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Can I Sue the Manufacturer if My Child Was Injured By a Broken Toy?

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Every year, more than a dozen children across the United States die in toy-related incidents. Many hundreds of thousands more are seriously injured by dangerous toys. In addition to the injuries caused to children, the experience of watching a child choke, cut themselves, or otherwise get injured in the safety of one’s home can cause lasting psychological trauma to parents. The tragic death of a young child is something many parents never fully recover from. If your child has been injured or killed by a broken toy, you may want to know whether an Illinois defective product attorney can help you hold the manufacturer responsible.

Common Types of Dangerous Toys

Because of their inexperience and lack of judgment, children are at risk from many objects that are harmless to adults. Even something like a balloon can become stuck in a child’s mouth or throat, causing suffocation. Examples of other toys that pose a potential danger include:

  • Buttons on a doll’s clothing
  • Toys with many small pieces, like building bricks and engineering kits
  • Science experiment kits that contain chemicals that can be harmful to ingest
  • Toys with pieces that can break off easily, like toy gun triggers or action figures holding something in their hand
  • Small, round toys like marbles or balls
  • Electrical fires from defective motors or computer parts

In addition to choking hazards, children often put small pieces of toys in their ears and noses, where they can become lodged and require surgery to remove. Pieces may also be inhaled into the lungs, trachea, or larynx.

Is a Toy Manufacturer Responsible For My Child’s Injuries?

Toy manufacturers are required to create safe products and carefully design, test, and manufacture toys that do not pose a threat to the age range to which they are marketed. If a toy has small parts that could be dangerous to a young child, manufacturers must place a warning on the packaging and indicate the appropriate age range. Because many toys are made overseas, it can be difficult to determine which party is responsible for the injuries caused to your child. An attorney with experience in investigating defective toy manufacturing can help you look at the evidence and file a lawsuit.

Contact a Will County, IL Product Liability Attorney

Watching a child suffer because of a poorly manufactured or broken toy can be one of the worst experiences a parent ever goes through. If your child has been injured by a defective or dangerous toy or other product for children, contact Illinois product liability attorney Michael J. Lichner. Our offices are conveniently located on Executive Drive in Joliet, and we offer free, no-pressure consultations so you can get a sense of your options before making a commitment. Call us today at 815-730-1977.

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How do I know if I have a case?

The most basic grounds for a case are that you’re hurt and it’s someone else’s fault, legally. There are multiple legal standards that may apply.

Most cases are accidents. The party responsible doesn’t necessarily have to have hurt you on purpose. Simple negligence, which is just an unreasonable absence of care, can be enough for the victim to have the right to compensation. In other words, you might have a case, even if it was an accident.

Ask us for your personal consultation. We can learn about what happened in your case and explain how the law may apply.

How will the value of my case be determined?

The purpose of a personal injury case is to compensate you fairly for the losses that you have suffered. That includes financial losses, plus the physical and emotional suffering that goes along with injuries. The question to answer is – What has the personal injury cost you, financially and personally?

There are other factors that may impact the value of a case. Comparative negligence may apply, for example. Punitive damages may be awarded, subject to statutory limitations and requirements for pretrial motion and hearing to amend the complaint. The legal strength of the case may also impact its value.

At your consultation, we look at your specific case and explain how the value of your case may be determined.

Will I have to go to court for my personal injury case?

Most Personal Injury cases don’t go to court, but we’re always ready just in case. In fact, aggressively preparing your case can be exactly what’s needed to reach a fair settlement. We’re always ready to pursue your interests as long as necessary for you to get justice.

It’s normal to be nervous about court. Many people ask us if their case will go to court, hoping that the answer is no. Rest assured that you’re hiring us to represent you. We’ll speak for you to the court. If it’s your turn to testify, we’ll make sure that you’re fully prepared and that you know what to expect.

As your legal representative, Michael L. Lichner works to understand your goals for litigation. He’ll discuss the pros and cons of going to court and help you make the right decisions for your case.

What types of damages can I recover in a personal injury lawsuit?

In a personal injury lawsuit, you can recover damages for the losses you have – financially and personally. You’ll have direct financial losses which may include medical bills, physical therapy, lost wages, and damaged property. You can put in a claim for these expenses.

In addition, when you have a personal injury, you suffer in a lot of ways that can’t be measured directly. For example, you will have physical pain. Injuries may cause mental injury and emotional anguish. Your lifestyle may change. These are real losses, too.

How can I have attorney Michael J. Lichner represent me?

If you’re interested in hiring Michael J. Lichner, contact us. Call or message us, and we’ll take it from there. We offer free consultations and no fee unless we win.

We’ll start with a consultation, answer your questions, and explain how representation works. When you pick us as your representation we’ll get right to work!

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