Approximately 18,000 suffocation injuries occur a year involving children. The majority of suffocation incidents occur in the child's home. Small children especially infants may suffocate with common household items. Sixty percent of infants suffocate in the child's sleeping environment such as a crib or an adult bed. For example, pillows, comforters, crib bumpers, toys, and other such objects may pose a risk of suffocation to infants. Additionally, a child may suffocate while sleeping on an infant cushion or mattress that has hazardous qualities, such as: a flexible fabric covering, is loosely filled with a granular material, is easily flattened, and may conform to the child's body or face. The Child Safety Protection Commission (CPSC) has issued safety guidelines and standards for child cribs, playpens, and mattresses to prevent defective products that pose a risk of suffocation or SIDS to infants. For example, the manufacturer of a defective crib mattress that poses a risk of suffocation to an infant may be liable if a child dies suddenly while sleeping on the mattress.
If your child is injured by choking, suffocation or strangulation, due to the negligence of another, you should consult with an experienced West Palm Beach child injury lawyer. The experienced and knowledgeable Florida Child Injury Lawyers of Sharmin & Sharmin P.A. will fight to recover for the injured child the compensation and justice he or she deserves. Our experienced team of lawyers and staff will use their skills and knowledge to give your family justice and peace of mind. You need an experienced West Palm Beach child injury lawyer. Call Sharmin & Sharmin P.A. at 1-800-74-TRIAL.
