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Kids Safety, Children Injuries and Accidents

FEATURE OF THE MONTH:

Did you know we

represent kids for free?

Most attorneys charge between 33% and 40% of the
total recovery when a child's car accident is settled before a lawsuit is filed.

Andrew is a father of two young children and feels that kids are special and if a child's car accident case is settled without filing a lawsuit, then that child
should not be charged an attorney's fee.

Andrew is the first personal injury attorney in the State of Washington to offer a program that his friend and fellow Northen Virginia injury attorney Ben Glass developed.

Here are the program specifics:

1. Children who are 12 and under at the time of the car accident are eligible.

2. The accident must have occured in Washington State

3. No attorney fee will be charged if the case can be settled before a lawsuit is filed

4. Other costs, such as the cost of obtaing medical records, getting reports from doctors, etc. will be charged (as they would be in every case)

For more information or to contact Andrew privately
please call 1-800-636-3676 or complete our Free Consultation section on your right.

Children are more vulnerable to serious injuries and accidents whether from a car crash or school bus accident; defective product such as a child car seat, playpen, stroller, toys with lead paint and magnets, or baby formula; defective design of windows, playground equipment, and swimming pool and drains; and food borne illnesses such as E. coli 0157:H7, Salmonella, Campylobacter, Calicivirus or Norwalk-like virus.

Call an experienced kids safety and personal injury attorney at the Andrew Kim Law Firm, PLLC at (425) 289-1990 in the Bellevue, Seattle, Everett areas and (253) 682-2000 in the Tacoma, Puyallup, Sumner areas.

Driveway and Parking Lot Accidents

In the United States, from 2001-2003 approximately 2,500 children per year ages 1-14 reported to emergency rooms and an average of 229 children per year died after being struck by a vehicle in a driveway or parking area. Close to half of children injured in these incidents were ages 1-4.

A program started by Safe Kids called "Spot the Tot" teaches us to take just a few seconds to walk around our cars to look for our little ones before backing our cars in the driveway or parking lot.

Playground Safety

Each year, more than 200,000 children go to U.S. hospital emergency rooms with injuries associated with playground equipment.

Check out the playground safety list here

Product Safety Recalls

A number of different types of child products including jewelry, baby high chairs, strollers, clothes, cribs, and toys may have lead paint exposure, hazards such as falls, choking, strangulation, fire and chemical burn, laceration, and impalement.

Recent Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls include:

Child Products (not including toys)
Toys

When a child, baby or infant is injured or tragically killed by a negligent person or company, we know from former clients (parents) the heartache and extreme sadness they experience from seeing the aftermath of their child or children injured from a car accident or food poisoning. We realize that it can be the most trying of times, but we also know that one way to attempt to make the parents whole from this loss is to seek compensation from the negligent parties.

Call us at 1-800-636-3676 if you have any questions about a possible personal injury case for your child or children.

Blog for Kids Safety, Children Injuries and Accidents

Library for Kids Safety, Children Injuries and Accidents:

