
A Preventable Tragedy: Addressing the Maternal Mortality Crisis and the Disproportionate Impact on Minority Mothers
The death of a new mother is a heartbreaking event, especially when it could have been prevented. The recent case of Abirami Goyal, who tragically
Hidden Holiday Hazards: Keeping Your Kids Safe This Season
The holidays are a time for joy, family, and making memories. But it’s essential to know the hidden dangers that can lurk beneath the festive
Post-Partum Maternal Hemorrhage (antenatal period)
Post-Partum Maternal Hemorrhage (antenatal period) Post-Partum Hemorrhage (PPH) occurs when a new mother has vaginal bleeding in excess of 500 ml within 24 hours after
Infant Car Seat Recall
Infant Car Seat Recall Problems with infant and child car seats have been a topic of controversy for quite some time. We’ve all seen news
Baby Stroller Recall Lawyer
Baby Stroller Recall Lawyer In January of 2010, consumers woke up to some very sobering news. That’s when they learned about the largest stroller recall
Child Car Seat Laws
Today most parents would not think twice about buckling up their kids in a car seat, not only because of safety reasons, but because the
Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome
Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome As a child advocate and attorney, Jeff Killino is at the forefront of medical malpractice issues and has experience and compassion in
Tragic Infant Suffocation Prompts Crib Recall
Tragic Infant Suffocation Prompts Crib Recall The Consumer Product Safety Commission, along with Simplicity Inc. and SFCA Inc., have announced a recall of about 400,000
Toys “R” Us Crib Recall – 96,000 Cribs Affected
Toys “R” Us Crib Recall – 96,000 Cribs Affected In April of 2009, 96,000 Jardine cribs that were being sold at Toy “R” Us, Babies
Preventing Sports Injuries
Preventing Sports Injuries With the new school year in full swing, it’s time to think about after-school activities, including sports and how to prevent injury.
Pool Drain Injuries
Pool Drain Injuries Because pool drain injuries are so rare, many people are unaware of how dangerous improperly covered drains can be. These powerful features,
Over 22,000 Defective Strollers Recalled
Over 22,000 Defective Strollers Recalled The Consumer Products Safety Commission and Bugaboo International recently announced a recall of around 22,500 Bugaboo Bee strollers because of
Lead Paint Poisoning
Lead Paint Poisoning For thousands of years, lead has been used in various forms by human civilization. Even in ancient times, however, the ill effects
Kolcraft Play Yards Recalled
Kolcraft Play Yards Recalled Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc. of Chicago, Illinois recently announced a recall of about one million defective products after the Consumer Products Safety
Crib Death Attorney
Crib Death Attorney Over the past year, there have been numerous reports of cribs being recalled, especially ones referred to as drop-side cribs. For many
Children on Bicycles
Children on Bicycles In general, children love bicycles. People ages 20 years and younger comprise over half of all bicycle riders in the United States.
Children in the Kitchen
Children in the Kitchen Kitchens are notoriously dangerous areas of the home, especially for young children. These rooms house a number of hot, heavy, and
Children and Climbing Accidents
Children and Climbing Accidents Children love to explore new places and things. Because of this innate curiosity, many children will climb things in order to
Child Seat Belt Injuries
Child Seat Belt Injuries Even though seat belts have been installed in cars for the specific purpose of protecting occupants from injury, ejection, or death,
Child Heat Illness Dangers
Child Heat Illness Dangers During the hot months of summer, many people nationwide put themselves at risk of suffering a heat related illness. In particular,
Child Firework Injuries
Child Firework Injuries During the summer – and especially around Independence Day – you may see fireworks stands popping up around and outside of your
3.2 Million Calico Critter Toys Recalled After Bottle, Pacifier Accessories Implicated in Infant Deaths
An urgent recall has been issued for millions of Calico Critters toys and sets amid fears that bottle and pacifier accessories included with some of
Portable Basketball Goals and Wall-Mounted Backboards Recalled After Injuries, Child’s Death
Portable basketball goals and wall-mounted backboards are a common feature in driveways and backyards across the United States, a testament to the sport’s immense popularity
Byheart Infant Formula Recalled for Possible Bacterial Contamination
Do you feed your baby ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula? You’ll need to check the batch number to ensure the formula in your cupboard isn’t
PSSI Accused of Hiring Kids Young as 13 for Slaughterhouse Graveyard Shifts
Packers Sanitation Services, Inc. (PSSI), a leading sanitation contractor that services hundreds of the country’s food processing facilities, is under federal investigation for illegally using
Uptick in Child Drownings Feared as National Lifeguard Shortage Leaves Pools and Beaches Unprotected
Drowning is already one of the leading causes of accidental death among children. Unfortunately, with a severe shortage of lifeguards leaving many of the nation’s
More than 500 Native American Children Died at Federal Indian Boarding Schools
More than 500 Native American children died while attending federal boarding schools intended to force their assimilation and eradicate their culture. As the U.S. Department
Kids and Off-Highway Vehicles: What to Know About UTV and ROV Accidents
Off-road motorsports have become increasingly popular in recent years. But while exploring the outdoors on a Utility Task Vehicle or Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV), Recreational
Water Beads Injury Lawyer: Expanding Water Beads Linked to Intestinal Blockages, Hearing Loss
You might want to think twice about allowing your son or daughter to play with water beads. Tiny and colorful, the polymer spheres resemble candy
Infant Sleeper Sacks, Weighted Blankets, and Swaddling Injury Lawyer
If you’re struggling to get your baby to sleep through the night, you may be tempted to give infant sleeper sacks, swaddling blankets, weighted blankets,
Class is Back in Session: What to Know About Catastrophic Injuries at School
Whether they’re in a classroom, biking or crossing the street at a school intersection with or without a crossing guard, attending a field trip, in
Zen Magnets, Neoballs High-Powered Magnet Toys Can Kill Kids If Swallowed
After years of controversy, federal regulators have finally announced a rare mandatory recall for Zen Magnets and Neoballs. These high-powered magnet toys have been linked
Mermaid Bathing Suits Look Adorable. But is Monofin Swimwear Safe for Your Child?
