Every year, children are injured while mowing lawns. The Academy of Pediatrics has guidelines for parents to use in protecting their children while lawn mowing. Kiley Law Group can help you determine liability and get you the compensation you deserve for your child's injuries or death - 1-800-410-2769.

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Keeping Children Safe while Lawn Mowing

Now that summer is upon us, children will be using lawnmowers to cut the grass, unfortunately lawnmowers are one of the most dangerous tools around the home. Nearly 210,000 people -- approximately 16,200 of them children under age 19 -- were treated in doctors' offices, clinics and emergency rooms for lawnmower-related injuries in 2007, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

These child injuries from lawnmowers can be in the form of:

deep cuts,
loss of fingers and toes,
broken and dislocated bones,
burns,
eye damage, and
other injuries.

Some of these injuries can be very serious. Both the person using the lawnmower and people standing nearby can be hurt by these powerful tools.

Child Injury Prevention Tips

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends these parent guidelines:

Use a mower with a control that stops the mower from moving forward if the handle is let go.
Don't let children wear sandals or sneakers near the lawnmower and make sure they wear sturdy shoes.
Pick up objects from the lawn like rocks or toys before mowing.
Use bags for clippings or a plate that covers the opening where cut grass is released.
Have children wear ear and eye protection.
Make sure children are indoors or a safe distance away from the area being mowed.
Mowers should be started and refueled outdoors when the motor is turned off and cool, and not in a garage or shed.
Only adults should adjust the blade settings while the mower is off and the spark plug is removed or disconnected.
Children younger than 16 years should not be on a riding mower.
Children younger than 12 years should not use pushing mowers.
Don't pull the mower backward or mow in reverse.
Carefully look for children behind you when you mow.
Make sure the mower is off and wait for blades to stop before removing the grass catcher or crossing gravel roads.
Children should not ride as passengers on ride-on mowers.
Be sure to read the manual of instructions before mowing.
Do not mow during bad weather or when grass is wet or when it is too dark.
If the mower hits an object, turn it off and don't use again until it is fixed.
Tell children to walk across slopes while mowing, not up and down, so they don't fall under the mower.

When you are interviewing personal injury attorneys ask critical questions, like: how long have you been practicing; what is the largest settlement or verdict you’ve obtained, and do you have experience with child injuries? The Law Office of Thomas M. Kiley, located in Andover, Massachusetts takes time when speaking with you about your case and works with you on a contingent basis so there are NO FEES unless our trained personal injury lawyers wins your case. Call now for a FREE evaluation of your case – 1-800-410-2769.

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