Food Choking Lawyer
Young children are inherently curious about the world around them and they tend to explore new items by touching and tasting. Because of this, it is extremely important that all adults in charge of supervising a toddler keep small objects and food items well out of his or her reach. These items pose choking hazards for the child. Most commonly, coins, small toys, batteries, and certain food items may put a youngster at risk.
If your child has suffered a food choking injury due to negligence on behalf of the supervising individual, you deserve to claim damages for the needless suffering your son or daughter has endured. Food choking lawyer Jeffrey Killino, P.C. can help you with this legal pursuit. Please contact an experienced and caring lawyer from The Killino Law Firm today at 877-875-2927 to learn more about what we can do for you.
What foods pose a risk?
There are certain food items in particular that pose a threat for small children who have not yet learned how to effectively chew. Foods that are crisp and crunchy, round and/or rubbery, or particularly hard and difficult to chew all may be choking hazards. The following, in particular, should not be given to children under the age of 4:
- Hot dogs
- Peanuts (or other nuts) and seeds
- Popcorn
- Hard candy or gum
- Peanut butter chunks
- Raw veggies
- Whole grapes
- Meat, cheese, or fruit chunks
These food items should not be provided to young children due to the hazards associated with them.
How can I reduce my child’s risk of choking?
There are steps you can take during mealtimes in order to reduce your child’s risk of choking. If you do the following, you will greatly reduce the chances of a choking injury:
- Make sure your child does not talk, laugh, or move around while eating
- Always supervise the child when snacking or eating meals
- Cut the child’s food into small, easily-swallowed pieces
- Make sure your child chews the food completely before swallowing
- Learn CPR in case of an emergency
Contact Us
If your child has suffered a choking injury while eating due to negligent supervision on behalf of another individual, you have a right to claim damages. Our firm has handled suits against large companies like Mattel—no suit is too daunting for us to handle. Food choking injury attorney Jeffrey Killino, P.C. can help you learn about and pursue your legal rights. Please contact his law firm today at 877-875-2927 to speak with a lawyer about your circumstances.