Monofin bathing suits with fish or mermaid tailsare all the rage right now, especially among toddlers, preschoolers, and grade school-aged kids. But while these swimsuits
Backyard and Garden Drowning Hazards Go Well Beyond Swimming Pools
Child drownings remain a serious problem throughout the United States. And while swimming pools and hot tubs are responsible for a significant portion of these
Recent Infant Teether Recalls Highlight Teething Product Risks
From infant teethers and teething rings to homeopathic teething tablets, and over-the-counter benzocaine gels, dozens of products promise to take the discomfort out of teething.
Booster Dining Seats Have Injured Hundreds of Kids, Sometimes Fatally
Booster dining seats and other baby feeding seats for use at home and in restaurants are supposed to make mealtimes more enjoyable for both parents
Kids and Bunk Beds: What Are the Risks?
Theraflu Recall: What Parents Need to Know About the Safety Alert What Parents Need to Know About Bunk Bed Collapse Death Each year, approximately 36,000
Be on the Lookout for Dangerous Toys this Holiday Season
With the holiday shopping season finally upon us, millions are searching for the perfect toy for that special child in their lives. But did you
Electric Skateboards: How Safe are They?
Skateboards are no longer just for skateparks. In fact, an increasing number of teens and young adults have adopted electric skateboards (e-boards) as an environmentally
Hammock Dangers: What Parents Need to Know to Keep Kids Safe
From the backyard to the nursery, hammocks seem to be everywhere these days. Whether you’re looking for a sure-fire way to lull a baby to
Bicycle-Towed Child Trailers and Bike-Mounted Seats: What are Their Hazards and Risks?
Millions of families take to bike paths every summer to enjoy some exercise and fresh air with small children in tow. But because these little
Island Wear Recalls Umbrella Strollers Sold by Ocean City, MD Retailers
Hundreds of umbrella strollers sold by several Ocean City, Maryland, retailers last year are being recalled after the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) determined
Baby Walkers Sold Exclusively on Amazon Recalled for Fall and Entrapment Hazards
If your little one enjoys toddling around in a baby walker purchased at Amazon.com, you should check the product label right now to ensure it
Child Drownings Spike Across United States
With coronavirus forcing thousands of families to cancel summer vacations, swimming pool sales are surging as Americans look to their backyards for some socially distant
Baby Neck Floats: Safe Swimming or a Deathtrap in the Pool?
Driven by a surge in adorable photos on Instagram and other social media outlets, baby neck floats have become popular poolside accessories in recent years.
Parental Warning: Trendy Teething Jewelry Could Harm Your Child!
Most parents are willing to try just about anything to soothe a teething child. But according to a recent warning from the U.S. Food &
Keeping Your Kids Safe at Home During Coronavirus
While creating a safe environment for your kids in crucial at all times, there is a heightened risk now. You’re probably scrambling to find ways
Is Your Children’s Bedroom a Danger Zone?
Given the spate of dresser recalls, your children’s bedroom could be like a ship’s cabin adrift on high seas pounded with gale force winds. If
Contigo Recalling the Recall
Chances are, you’re one of millions of people who bought a Contigo Kids Cleanable water bottle over the past ten years. You may have returned
No More Infant Inclined Sleepers
Products are constantly introduced to the marketplace, and others are phased out. For instance, infant inclined sleepers weren’t invented until Fisher-Price came up with the
Child Bathroom Drowning Injury – from Tub to Toilet
Besides scrubbing behind the ears, bathtime is supposed to be fun time. But the bathroom can turn into a danger zone so quickly. Tragically, an
Child Influenza Deaths this Flu Season “Harsh”
This year’s flu season is here and health experts predict it will be harsh, especially for young children. Children younger than 5 years old, and
Aquabeads Peel Top Layer Of Skin From Child’s Finger
Parents, if your child plays with aquabeads, there is a potential skin hazard. After playing with the stick-with-water bead toy, a child’s epidermis (top) layer
IKEA recalls Infant Bibs Over Choking Fears
Ikea has recalled about 7,000 MATVRÅ Infant Bibs after it received two reports of the bibs detaching and potentially causing a choking hazard to infants.
