in defective products
Use of pillows or loose bedding
Broken or worn crib furniture
Placement near strangulation hazards
Slips or Falls*

*This last category is responsible for thousands of injury cases, as well as 6% of deaths due to slipping into cracks and 3 percent blamed on falls.

Falls can result from railings that are too low or unstable. And slips can result in injury or suffocation when an infant becomes wedged between a faulty railing and mattress or other small space adjoining the crib.

These may or may not relate to the first group, accidents caused by product failure.

Warning Signs of Poor Crib Construction

Some recent crib recalls involved products with wooden slats that could be easily broken by infants or drop-rails that disengaged from the crib structure, creating dangerous open spaces.

Other signs of substandard safety include surface splinters, decorative cut-outs and ribbons, and poorly fitting mattresses. These can cause cuts, puncture wounds, entrapment, or strangulation. Before buying, check the CPSC Website for a list of currently recalled children's furniture.

How to Purchase a Safe Crib

Cribs and other baby furniture that have been certified to meet industry safety standards will include labeling from the Juvenile Products Manufacturing Association (JPMA). Visit JPMA for a list of certified items and safety news for parents.

When shopping, check crib floor models for:

At least two locking wheels
Smooth wood or intact mesh finish
Snug-fitting mattress
Sturdy slats that won't loosen
Child-proof drop-side latches

In general, metal base supports are more rugged than wood, but wooden sides and railings are more durable than mesh, which can tear and pose a hazard. Parents can prevent personal injury and avoid defective products by researching crib brands and models before buying.

If your child was injured due to a possible defect in their crib or playpen, contact an attorney who is experienced in handling product liability cases. We will evaluate your case for FREE. Call 1-800-410-2769 today!

The personal injury attorneys at The Kiley Law Group are dedicated to helping the victims of:

Car, motorcycle, truck, van or bus accident
Single vehicle accidents such as SUV or 15-passenger van rollovers
Pedestrian accidents such as a hit and run
Defective products such as ineffective airbags or seatbelts, prescription drugs with unpublicized side-effects, or hazardous children's toys
Child injury and child abuse such as negligence
Birth injuries such as trauma during labor or cerebral palsy

We Serve Clients Across the State of Massachusetts & Salem, New Hampshire
The firm's headquarters are in Andover, MA and serves the following cities in Massachusetts: Boston, Danvers, Haverhill, Lawrence, Lowell, Methuen, Middleton, Reading, and Salem, MA and Salem, New Hampshire.

Massachusetts personal injury lawyer, Thomas M. Kiley, is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association and is a respected member of the American Association for Justice and the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys.

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