CHILD PROTECTION – CHILDREN AND WINDOW SAFETY
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The consequences from a child falling from a window in a home or apartment are very serious and very real – and they are not rare occurrences. These unfortunate tragedies can lead to severe and permanent brain injuries, broken bones, or even death. Window screens often give parents a false sense of security. In reality, many are unreliable as a safeguard because of their relative weakness and inability to remain intact against the pressure of child.
There are several ways a child can fall out of a window. A fall can happen when your child is playing near an open window, or from old, rotting windows that your landlord has not fixed, from improper installation of new windows, or from poor supervision by an inattentive babysitter. The frequency of these accidents multiplies significantly in the spring and summer months when windows are kept open on a regular basis. These falls happen with remarkable frequency all over the United States, but each of these heartbreaking falls were preventable had the homes been properly equipped with appropriate safeguards.
How Can I Protect My Child?
Parents can protect their children from these serious risks in many ways. First, parents can inspect the windows in their homes for sturdiness, safety and soundness. If open windows in the summer are a must, window bars are an option, and work quite effectively to keep children from falling. Window stops, which allow the window to only be opened to a specific height, generally 4-6 inches, also remain a dependable option. In addition, it is important to do a quick survey of all rooms to see whether there is any furniture, such as a bed, dresser, table or couch, situated next to an open window which a small child could climb onto to reach the height of the window.
What can I do if my loved one was injured or died by falling from a window?
If a loved one has been injured or died by falling from a window, you may have a claim for your injuries/loss. Working with our experienced team of experts, Frier & Levitt will investigate and gather facts about the accident from all available sources to determine the cause of the fall and the parties responsible. If your case involves a municipal entity, such as the Housing Authority, your time to bring a claim is very limited and it is imperative that you contact an attorney immediately to protect your rights.
WHO IS FRIER & LEVITT AND WHAT CAN FRIER & LEVITT DO TO HELP ME?
Frier & Levitt, LLC is a law firm that successfully represents clients in lawsuits and arbitrations before the Superior Courts of New Jersey and New York, as well as the Appellate Divisions.
At Frier Levitt, LLC, it is our goal to provide you with superior legal representation and personal attention. Upon engaging us, we will immediately devise and begin to implement the most expeditious and cost-effective strategy to obtain money damages for your injuries. We will keep you informed every step of the way as we work together to achieve success.
Frier & Levitt, LLC welcomes the opportunity to be of service to you. We can represent you on a contingency basis. This means that we only get paid if we get you money. By agreeing to allow us to represent you on a contingency basis, you do not have to incur any up-front attorneys’ fees to obtain money damages.
The law firm of Frier Levitt, LLC successfully represents individuals who have been injured and families of individuals who have died as a result of the negligence of others. We have obtained significant results for clients in New York and New Jersey and work hard to obtain these results.
For more information about whether you have a claim for injuries and/or wrongful death of a family member, or to discuss how Frier Levitt, LLC can assist you in obtaining legal relief, please feel free to call us at (973) 618-1660, or toll-free at (888) LEVITT1 (i.e., 888-538-4881). You can also write to us using our contact form.
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