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Filing a Pennsylvania Defective Product Claim When a Dangerous Toy Causes Injury

If a dangerous toy injured your child, you could be eligible to file a Pennsylvania defective product claim. Speaking with a Philadelphia dangerous product lawyer can help you learn what your legal rights are.

When a Dangerous Toy Leads to Injuries

Toys that are designed or manufactured in such a way that it causes injury to a child could lead to compensation through a Pennsylvania defective product claim. Anyone involved in the making of a dangerous product could be held liable for your child's injuries.

Toy recalls are common, with some involving toxic materials like cadmium or lead and others posing hazards, such as choking or strangulation. Just last year McDonalds issued a massive recall on Shrek drinking glasses, which contained the toxic metal cadmium. Cadmium is number 7 on the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) list of the 275 most hazardous substances in the environment.

Lead poisoning has been a common problem in many toy recalls. Children who are exposed to high levels of lead are at risk of suffering numerous problems related to their learning, behavior and health.

The most recent recalls have involved drop-side cribs, which are now banned in the United States. While these types of cribs offer easy access to babies, they have also caused serious or fatal injuries. These cribs pose the risk of strangulation or suffocation.

The largest recall in history for CPSC involved 2 million StorkCraft drop-side cribs. And since 2005, there have been more than 7 million recalls for this type of crib.

When a dangerous toy or child product leads to your child suffering injuries, then you may be entitled to compensation. Consulting with a Philadelphia dangerous product lawyer should be your next step in order to discuss the details of your case.

Damages in a Pennsylvania Defective Product Claim

Depending on the types of injuries your child has suffered, you could be entitled to damages, including:

medical expenses;
pain and suffering;
disability;
disfigurement;
funeral/burial expenses; and
other losses.

The best way to learn what legal options are available to your family is to consult immediately with a Philadelphia dangerous product lawyer. He or she can determine which party(ies) may be held liable for your child's injuries. This could include the manufacturer, engineer, designer, retailer, or anyone else involved in the making or selling of a dangerous toy or other product.

A lawyer can help you assemble the evidence you will need in order to prove that another party was responsible for the manufacturing or design of the dangerous product.

Help After Being Injured by a Dangerous Toy in Philadelphia

If your child has been severely injured by a dangerous toy in Philadelphia, you shouldn't have to suffer and pay for expensive medical bills that were caused by another person's negligence. Contact a Philadelphia dangerous product lawyer at White & Williams LLP today. We will provide a free, no obligation consultation on your case - 1-877-944-8396.

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