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Who Is Responsible for Playground Accident Injuries?
Playgrounds can provide ample hours of fun and activity for children, allowing them to challenge themselves, socialize and enjoy the outdoor air. However, playgrounds can also present dangers that you may not be aware of when you take your children to play. Although most playground injuries are minor, there is the risk that a child …
New Jersey’s New Car Seat Law: Important Facts That You Should Know
A new set of car seat safety laws go into effect in New Jersey starting September 1, 2015. Governor Chris Christie approved the legislation this past May to hopefully make traveling safer for small children. It was suggested the older laws were confusing and outdated, which caused the safety features of the newer vehicles less …
Attention: Common Medical Malpractice Errors by Doctors and Hospitals
Patients that are harmed by the treatment of any medical professional that they are trusting for proper health care fall into the category of medical malpractice. The legal terms defining medical malpractice require proof that the professional was negligent or caused harm through incompetence. Keep in mind that not all circumstances involving a mistake can …
4 Ways to Help Avoid Birth Injury
In the United States, as many as eight babies out of 1,000 live births suffer a significant birth injury and nearly half of those are avoidable. In many cases, there were steps that could have been taken to avoid injury to the infant and have a more positive outcome. Although parents may not be able …
Common Causes of Medical Malpractice
A patient that has been harmed or loses their life while under the care of a physician, nurse, or other professional in a health care setting may be liable for medical malpractice. If you believe that you or someone that you love has suffered consequences as a result of incompetence, a lawsuit can help recover …
Statute of Limitations – Pennsylvania Personal Injury Attorney Explains Why Time is of the Essence
The decision to pursue a personal injury lawsuit is not always an easy one to make. However, when you or a loved one has suffered an injury due to another’s negligent conduct, you deserve to seek recovery as allowed by law. When it comes to any lawsuit, there are certain laws called “statutes of limitations” …
Amputation hazard brings baby bicycle seat recall.
April 10, 2012 The Attleboro (MA) Sun Chronicle (4/6, Foster) reported that the Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a consumer alert advising consumers to stop using an infant baby bicycle seat due to a possible amputation hazard. The agency says that Topeak Babyseat II bicycle carrier seats imported from Taiwan, following two incidents of …
NYTimes: failure to vaccinate children leaves them vulnerable to harmful diseases
You may have heard about this news on TV — the physician whose research helped to spur a movement against vaccinations has been proven to have submitted fraudulent research. The New York Times (1/13, A28) editorialized, “The report that first triggered scares that a vaccine to prevent measles, mumps and rubella might cause autism …
Business Owners Want Eased Restrictions on Child Safety
In a time of recession, some people think that any pro-business argument will hold sway. I was stunned to read in MarketWatch (12/3, Okray) that “small-business owners called on Congress to ease child-safety policies” because “they can’t afford to comply with the new regulations” in the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008. It looks …
Happy 4th!
The staff of Lundy Law wishes you a happy and safe July 4th weekend. If you’re planning some time by the pool, you’ll want to keep these safety tips in mind: Supervise children at all times around pools and spas. Adults should keep a constant eye on all kids in the water. If you have …