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What Happens if a Defective Product Harms a Child?

Almost every week, numerous children’s products are recalled in the United States.  Reasons for recalls include anything from lead paint to suffocation hazards.  As a parent of a young child, it is frightening to think that your child could be harmed by a defective toy or other product.

Within the last couple of years, there have been several stories of babies being killed by defective cribs or bassinets.  Products are also constantly found to be infested with lead.  Children frequently put items in their mouths and if the product has lead-based paint, that child is in serious risk of lead poisoning. 

Manufacturers, distributors, importers and retailers can be held responsible when a child is injured by a defective product.  These companies owe consumers a duty to provide products that are safe and free from defects.  Poorly designed products, manufacturing flaws, inadequate warnings and the use of hazardous materials can all lead to serious injuries among children.  Any of these actions are grounds for a defective product lawsuit.  This area of law is also referred to as product liability.

Product liability lawsuits can be difficult to prove.  The manufacturer or other liable party is usually willing to spend a tremendous amount of money on these types of cases to protect themselves from further liability among other consumers.  To win a defective product case involving a children’s product, it must be proven that the product’s defect caused the child’s injury.  An experienced defective products attorney can gather the necessary evidence, including testimony from product experts, to build a strong case.

The Florida product liability lawyers at the law offices of Lilly, O'Toole & Brown, LLP can review your case to help you determine if the product that injured your child was defective or dangerous in any way.  Call  (863) 683-1111 for a legal consultation.

The article, Defective Children’s Products, has more information on this topic.