There is a pervasive myth in the field of family law that a child over the age of 12 can choose which parent they want to live with in the event of a separation or divorce. While children 12 years of age or older may be permitted to voice their preference, the child does not get to choose which parent they want to live with. While a child’s opinion may be correct in some cases, it is unfortunately common for one parent to make grand, desirable...
In the wake of a proposed class-action lawsuit and consumer frustration, Peloton officially recalled approximately 125,000 treadmills over safety risks to children and pets.
In the wake of a proposed class-action lawsuit and consumer frustration, Peloton officially recalled approximately 125,000 treadmills over safety risks to children and pets. The popular fitness company received strong criticism for initially failing to cooperate with the...
Children’s toys have long been the target of product liability claims, and understandably so. Children are considered particularly vulnerable to product injuries due to a lack of developed understanding for basic safety as well as the inability to describe with clarity or at all what they are experiencing. Toys made with small or loose pieces, faulty wiring, long strings, or toxic materials can all pose significant risks to unsuspecting...
It’s no secret that certain children’s products are more prone to defects than others. Children’s toys in particular present unique hazards, especially to children under the age of 5 for which more warnings typically accompany the product. This is why manufacturers of products designed for children are required to meet highly specific safety standards for the industry, including accounting for reasonably foreseeable misuse of the product by...
A common misconception after head injuries is that a brain injury or traumatic brain injury (TBI) will be noticed right away. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. In fact, brain injuries often go undetected, even in emergency rooms. This can be problematic, as even brain injuries labeled “mild” or “moderate” can have serious consequences if left untreated.
Family members and friends are often the first to notice signs that...
15 patients have joined a class action lawsuit filed in December 2019 over the presence of Aspergillus mold in their air-handling system; this mold allegedly led to worsened conditions and even death for approximately 20 minor patients.
Aspergillus mold is considered particularly dangerous for people with weakened immune systems.
While aspergillus mold is not typically considered a dire threat, for someone with an existing condition like asthma...
Brain injuries are serious and can result in devastating changes to a person’s life. However, it is not uncommon for a person to suffer a brain injury and remain unaware of the injury until their condition worsens or they are seen by a doctor. It can be particularly difficult to identify brain injuries in children, as their symptoms might differ slightly from those of an adult and they are often unable to communicate what they are experiencing....
Psychological injuries can be just as damaging as physical injuries, if not more so. Psychological damages in children caused by trauma can last for their entire lives and affect their mental health, social life, relationships, and even potential for academic and professional achievement. While physical damages are often easier to prove and seek compensation for, there are specific signs which indicate the presence of psychological injuries to...