Do you have a child’s swing hanging in your backyard? You’ll need to make sure it’s not among more than 43,000 2-in-1 Delta Outdoor Kids Swings recently recalled over a defective seat restraint that could cause your baby or toddler to fall from the swing, potentially resulting in severe injury. Child Injury Attorney Jeffrey Killino […]
2 Million+ MamaRoo and RockaRoo Infant Swings and Rockers Recalled Following Strangulation Death
Yet another recall has been announced for dangerous inclined infant products that could prove deadly to the very children they’re supposed to soothe. This time around, parents and caregivers are being warned not to use certain MamaRoo Infant Swings and RockaRoo Baby Rockers because of restraint straps that pose an entanglement and strangulation hazard when […]
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 with kids and adults of all ages. Yet while the thought of endless days spent shooting hoops with friends and family certainly has its appeal, too many consumers are unaware […]
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 child labor to fulfill contracts in at least three slaughterhouses in Minnesota and Nebraska. The kids allegedly employed by the company were put to work on the graveyard shift, leaving […]
Kids Love Inflatable Bounce Houses. But are They Safe?
Kids love to play in inflatable bounce houses and bouncy castles. In fact, childhood enthusiasm for the popular amusements has made inflatable play equipment summertime staples at children’s parties, carnivals, and festivals around the country. Unfortunately, despite their popularity, bounce houses are far more dangerous than many people realize. Our Child Injury Lawyers have extensive […]
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 pools and beaches unprotected this summer, even more kids are at risk for drowning and swimming-related accidents than ever before. Our Childhood Drowning Injury Lawyers have extensive experience representing infants, toddlers, and […]
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 of Interior’s investigation into these government-run institutions enters its next phase, that number is likely to grow. The intergenerational trauma associated with this sad chapter in our history continues to […]
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 Off-Highway Vehicle (ROV), Multipurpose Off-Highway Utility Vehicle (MOHUV), All Purpose Vehicle (APV) or other Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) can be a lot of fun for the whole family, these activities are […]
ATV Accident Lawyer: Is Off-Roading Safe for Kids?
Enjoying the outdoors on an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) is a popular pastime for many Americans. But while off-roading on a quad is exhilarating, it can also be dangerous – especially for children. And while severe and fatal ATV accidents are sometimes caused by driver error, all too often, these tragedies are the result of defectively […]
Leachco Inc. Won’t Recall Podster and Bummzie Baby Loungers, Even After 2 Infant Suffocation Deaths
Leachco Inc. refuses to recall its popular Podster and Bummzie sling-style baby loungers, despite a new warning from federal safety regulators and reports linking the products to two infant suffocation deaths. As a nationally recognized Child Injury Lawyer, Jeffrey B. Killino believes victims of dangerous infant loungers and other defective baby products deserve compensation for […]