Massachusetts Personal Injury Library
Bathtub Accidents Hurt Kids (Part B)
Bathtub accidents can be very harmful to a child and cause lasting effects. When trying to avoid a bathtub accident, make sure that nonslip stickers or mats are used with the bathtub or shower.
With 43,000 slip and fall accidents in the shower annually, more needs to be done to solve the problem. Grab bars, or grip bars, can be installed as an additional safety feature to help adults and children. These bathtub safety devices can be easily installed, and will assist anyone getting in or out of the tub.
National bathtub accident statistics break down to:
- 43,000 annually
- 3,583 monthly
- 827 weekly
- 118 daily
- 4.9 an hour
- One every 12.5 minutes
Children younger than 5 account for more than half of all slip and fall accidents in the bathtub or shower, according to Nationwide Children’s Hospital. “The most common diagnosis was a laceration (60%), with the face being the most frequently injured body region (48%), followed by the head and neck (15%).”
CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) says the number one thing you can do to avoid a bathtub accident is to constantly monitor your child. Do not leave a child alone for one moment, not even to answer the door, the phone, or even to check on the stove.
If your child is involved in a bathtub accident, seek medical attention right away. Once you’ve ensured your child’s needs have been met, you might want to consider consulting with a Massachusetts child injury attorney to assess the situation and details of your case.
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 Boston, Massachusetts; what is the biggest settlement or verdict you have won?
For over 30 years, Kiley Law Group, located in Andover and Boston 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.