Tips to Keep Your Young Ones Safe During Their Winter Break
If you must leave your child alone during their school break, use these tips to ensure they're safe while you are gone. Provided by Bellevue child injury lawyer
Seattle Agency Launches Program to Provide Used Child Car Seats to City’s Needy
WestSide Baby in King County provides needy Seattle families with a number of childcare goods. Seattle Child Injury Attorney 1-800-636-3676
Labor Day marks the end of pool season, which draws attention to the importance of indoor water safety.
With the outdoor pool season nearing its end, attention will be focused to indoor water safety. Follow these tips to avoid unintentional drownings.
Dolls sold at Pottery Barn are being recalled due to potential hazards.
Dolls sold at Pottery Barn Kids are being recalled due to potential strangulation hazards. Loops in the hair can stretch to fit around a child's head and neck.
Kid Diving Accidents Skyrocket During Summer
Each summer, thousands of children are injured while jumping or diving into a body of water. Learn how to prevent these accidents. Call Child Injury Attorney.
Should School Buses Be Required To Have Seat Belts?
Many parents wonder why their child doesn't buckle up on their way to and from school on the bus. In this article, learn why seatbelts aren't in most buses.
Air Bag Safety For Your Child
Healthy Children provided this list of tips for how to safely drive with children aged from infancy to teenagers, provided by Washington child injury attorney.
Many state laws lead the public to believe that once a child reaches the age of 4, a seat belt is sufficient for car safety. The American Academy of Pediatrics released this brochure to bring awareness to the need of car booster seats for your growing child. [PDF]
Brochure from the American Academy of Pediatrics outlining car booster seats for you growing child to prevent injuries, provided by Bellevue child injury lawyer
Driveway Backover Accidents: A Common Hazard In Suburban Environments
Driveway backover accidents are a leading cause of child pedestrian incidents, child injuries and child fatalities in Washington State.
Kid Safety: Sledding Accidents Injure Dozens Of Seattle Children Each Winter
Sledding during the winter months is one of the joys of childhood in Washington State. But while sledding can be fun for the whole family, it can also lead to accidents and injuries if you do not take extra precautions and follow sledding safety guidelines.
Halloween Safety For Kids: Preventing Pedestrian Accidents
Halloween is a fun holiday for the whole family - but walking around your neighborhood at night in costumes does come with its dangers. In this article, learn a few easy ways that you can make Halloween safer for your family and reduce the chances that your child is involved in a pedestrian accident on October 31.
Child Biking Safety Tips And Guidelines
Biking is a great activity for kids - but it can be extremely dangerous if your children do not understand biking laws or do not have the correct safety equipment to keep them from serious injury. In this article, learn four great ways to keep your kids safe on their bikes in Washington State.
School Bus Accident Prevention And School Bus Safety
While schools try their best to make the ride to and from school as safe as possible, riding the school bus is probably one of the most dangerous parts of your child's day. in this kid safety article, learn about what you can tell your children to make their school bus rides as safe and injury-free as possible.
Back To School Safety Tips: Start Your Year Right
School is starting up again in Washington State - and this is a great time to review safety concerns with your kids. Before they get on the bus or walk to school, talk to your children about common dangers, especially when it comes to school playgrounds, school sports, and getting to and from school.
Preventing Child Injuries: Fireworks Safety For Independence Day
Fireworks can be fun - and a great way to celebrate our country's birthday. But they can also be dangerous, especially for children, and especially if parents don't know how fireworks safety. In this article, learn how to have a fun and safe fireworks experience this Fourth of July.
Lithium Button Batteries: A Growing Danger For Children
The number of child fatalities from lithium button batteries is increasing quickly as the small, round batteries become more common in small products and appliances. Learn more about why these small batteries are so dangerous for Washington children and what you can do to protect your own children.
Washington Child Accidents And Injuries Skyrocket During Summer Months
Summertime in Washington State are warm months of fun and activity... but unfortunately it also means a significant increase in child head injuries and other accidents. In this WA child injury article, learn about how your family can best have a safe and fun summer that is accident free.
Kid Safety: Prevent Swimming Pool Drowning Accidents
Each year, hundreds of children drown in swimming pools - both in public and private settings. Do you know the steps to take to prevent your young child from being the victim of a pool accident in Washington State? In this kid safety article, learn what you can do to make trips to the pool this summer fun and safe.
Kid Safety: Screens Don’t Protect Your Children From Window Falls
Screens are not meant to keep children from falling out of windows - for real protection, parents should install window guards, keep a close eye on their children, and remove furniture away from second-story windows. Learn more tips on how to prevent child falls in Washington State in this article.
Protect Your Newborn Baby From Suffocation Risks In Your Home
Because of their weak neck muscles, newborn babies have difficulty lifting their head - even when their breathing passages are blocked. In this article, learn about common baby suffocation risks and how you can minimize these risks in your home before you welcome a new baby.