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 the gym, or on a playing field or playground, young children and teenagers should always be safe in school. But the reality is, thousands of students are hurt each academic […]
Millions of Boppy Baby Loungers Recalled After 8 Infant Deaths
The Boppy Company has recalled millions of Boppy baby loungers after the popular pillows were linked to eight infant deaths. According to the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), the soft, padded loungers could cause a baby to suffocate and are simply too dangerous to remain on the market any longer. The Killino Firm’s Defective […]
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 to severe injury and death when swallowed by children, including toddlers and teenagers. The Killino Firm’s Child Injury Lawyers believe the victims of defective toys and other dangerous products are entitled to […]
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 are adorable, recent reports of near-drownings suggest mermaid tail bathing suits and similar products are putting children at risk, even those who’ve learned how to swim. And while mermaid fin […]
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 tragedies, kids can drown anywhere there’s water. In fact, garden fountains, koi ponds, retention ponds, canals, planter pots, and large buckets are just some of the less obvious drowning hazards […]
Jakks Pacific Recalls Morfboard Skate & Scoot Combo Scooters for Fall Hazard
If your child enjoys riding a Morfboard Skate & Scoot Combo scooter sold by Jakks Pacific, please check to make sure their scooter isn’t among more than 162,000 recently recalled for a potential fall hazard. The Killino Firm’s Child Injury Lawyers believe the victims of recalled products and preventable accidents are entitled to compensation for their pain […]
Kids are Falling from Windows and Balconies, Often with Tragic Consequences
Every year, thousands of children fall from windows and balconies at homes, apartment buildings, high-rise condominiums, and hotels, often with tragic or fatal consequences. In far too many of these cases, severe injury and wrongful death could have been prevented by something as simple as a window guard or a better-designed balcony railing. Our Child Injury […]
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 fun. But with child drownings steadily trending upwards across the United States, safety experts are worried these aquatic staycations could turn tragic for far too many kids this year. Our […]
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 average of 87 children under the age of five drown at home each year and 80 percent of those deaths happen in a bathtub, reports the Consumer Product Safety commission […]
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 their legs freely. It’s a bit like Zorbing, a wildly popular activity that people enjoy worldwide: they step into a large plastic ball and roll down from top of a […]
