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Common Injuries from a Defective Crib or High Chair in NJ or PA

Injuries from children's products, such as a defective crib or high chair, may lead you to file a New Jersey or Pennsylvania dangerous product claim. A Philadelphia personal injury attorney can evaluate your case to determine if you have a valid claim worth pursuing.

Defective cribs and high chairs can cause children serious injuries.

Liability for your child's injuries can be found with the: 

• Manufacturer;
• engineer;
• designer or
• retailer.  

A Philadelphia personal injury attorney can determine which party may be at fault.

Some of the common injuries that can result from a defective crib or high chair include: 

• asphyxiation;
• choking;
• broken bones;
• lacerations; and
• death. 

Many of these injuries are a result of drop-side cribs, which has led to a number of recalls. These cribs often have gaps between the mattress and the side of the crib creating a "drop," which increases the risk of suffocation.

Other causes of injuries from a defective crib or high chair include malfunctioning hardware, poor design and weak material. Oftentimes, these are the result of a manufacturing mistake.

If you plan on filing a New Jersey or Pennsylvania dangerous product claim as a result of your child being injured by a defective crib or high chair, then your next step should be to consult with a Philadelphia personal injury attorney. 

Help After Being Injured by a Defective Crib or High Chair

As a concerned parent, even the smallest personal injury to your child is cause for alarm and if it is the result of a defective crib or defective high chair then you should seek justice from those that created this dangerous product. 

If your child has been severely injured by a defective crib or high chair in New Jersey or Philadelphia, you shouldn't have to suffer and pay for expensive medical bills that were caused by another person's negligence.

Contact a Philadelphia personal injury attorney at White & Williams LLP today. We will provide a free, no obligation consultation on your case - 1-877-944-8396.