As an Atlanta personal injury attorney, and father of two wonderful children, I noted with interest an article in the AJC on line today about the recall of more than 2 million cribs from seven different companies. The cribs are suspected of potentially causing suffocation and other injuries. The companies involved are Evenflo, Delta Enterprises Corp., Child Craft, Jardine Enterprises, la Jobi, Million Dollar Baby and Simmons Juvenile Products, Inc. This brings the total of drop-side cribs recalled in the past five years to 9 million.
Most injuries to babies caused by cribs result from "drop-side" models that allow the side of the crib to be lowered for easier access to the baby. However, these drop-sides can sometimes malfunction and drop on their own, trapping babies and causing very serious injuries or even death. The problem is so serious that the sale and manufacture of these cribs may be permanently banned by the Consumer Product Safety Commission by the end of this year. Let us hope so.
Representing families affected by poorly designed cribs is a challenge. The heartbreaking circumstances of these cases are emotionally devastating, and legal claims are often the last issue devastated families wish to consider. However, unless these claims are brought and vigorously pursued, more families will suffer the same fate. Products liability claims in Georgia are complicated from a legal perspective, and require a law firm with the experience and financial resources to see them through. Many manufactures are based outside of the United States and are, therefore, difficult to sue. Additionally, these cases will involve national experts, many of whom are located far from Georgia. Without a clear understanding of how to put these cases together, they can quickly become very expensive and difficult to win.
Our law firm represents families throughout Georgia in products liability claims, trucking and auto accidents, premises liability, medical malpractice and wrongful death. We are especially sensitive to issues involving injured children, and strive to create a comforting atmosphere to lesson the stress of these emotional cases. If you or someone you know has been injured by a faulty crib, please contact us and we would be pleased to schedule a meeting to discuss the matter.
