Roughly 25 children per day suffer injuries due to accidents with high chairs, according to a study that examined eight years of data. As a parent, you trust that your child’s high chair is designed and manufactured to make it safe to use. If you have a child injured by a high chair that’s defective or dangerous, you have the right to hold the manufacturer accountable and seek justice for your family.
How a High Chair Can Be Dangerous
A high chair can pose serious risks to children when poorly designed or defectively made. Defects can lead to accidents, and it’s essential to hold manufacturers accountable when their products cause harm.
Here are some common dangers to watch out for:
- Weak safety straps or a defective buckle that fails to secure the child
- Unstable legs or base that can tip over easily
- Sharp or loose parts that may cause cuts or bruises
- Small detachable components that create choking hazards
- Flimsy materials that can break under the child’s weight
Potential Injuries from a High Chair Accident and When to Seek Help
High chair accidents may result in a variety of injuries, including:
- Traumatic brain injury or other head injuries
- Broken bones
- Internal injuries and bleeding
- Cuts, bruises, and abrasions
- Choking from small parts
If your child has suffered any of these or other serious injuries, it’s important to seek medical attention immediately. Even if the injury seems minor at first, complications can arise later, especially with head trauma or internal injuries. Once your child is safe, consult a lawyer at Jebaily Law Firm if you believe the high chair was defective or malfunctioned. We can help you explore your options for holding the high chair’s manufacturer responsible and pursuing compensation for your child’s injuries and future care.
Liability for Injuries Caused by Dangerous
Depending on how your child’s high chair injury occurred, there may be several potentially liable parties. Examples include the manufacturer of the high chair, the retailer who sold it to you, and the designer of the product.
If the high chair had a design flaw, manufacturing defect, or lacked proper safety warnings, you could hold the high chair manufacturer responsible through a product liability claim. You may also have legal grounds for a negligence lawsuit if the retailer sold a recalled or faulty high chair.
Filing claims against any liable parties can help your family recover compensation for your child’s medical expenses, pain, suffering, and more. Our South Carolina personal injury attorneys are ready to investigate your case to determine which parties are liable and the best legal route to pursue.
Protect Your Child’s Future: Jebaily Law Firm Can Help with High Chair Injury Claims
If your baby fell from a high chair or suffered an injury due to a high chair’s manufacturing or design defect, our experienced personal injury lawyers want to help you pursue compensation through a high chair liability claim. For over 50 years, South Carolina families have turned to Jebaily Law Firm for help when they suffer harm due to defective products.
Contact us today to schedule a free case review to discuss your situation and learn more about your legal rights and options.
