Massachusetts Personal Injury Library
Bucket Drowning: Child Accidents (Part B)
Bucket Drownings in the U.S.
According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), more than 275 children have drowned in buckets since 1984. Another 30 or more children have been hospitalized in the U.S. for bucket accidents. And these are just the reported cases.
Though the U.S. doesn’t have serious water restrictions in place, bucket drowning dangers still exist for infants and toddlers.
Risk of Bucket Drowning in Infants
There are several reasons that buckets attract toddlers and are such a terrible hazard:
- Babies and toddlers heads are heavier than the rest of their body and they can fall over easily into water containers.
- Toddlers have an increased ability to access hazards when they are learning to crawl and walk.
- Babies and toddlers like to investigate their surroundings and are inquisitive by nature.
- Buckets are often over half the height of an average toddler.
Knowing how water accidents happen can help parents prevent a their child suffering in a bucket drowning accident. If you have already experienced such a tragedy you should contact an experienced personal injury attorney to discuss the details of your case and what options you may have that you can take.
What To Ask A Personal Injury Lawyer
When selecting a child injury attorney in Boston you’ll want to ask critical questions, such as:
- How long have you been practicing law?
- Do you have experience with child drowning accident cases?
- What is the biggest settlement or verdict you have won for your clients in this type of accident cases?
The Massachusetts personal injury law firm Kiley Law Group, located in Andover and Boston, has been representing children in a variety of personal injury and product liability cases for over 30 years.
Thomas Kiley, known as the Million Dollar Man for securing 7-figure settlements for clients, takes time when speaking with you about your child’s injuries.
Mr. Kiley’s firm will work with you on a contingent fee basis, which means there are NO FEES unless we win your case. Free Consultations.
