Northern California Defective Toy Attorneys
Northern California Defective Toys
At Estey Bomberger, our northern California defective toy attorneys have been protecting the legal rights of children seriously injured or killed by a defective toy or children’s product for several decades. We have seen the devastation and sorrow a parent or guardian experiences when discovering their child was the victim of a defective toy. Despite strict federal regulations and guidelines, toy manufacturers are producing toys and children’s products, such as furniture, cribs, car seats, playpens and clothing that fail to meet federal safety standards. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in 2007 there were more than 170,000 toy-related injuries involving children under the age of 15. The number of toy-related injuries has increased since the early 2000’s, reports the CPSC. Defective toys have caused serious injuries, such as lacerations, permanent scars or disfigurement, head injuries, and burn injuries, asphyxiation, blindness, bone fracture injuries and death. The types of dangers a child may be exposed to by a toy or children’s product, include:
- Lack of warning labels on toys or products. The risks associated with a toy or product may not be made known to parents if a product is not marked with an appropriate warning label.
- Jagged, sharp or pointed edges of a toy or product. In some cases, sharp edges are not discovered until a toy has been disassembled.
- Tiny toy parts. Small toy parts that are not properly fixed to a toy can break off and become a choking hazard.
- Product packaging. Toy or product packaging can suffocate a child.
- Defective electric or battery-powered toys. Malfunctioning electric or battery-powered toys can overheat or electrocute a child.
- Hearing loss. Loud toys can result in hearing loss or damage.
- Toxic chemicals. Toys are often manufactured with toxic chemicals, such as phthalates, arsenic or cadmium.
Lead Poisoning
Although the number of children’s products and toys produced with lead has decreased, HealthyStuff.org reports almost one in three of popular toys tested in 2009 still contained one or more harmful levels of chemicals, including lead. Small children are particularly vulnerable to the dangers of lead because of developing brains and bodies. Over time, lead can attack a child’s nervous system and result in permanent learning disabilities and behavioral disorders. Lead poisoning can be difficult to detect. Associated symptoms don’t usually surface until dangerous amounts of lead have accumulated in the body. Children suffering from lead poisoning may exhibit loss of appetite, weight loss, irritability, lethargy, vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain and learning difficulties.
Caring and Compassionate Legal Representation
You can trust the northern California defective toy lawyers at the law firm of Estey Bomberger to handle your case with care and compassion. We know how hard it can be to see your child suffer and understand the challenges you now face because of someone else’s negligence or carelessness. We can provide you with aggressive legal representation while respecting the delicacy of the situation. Your child deserves the best medical care and treatment. We can help make sure your child’s needs are met by obtaining monetary compensation from a negligent toy or product manufacturer. Our clients have received compensation for medical costs, care giving services, medical devices, permanent scars, and pain and suffering.
Arrange a Free Consultation Today
To arrange a free consultation to discuss the details of your case, contact a northern California defective product attorney at Estey Bomberger by calling (800) 890-6722. We can assist with the filing of a claim, offer legal counseling and ensure your child receives the highest amount of compensation possible for their damages.