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Every year there are a good number of children’s products that are recalled because they pose a risk for injury. Over the years, various toys, cribs and children’s accessories have been recalled due to defects. The most recent recall involves Graco’s Strollers. The recall came after serious reports of injury.

Five children had their fingertips amputated due to the defect in several types of Graco Strollers. Two other children received lacerations because of the faulty stroller models. The affected models include: Graco’s Passage™, Alano™, Spree™ Strollers and Travel Systems.

Graco and The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of the affected strollers to prevent injury to other children. The defect relates to the hinge mechanism on the canopy of the stroller. When the canopy is being used, the design of the hinge creates a risk for amputation or laceration. Not all strollers in the affected models pose an injury risk. It is those that use a hinge mechanism with plastic notches for positioning that create the hazard for children. Parents that have purchased such strollers can contact the manufacturer for a kit that may be placed on the stroller to prevent the risk of injury. Consumers can contact Graco at (800) 345-4109 for more information.

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Toll House Cookie lawsuits may soon be eminent due to the injuries sustained by individuals eating the cookies. Since the second quarter of 2009, reports of individuals that have suffered injury have accumulated throughout twenty eight states.  There have been over 65 people that have become ill, 25 people that have been hospitalized and over 5 people that have developed Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, including hemolytic anemia and acute renal failure.

Nestle has recalled all varieties of the prepackaged, refrigerated Toll House cookie dough that they suspect has been contaminated. The contamination is suspected to be E Coli. Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, including hemolytic anemia and acute renal failure are serious medical conditions that may progress over time. Though, many people do recover from Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome. The symptoms that signify illness from the cookie dough, include:

  • Diarrhea, bloody or otherwise abnormal stools
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Construction accidents are the third leading cause of injury related death. One of the most common injuries sustained in a construction accident is a spinal cord injury. In 2002, there were 250,000 spinal injuries in the U.S. The average age of a spinal cord injury victim is 25 and the disabilities usually last a lifetime. In fact, slightly less than fifty percent do not have health insurance at the time of the construction accident. Yet, the costs for a spinal injury are very expensive. The average first year medical costs for a spinal cord injury victim are $140,000. The second year costs for a spinal cord injury victim are over $150,000 for paraplegics and over $400,000 quadriplegics. The lifetime costs associated with care are nearly $430,000 for a paraplegic and up to $1.35 million for a quadriplegic. So, how can workers injured in construction accidents defray their costs?

Know Your Legal Rights

Workers that are injured in construction accidents have legal rights which may allow them to receive compensation for their injuries.  Injured workers may be entitled to worker’s compensation which provides funds for lost wages and lost future earnings. Worker’s compensation may also provide vocational assistance to help place injured workers in appropriate jobs. Injured workers may have a product liability claim against the manufacturer of a defective product that caused the accident. This claim may allow for compensation relating to lost wages and future earnings, pain and suffering as well as medical expenses. Injured workers may also be entitled to employer or contract negligence benefits. Yet, there are limitations in regulations. Legal rights of victims vary among the states. For these reasons, it is important to seek out a personal injury lawyer because they understand the laws in all areas of liability so that injured workers can receive the maximum benefit.

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The orange and black model numbers 125SX, 150SX, 250XC-W, and 300XC-W 2009 KTM off road motorcycle have been recalled by the manufacturer in conjunction with The Consumer Product Safety Commission. The reason for the recall is because of a defect that has been uncovered by the manufacturer. The concern is over a possible dislodging of the front fork inner tube from the fork axle. The front fork inner tube may crack as well. A front fork inner tube crack or dislodge may cause serious injury or death to the driver and passengers of the affected KTM Off Road Motorcycles.

Motorcycle accidents can be some of the most serious types of accidents. Victims of motorcycle accidents may suffer from brain damage, paralysis, burn injuries, broken bones, bodily cuts and road rash.  When a defective product is the cause for a motorcycle accident, the manufacturer is liable for the injuries sustained and the financial implications surrounding the accident. These financial implications include: medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, loss of lifestyle, and loss of quality life in marriage.

Owners of the affected motorcycles are advised to immediately refrain from using the bike. Owners may contact KTM at (888) 985-6090 to schedule a free repair. Furthermore, it is important for people that own motorcycles to proceed with regular maintenance and check ups for their vehicles. Thousands of people are injured and die because of motorcycle accidents each year. Many of these injuries are caused by defective parts on motorcycles.

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Do you use your cell phone while driving? Have you texted a friend while driving? Has something caught your eye that has prompted you to take a picture while driving? If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, you may have been considered as distracted as a drunk driver. That’s right, a study conducted by the University of Utah in 2006 showed that people using cell phones while driving are as distracted as drunk drivers. To make matters worse, it has been estimated by the AAA that roughly 3 million auto accidents are caused by distraction in driving.

Let’s face it, using cell phones in any capacity while driving can lead to other distractions. Cell phone use can contribute to tunnel vision. Cell phone use can limit our ability to scan the road. Cell phone use may lead to being lax when performing activities required for driving such as using blinkers and rear view mirrors. In fact, people that perform other activities while driving tend to reduce their speed when compared to drivers that are not multi-tasking.

There are also laws in the making to safeguard against cell phone drivers. At first glance, it appears that some of the tougher laws are targeted toward teenagers. Several states have banned teens from texting while driving. Yet, no one is suspected to ultimately be immune from cell phone driving laws that will better restrict people of all ages from using cell phones while driving.

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