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The malls and stores throughout Dallas-Fort Worth have been packed with Christmas shoppers since Black Friday, but as a Texas child injury lawyer, I’m more concerned about potentially dangerous products rather than the best bargains. W.A.T.C.H. (World Against Toys Causing Harm) have published their list of the Ten Most Dangerous Toys of 2011 which it is definitely worth knowing about.
The list includes an action figure based on the popular movie series Pirates of the Caribbean which has a 4½ inch-long sword which it arms moves in a rapid stabbing motion – a huge concern for potential eye injuries. Another major worry is the Incredible Shrink Dinks Maker which poses numerous hazards including electrocution. Also on the list is a trampoline intended for three-year-olds and “Low Rise” Stilts for ages five and up.
As a DFW personal injury lawyer I know that accidents can happen anywhere at any time, but manufacturers are responsible for making sure their products are safe to be used by their intended audience: children. Having handled many dangerous and defective devices claims over the past 21 years as a child injury attorney, I know the very real threat that such toys present to young kids throughout North Texas.
Amazingly, of the ten hazardous gifts highlighted by W.A.T.C.H., only one has been subject to a government-mandated recall. The Twist ‘n Sort made by Guidecraft, Inc. is a wooden play set intended for toddlers aged three and older, but it was recalled due to the ease with which wooden pegs detached from the base, posing a serious choking hazard for young children.
The best advice I can give you when buying gifts for your good boys and girls is to always register your purchase with the manufacture so that you will be notified if any problems are later identified or if the product is recalled. If your son or daughter has been hurt because of a dangerous or defective plaything, then you should seek the advice of a board certified personal injury lawyer to learn about your legal rights. I offer completely free, no obligation consultations. Just call me toll free at 800-354-6275 or locally at 817-294-1900.
The Anderson Law Firm offers free no obligation consultations to people injured in accidents or who have suffered physical harm as a result of someone else's actions. We do not charge you to initially discuss your situation and establish whether you have a claim to pursue. You can call us and discuss your case over the phone, we can set up an appointment for you to come into our office, or we can visit you in your home anywhere in the metroplex.
If after meeting with us you decide that we are the best personal injury lawyer for you, then we will enter into a contingent fee agreement. This means that we only get paid when we win a settlement or jury verdict in your favor. You don't pay us anything up front. We will cover all expenses spent working on your case. Only when we win for you will you need to pay us. If we don't win, then you owe us nothing.
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