Three Infants Dead From Deadly Bacteria at Geisinger Medical Center’s neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)
Three infants have tragically died at Geisinger Medical Center’s neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), and five more infants are being treated for a deadly waterborne
Warning: Does your kid’s lunchbox contain a Contigo Water Bottle?
Before your child goes to daycare or school, be sure to check the water bottle in their backpack or lunchbox: Contigo Kids Cleanable Water Bottles
Bubble Soccer or Concussion Balls?
Bubble Soccer has likely come to a park near you: players are encased in large plastic balls with their legs exposed, allowing them to move
Inclined Sleeper Deaths Are On The Rise
Parents, your baby may be at risk if you bought an inclined baby sleeper. On the heels of the huge Fisher-Price recall involving 4.7 million
Five Leading Causes of Child Traumatic Brain Injury
A recent study was conducted to determine which products and activities are most likely to be involved in traumatic brain injury (TBI) at different ages
Congenital Heart Defects Associated with Oil and Gas Areas
Maternal proximity to oil and gas well sites has been linked to congenital heart defects in babies. Children born to mothers living near oil and
Lack of Transparency with Children’s Hospital heart problems
Secret audio recordings provided last month to the New York Times revealed that UNC Children’s Hospital, part of the University of North Carolina health system,
Two Toddlers Escape from Daycare Center
In January 2015, two two-year-old toddlers whose parents had entrusted their care to an Austin, Texas, daycare facility were found walking into the middle of
Who Can Be Held Responsible When Children Are Injured or Killed in School-bus Accidents?
Every year, millions of parents across the United States place their children’s lives and safety in the hands of school-bus drivers. Yet, approximately 17,000 children,
Daycare Negligence Can Cause Serious Injury or Death
Every day, throughout the United States, parents turn over their children’s care to others while they go off to work. When relatives or trusted family
Tragic School Bus Crash Leaves 2 Young Children and One Adult Dead, 27 Injured
Tuesday, December 2, 2014, had been a school day like any other for the young children of East Knoxville, Tennessee’s Sunnyview Primary and Chilhowee Intermediate
Child-injury Attorney Jeff Killino Warns Parents of Crib Monitor Cord Strangulation Hazard
On July 24, 2014, Mayborn USA, Inc. recalled approximately 25,000 of its baby monitors in the United States and another approximately 3,500 in Canada for
Child-injury Attorney Jeffrey Killino Warns Parents of the Serious Dangers Posed by TVs That May Tip Over on Children
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), one child is killed every two weeks as a result of being crushed by a falling
More Children Are Dying after Being Left in Hot Cars
As of July 15, 2014, seventeen children have already died as a result of being left alone in hot cars or other motor vehicles, according
Child-injury Attorney Jeffrey Killino Urges Parents to Put Pool Safety at the Top of Their Summer Agendas
Just about everyone looks forward to summer, but no one greets the season of vacations, summer camps, amusement parks, and swimming with more excitement and
Child-injury Attorney Jeff Killino Helps Families of Children Who Have Been Strangled by Defective Children’s Products
Every year, children are fatally strangled or seriously injured by children’s products that have been designed or manufactured in such a way as to pose
Graco Car and Safety Seat Recall Is the Largest in American History
Graco Children’s Products, a division of Newell Rubbermaid Inc., has issued the largest combined recall of infant and child seats in American history. The initial
Child-injury Attorney Jeffrey Killino Helps Families of Children Injured by Whirlpool or Hot-tub Use
Hot-tubs and whirlpools are used by adults for therapy, injury recovery, or sheer enjoyment and relaxation. Yet, most of these adults are unaware of the
Treating Cerebral Palsy: Retraining and Relaxing the Muscles
Cerebral Palsy is a serious and devastating physical illness. It is a physical disability that causes movement difficulties and muscle stiffness. It left 16 year
A Twin Dream: Twins Player meets Twins with Cerebral Palsy
MINNEAPOLIS (KARE) — Twins fans come in all shapes and sizes. In this case, little Braden and Dathan Miller are twins themselves! Born just a
Keep your kids safe from swimming pool accidents this summer
As the weather gets warmer, pool season begins to kick into full-swing. Although usually an enjoyable, family experience, officials nationwide are warning pool-goers to be
In the aftermath of the Oklahoma tornadoes
All of us at Child Injury Firm would like to express our deepest sympathies to all those affected by the tragic tornado outbreak in Oklahoma
Paralyzed swimmer returns to the pool after tragic accident
Teenage swimmer Nick Andrade faced his fear and returned to a place that formerly brought him job – a competition swimming pool with a diving
Focused therapy could add grey matter to brains of children with cerebral palsy
