Defective Stroller
Lancaster PA Defective Stroller Lawyer
Strollers are supposed to keep children and infants safe and secure. When a defective stroller causes injury to an infant or child, it is upsetting. If your child was injured due to a defective or dangerous stroller, you deserve a compassionate attorney on your side. A Lancaster defective stroller lawyer at Haggerty & Silverman will protect your family’s rights during this distressing time. We will fight to get you compensation for medical costs, pain and suffering, and other expenses related to your child’s injury.
Stroller Injuries
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, U.S. emergency rooms treated 12,800 children under the age of five for stroller-related injuries in 2010. Children may suffer minor injuries like bumps and bruises or more serious injuries like choking, head injuries, spinal cord injuries, fractures, and finger amputation. Medical bills related to stroller injuries can be costly. If your child’s injury was due to a dangerous or defective stroller, an attorney will get you compensated for these expenses.
Stroller Defects
Common stroller defects include:
- wheel defects
- collapse threats
- loose parts
- defective designs
- poor materials
- handlebar defects
- inadequate spacing
- faulty brakes
- defective safety harness
Stroller Recalls
Each year, strollers are recalled because of manufacturing or design defects. It’s important to pay attention to stroller recalls. If your stroller is recalled for a dangerous defect, get it fixed as soon as possible. The following brands have had stroller recalls in recent years:
- Britax
- UPPAbaby
- Graco
- B.O.B.
- Phil & Ted’s
- Bugaboo
- Musty USA
- iCandy America
- Kolcraft
- Peg Perego
- Baby Jogger
For a list of recalls, visit: parents.com.
Stroller Defect Attorney in Lancaster, PA
If your child was injured because of a stroller defect, contact Haggerty & Silverman today. A defective stroller attorney will evaluate your claim, free of charge. We have offices conveniently located in Lancaster, PA. Call 717-397-3200 or fill out our online contact form.