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CPSC Issues Warning About Falls from Windows

Linda Snyder — Thu, 22 May 2008 12:49:17 GMT

One of the joys of warmer weather after a long winter is the pleasure of opening your windows to let in the fresh spring breezes. But, letting in that fresh air can lead to tragedy in households with small children.

Since April 2008, The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has monitored media reports of at least 18 small children falling through windows including two deaths. Most of these deaths and injuries occured when the child pushed against a window screen or climbed onto furniture next to an open window.

From 2002 to 2004, CPSC has received an average of 25 reports per year of fatalities due to falls from windows. Children under the age of five account for about one-third of these fatalities and more males, across all age groups, account for more deaths than females.

The CPSC offers these tips to keep your children safe from falls from window:

Safeguard your children by using window guards or window stops.

Install window guards to prevent children from falling out of windows. (For windows on the 6th floor and below, install window guards that adults and older children can open easily in case of fire.)
Install window stops so that windows open no more than 4 inches.

Never depend on screens to keep children from falling out of windows.

Whenever possible, open windows from the top -- not the bottom.

Keep furniture away from windows, to discourage children from climbing near windows.

Let’s throw open those windows to get some fresh air, but let’s keep our children safe while we enjoy those spring breezes.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Linda Snyder

Relay for Life Sued for Slip and Fall Accident

Shannon Weidemann — Sat, 16 Jun 2007 22:00:20 GMT

The American Cancer Society hosts "Relay for Life" fundraising events around the country. A woman who fell at an event in Madison County has filed a premises liability lawsuit. She is suing the ACS, the city the event was held at, and the school district. She is asking for $50,000 in damages.

She claims the defendants failed to provide proper lighting at the entrance of the ladies washroom, failed to give warning of a step-off near the washroom and failed to provide adequate markings on the step.
Vandalia claims she has incurred pain and suffering, medical expenses, lost wages and disability.

The plantiff alleges that her arm and eye were hurt in the fall. The case will be heard in Madison County Circuit Court.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Shannon Weidemann

Taco Bell Sued for Slip and Fall

Shannon Weidemann — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 10:43:54 GMT

A man has sued Taco Bell after he claims he fell on a wet floor at one of their restaurants. The slip and fall lawsuit was filed in January. The incident happened at a Taco Bell in West Virginia in 2006.

Hailey claims he was injured when he fell. According to the lawsuit, Taco Bell should have known of the unsafe condition of the restaurant and prevented the accident.
Hailey claims he suffered severe injuries and seeks damages for pain and suffering, mental anguish, loss of ability to enjoy life, and substantial medical expenses.

The man is asking for an unknown amount for compensatory and punitive damages in the lawsuit. The case will be heard in Kanawha County. Taco Bell had no comment on the lawsuit.

If you would like to read more about slip and falls, please visit InjuryBoard's Property Liability information page.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Shannon Weidemann

Slip & Fall Lawsuit Filed Against Burger King

Shannon Weidemann — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 15:09:29 GMT

A mother has filed a slip and fall lawsuit on behalf of her underage son against Burger King. The lawsuit alleges that the boy fell in a Chicago area Burger King in 2003. They are asking for $50,000 in damages.

The plaintiffs allege that Burger King carelessly and negligently maintained the play area and "permitted liquids and food to remain on the floor of the premises causing a hazardous condition to their patrons thereon." Furthermore, the restaurant allegedly failed to warn patrons of the hazardous condition within the play area.

Burger King has not commented on the lawsuit. The case may be dismissed because of a two year statute of limitations on personal injury lawsuits. The case has its first court date early next year.

If you would like to read more about slip and fall lawsuits, please visit InjuryBoard's Property Owner's Liability information page.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Shannon Weidemann

Liability For Injuries on Commercial Property

Staff Writer — Tue, 10 Jan 2006 10:34:26 GMT

Chris Hill in Portland has a nice post about Commercial Liability in Slip and Fall, or Premises Liability, cases. While laws differ from state to state, Chris does a good job of covering the basics and talking about the responsibilities of business owners to keep their property clear of dangerous conditions.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Staff Writer