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Massachusetts grandchildren safer in vehicles driven by grandparents

Posted on | September 2, 2011 | Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone

Are older drivers safer drivers in Massachusetts? There’s no easy answer. The rate of nonfatal and fatal auto accidents has fallen faster among elderly drivers than among younger drivers nationwide, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. But reports of auto accidents involving older Massachusetts drivers regularly make the news. Recently, a 76-year-old driver from Everett accidently drove his car into a pharmacy in Melrose.

Auto accidents happen fast. In an instant, your life can drastically change. You might need serious medical attention. You might need months of physical therapy. You might not be able to work. You need an experienced Massachusetts personal injury attorney in your corner. You need the Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone. When you have one of our Massachusetts personal injury attorneys on your side, you can be sure we will work tirelessly to win your case and get you the maximum compensation for your injuries. You deserve justice. Demand it. Contact a Massachusetts personal injury lawyer who puts people first. Contact the Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone.

Older driver auto accident statistics paint a complex picture. Nationally, the odds of getting in a fatal accident increase noticeably each year for drivers over 75 years old, according to statistics compiled by the Centers for Disease Control. But an interesting thing happens when grandchildren are riding in vehicles – grandparents have fewer accidents. Specifically, children are twice as safe when their grandparents are driving instead of their parents, according to a recent scientific study written about in Time Magazine.

Serious accidents demand serious attention. Don’t leave your future to chance. Put your trust in a Massachusetts law firm focused on results. Put your trust in the Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone. If you’ve been injured in an auto accident in Massachusetts, we will use our resources to help you get your life back and get back on your feet. The Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone – we mean business!

Dangerous toy accidents happen every 3 minutes. Are you prepared?

Posted on | January 11, 2011 | Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone

What would you do if a dangerous toy injured your child? Sound far fetched? Injury accidents involving toys happen all the time. Every three minutes, a child must be treated in an emergency room for an injury caused by a dangerous toy.

In 2009, an estimated 186,000 children under 15 years old were treated in emergency rooms for toy-related injuries, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. In contrast, 152,000 kids sustained toy-related injuries in 2005. Dangerous toys were also linked to 12 deaths in 2009, down from 24 toy-related fatalities in 2007 and 2008, the CPSC reports.

The CPSC recalled 44 toys in fiscal year 2010, which ended Sept. 30. More toys have been recalled since then. Click here to find a complete list of recalled toys.

What makes a toy dangerous? Some have small, detachable parts which can pose a choking hazard. That’s why Fisher Price recalled several toys designed for young children. Other toys like rocking horses received safety warnings from the CPSC since the reins on the toy horse pose a threat of strangulation to children.

And even toys that have not been recalled can be dangerous, notes Joan Swartz, co-founder of World Against Toys Causing Harm, or WATCH. Sharp-edged toys or ones with projectiles can be dangerous in the hands of a child. That’s why WATCH cautioned against buying Spy Gear Viper Blaster. Eye injuries can happen with such toys. Watch this video to see WATCH’s 10 Most Dangerous Toys of 2010.

Has your child been injured by a dangerous toy? Unsure what to do? Don’t take on large toy manufacturers by yourself. You need someone familiar with handling such complicated cases. You need someone who understands federal safety regulations. You need someone experienced, determined, dedicated to getting you results. You need the Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone.

Our lawyers have years of experience fighting for victims of dangerous toys in Massachusetts. When you choose us, we work tirelessly for you! Companies have a responsibility to produce safe products. When they fail to do so, fight back. Contact Mark E. Salomone today. We mean business!