New Jersey Child Injury Attorneys
If your child has suffered a serious physical injury in New Jersey, you should contact a Princeton child injury lawyer at Lependorf & Silverstein immediately to ensure that your child's legal rights are protected. As the parent of an injured child, you have the right to hold the negligent party responsible for the injuries that they have caused. You may be able to recover monetary compensation for your child's injuries, as well as other accident related expenses, such as medical costs and pain and suffering. Please contact Lependorf & Silverstein today for a free consultation regarding your child's personal injury case.
Every day in the United States children are involved in a variety of serious accidents that cause numerous injuries. Many of these injuries could have been avoided if the necessary safety measures had been taken or if a responsible adult was properly supervising the young children. Unfortunately, negligence is a common factor that leads up to children's injuries and fatalities.
The Princeton child injury attorneys at Lependorf & Silverstein are dedicated to helping the families of children who have been injured due to the negligence of another party. If your child has been injured in an accident please contact the New Jersey child injury law firm of Lependorf & Silverstein.
The following are some United States child injury statistics:
- 47% of the deaths in children from birth through four years old are caused by house fires.
- Trauma is the leading cause of death in children over the age of one.
- Over 6,600 children die from injuries annually.
- More than 14 million children are hurt each year from injuries.
Children are injured in many different situations, including:
- Animal attacks and dog bites
- Dangerous toy accidents
- Falling
- Poisoning
- Auto accidents
- Choking
- Sports injuries
- Drowning or swimming accidents
Premises liability is one example of negligence that can cause serious injuries in young children. An unsafe swimming pool or faulty playground equipment can have the potential to cause injuries to children. Product liability, such as defective car seats, strollers, cribs, and toys play a large role in injuries sustained by children.
At Lependorf & Silverstein, we understand that the emotional, physical and financial losses due to injuries to your child can be overwhelming. Our Princeton New Jersey child injury lawyers will do everything necessary to recover the maximum compensation for the injury that your child has suffered.
Child Product Recalls
Click here to read the CPSC Recall of Kolcraft Play Yards recalled after the death of a 10-month old boy.
Click here to read the CPSC Recall of Simplicity Cribs Due to Defective Drop-Sides.
Click here to read about Evenflo Embrace Infant Car Seat/Carriers Recalled Due to Defective Handles
Click here to read about Easy-Bake Ovens Recalled Due to Burn Hazard
Click here to read about the recent Talkin' Tool Bench Recall by Hasbro.
Click here to read the Consumer Group Issues 'Troubles in Toyland' List.