The inclusion of this picture is for aesthetic purposes only and is not intended to indicate that the depicted toy is dangerous.

If a toy injures your child, your child may have a claim for monetary damages. Parents might easily overlook that the manufacturer or seller of an unsafe toy may suffer legal consequences. Safety is essential, especially for children. Entities such as manufacturers, suppliers, and sellers of toys should face accountability when they do not exercise the appropriate standard of care and cause harm to a child.

The Impact of Your Child's Injury

You may have medical bills and other expenses that you are obligated to pay as a result of your child's injury. The grief and pain of an injured child may understandably take over one's thoughts; it is difficult to think about anything in the legal field. You are focused on your child's health and well-being. That is understandable, but it is essential to consider the necessary steps in investigating whether your child has a personal injury claim.

The Importance of Preserving the Toy as Evidence

The toy is probably the best piece of evidence that you may have in your case against the seller or manufacturer of the toy to hold it accountable for its wrongdoing or negligent conduct. So, put the toy somewhere safe where other children cannot reach it.

Should You Contact a Lawyer? 

You may want to call a lawyer. If you have a case worth pursuing, the lawyer may wish to safeguard the toy and use it as evidence for the claim against the defendant (e.g., the toy manufacturer). It is essential to protect the toy and ensure it does not change from its current condition, as the toy is evidence.

For example, if your child is injured while operating a pocket bike, it may be due to unsafe equipment, such as defective brakes. It is crucial that the pocket bike and all its components do not disappear or change condition, as the bike's parts, including the brakes themselves, are the best pieces of evidence.

The Costs of Pursuing a Claim 

One should note, however, that a personal injury claim for a dangerous toy is possibly costly to prove. In particular, an expert witness may be required to meet the burden of proof; the costs of handling such a case factor into a lawyer's decision to pursue a possible claim on behalf of your child. The best way to find out if your child has a claim worth pursuing is to speak with a personal injury lawyer about what happened and your child's injuries.

Checking for Recalls

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has a webpage informing consumers about unsafe product recalls. The toy in question may be listed on the website. To check, look here: https://www.cpsc.gov/. The toy may not be listed, but that does not mean that your child does not have a possible claim.

Types of Injuries Caused by Dangerous Toys

Your child may have suffered serious injuries due to the defective toy. Some injuries that somebody may suffer due to a dangerous toy are listed below:

• Lacerations or cuts;
• Choking;
• Strangulation;
• Eye injuries;
• Burns;
• Suffocation;
• Broken bones;
• Head injuries;
• Brain injuries, and
• Death.

Tragic results may follow a seller's, supplier's, or manufacturer's wrongdoing in allowing a dangerous toy to reach a child. Somebody may address the terrible results of such conduct as a personal injury lawsuit. 

Contact Hobbs Law, LLC for Help 

If your child has been involved in a toy-related accident, please do not hesitate to contact Hobbs Law, LLC. Safety comes first; negligent corporations should be held accountable for their wrongdoings. Hobbs Law, LLC's Alabama dangerous toy lawyer is ready to hear your story. The initial consultation is free of charge. Call 205-683-2892 today.