Injuries to Children

The importance of installing a car seat properly (2 of 2)

September 4, 2014 | Injuries to Children,Our Blog

Welcome back. We are currently discussing the importance of installing car seats properly. Here are the remaining tips from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Parents Central page on properly installing car seats: For rear-facing seats: The car seat should be installed at the correct recline angle. Most ears are equipped with indicators that help… read more

The importance of installing a car seat properly (1 of 2)

September 3, 2014 | Injuries to Children,Our Blog

Anytime you drive you take the risk of being involved in a car accident. This is a very unnerving thought for people with small children. That’s why we depend on car seats to protect our precious cargo. But if car seats are not installed properly, they don’t offer the same protection, and small children can… read more

Placer County bus accident leaves 2 children hurt

August 23, 2014 | Injuries to Children,Our Blog

There is no question that school buses play an important role in transporting children throughout Placer County, California. Unfortunately, as is the case with any other motor vehicle on the road, there is the possibility that a school bus could be involved in a collision with another automobile. This was the case earlier this month… read more

We hold manufacturers responsible in product liability cases

July 28, 2014 | Injuries to Children,Our Blog

Last week, we wrote about the massive recall of certain Graco car seat models earlier this month. As we explained, the recall is primarily due to an allegedly defective buckle that could make it difficult to remove the child from the seat in an emergency situation. While Graco fiercely fought allegations that the buckle was… read more

Focus: Graco’s unprecedented recall of defective child car seats

July 23, 2014 | Injuries to Children,Our Blog

Seeing a picture in an article published earlier this month by the Los Angeles Times that shows a safety inspector checking child safety seats while two infants peer out from behind their safety harnesses is admittedly cute. It also serves as a stark reminder of the preciousness and fragility of toddlers and the need to… read more

California coaster hits tree branch, derails

July 8, 2014 | Injuries to Children,Our Blog

Visiting one of California’s amusement parks is the highlight of the summer for many young people. However, the fun times can quickly come to a screeching halt when unsafe rides put park-goers in danger. Unfortunately, that appears to be what happened on Monday at the Six Flags Magic Mountain amusement park in Santa Clarita. According… read more

Nap Nanny responsible for death of sixth baby

June 13, 2014 | Injuries to Children,Our Blog

Months ago, we published an article warning parents about a dangerous baby product called the Nap Nanny. We reported that late in December, the Consumer Product Safety Commission determined that the Nap Nanny baby recliners were defective and four national retailers subsequently recalled more than 150,000 products. After receiving reports of infant deaths, near deaths… read more

A dozen students injured when school bus flies off road

April 29, 2014 | Injuries to Children,Our Blog

Thankfully, no students were killed last week when a school bus driver lost control and ran off of the California road. However, 12 students were injured and two required hospitalization but are expected to recover. Reportedly, the accident took place on Thursday afternoon in Anaheim when the bus was making a turn and jumped over… read more