Research recently published in Pediatrics journal shows that a specific form of rehabilitative therapy may “remodel” the brain by creating additional grey matter, specifically in
Firearm accidents involving children cause concern
Two incidents involving children and firearms, one fatal, occurred this last week in New Jersey and Tennessee In Toms River, New Jersey, a 6-year old
National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day Celebrated March 25
Last week marked a monumental achievement in cerebral palsy awareness, as the 112th Congress officially passed S.R. (Senate Resolution) 89 declaring March 25 as National
Son’s traumatic brain injury covered by a lifetime care package
A child diagnosed with cerebral palsy following a traumatic brain injury received some justice as a Judge ruled for the hospital to bear responsibility for
One Child’s Traumatic Brain Injury Inspires Hope for Others
Following the tragic death of their four-year old daughter Lauren, Dan and Ann Flood channeled both their grief and compassion for other infants with traumatic
Six-year old runner not limited by cerebral palsy, blindness
Cerebral palsy can be a very limiting disease for a child, both mentally and physically. Jayden Nogueras, however, chooses to push past his medical limitations
Theraflu Recall
Theraflu Recall: What Parents Need to Know About the Safety Alert Theraflu Recall: What Parents Need to Know About the Safety Alert If you are
Important Recall Notice: Fisher Price “Rock ‘N Play” Infant Sleepers are Off the Shelf
The Child Injury Firm has an important recall notice for consumers. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has recalled the Fisher Price “Rock ‘N
Tragic Death Prompts Recall of 220,000 Infant Travel Beds
Following an infant death and nine other reports of distressed or trapped children, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced a mass recall of
Baby leg warmers and socks recalled
In the midst of the holiday season we have an important recall to tell you about involving a certain type of baby product. The Consumer
JC Penney Drop-Side Cribs recalled for suffocation risk
Back in June, I told you about a major recall involving drop-side cribs. That particular recall involved as many as 2 million units from various
Lan Enterprises recalls Zooper Tango Double Strollers
We have some important safety information to tell you about regarding baby strollers. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall of more than
Pottery Barn Kids Recall Bunk Beds
If it seems like I just blogged about a recall involving Pottery Barn Kids, that's because I did. The company recently recalled more than 80,000
Children Being Left in Hot Cars
Summer has just begun and already we are experiencing sweltering temperatures. For many people this is simply the best time of year, especially for kids,
Four Child Product Recalls
Periodically, The Consumer Product Safety Commission issues recalls on various products, including children's products. Over the past few months, I've blogged about everything from defective
Dorel Asia Recalls Cribs over Strangulation and Suffocation Hazard
We have yet another recall involving cribs to tell you about. Dorel Asia is recalling as many as 635,000 cribs because they pose strangulation and
Dart Gun recall/asphyxiation
We are now at the height of the holiday toy-buying season and as parents scurry to buy last minute gifts for their children, there is
Children Clog Shoes Recalled Because of Dangers
A recall has been issued for many children's shoes that were sold to retailers across the United States. The shoes featured cartoon characters resembling Disney
Babies at Greater Risk for Significant Head Injury
Babies and young children are at nearly twice the risk of head injuries compared to children of other age groups. Head injuries are a major problem for
Play-Yard Recall Recently Announced
A recall was recently announced for nearly none million Kolcraft play yards. The recall of this product has raised many questions. One of the main
Parental Supervision Important to Help Prevent Injuries
Parental supervision is important to help prevent many of the injuries to children as they are growing up. It is important that children are not
Study Shows Children in Poor Family Have Higher Fatality Rates
A study has recently been released that compares the rates of child fatalities across a wide spectrum of data. The study has been able to
Summer Time Brings Child Injuries
As the weather begins to warm up outside, children will begin to spend more time outside of the house. With more children outside enjoying the
Window Blinds Can Pose Hazard to Children
Window blinds can pose a very dangerous hazard to young children. As young children crawl or walk around the floor of homes or other areas,
Fisher-Price Recalls High Chairs
Fisher-Price is beginning recalls on a model of high chairs for children. The highchair model is the “3-in-1 High Chair”. Over 20,000 of these high
Dog Bites for Children Increase in Summer
A recent study has found that children are more likely to be bitten by a dog in the summer. It is not known why a
Concussions for Young Athletes
Concussions can occur in sports that children play. It is a serious injury that should require immediate medical attention to ensure that the child’s injuries


