Child Injury Lawyer Blog

By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

Scalding injuries continue to take place every year. These injuries can have a life time injuries - physically, emotionally and appearance - for a child. It is estimated that about one million Americans suffer burn related injuries on an annual basis. Over three thousand people die every year from burn related injuries. For children, it has been reported that the primary mechanism of a burn injury is from scalding water. Tragically, many of these children suffer significant personal injuries and some even die as a result of the injuries.

In some instances, the negligence or fault of a third party, school, day care center, or even a relative can form the basis of a legal claim or lawsuit for the injuries to the child. A Florida Personal Injury Lawyer can help advise the family of the rights of the injured child and what remedies are available under Florida law for the injuries.

Scalding water injuries can take place in a very quick manner. Hot water scalding injuries in some instances can cause injury after just one second of contact with the water. Injuries take place in the bathroom / bath tub / shower. In addition, many injuries take place in the kitchen from water boiling on a stove or hot food items coming out of an oven or a microwave.

It is vital that day care providers, school staff, parents, babysitters, and other child care providers use their best efforts to prevent burn related / scalding related injuries to children. Tragically, many scalding injuries are part of abusive punishment by a caregiver. Children are at significant risks for serious personal injuries when a caregiver uses scalding water as a form of punishment or discipline on a child. The tradition or past use of these technique of child rearing / punishment does not in any way justify its use. See Scald Injuries in the Pediatric Patient for More Information on this Topic.

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By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

It has been said that good weather may increase a risk of injury to children. The B.C Children’s Hospital and B.C Ambulance Service have recorded a list of summer safety tips for parents and caregivers.

Good weather tends to bring about climbing and curiosity from children. Make sure to watch children around window screens. A window screen can pose a danger to climbing children. Children are susceptible to falling through window screens no matter how sturdy they seem to be. Parents should remove furniture from windows and balcony railings to prevent children from climbing atop and setting themselves at risk for injury. Parents and caretakers should install window guards on windows above ground level, or lock windows so they can only open 10 centimeters. Be aware though: children are fast learners. They may learn to unlock doors and windows at a young age.

Secondly, make sure to watch children around swimming pools and water parks. The good weather draws children to the water and they do not realize the risks of drowning at such a young age. Never leave a child unattended near the water. Be at an arm’s reach to your child when he or she is near the water. Young children and weak swimmers should be in life preservers at all times. Pools and other water parks and water ways should have a tall fence enclosing it to block children from access when you are not around. Toys should be removed from the pool area, for these may tempt children to play in the water without supervision. All children should take swimming lessons so they know how to swim in the water. Parents and caretakers should be trained in CPR and first-aid. They should have emergency equipment near the pool at all times.

Thirdly, parent and caretakers should never leave a child in a car. A child is at risk to heat stroke, and burns from hot seat belt buckles and other metal devices in the car if left in a car during the summer hot temperatures. Cars should be parked under the shade if possible to avoid metal getting too hot for children. Place a car seat cover on top of the car seat if possible as well to avoid it getting too hot. If a child gets locks inside, parents and caretakers should call 911 for immediate assistance.

Finally, good weather brings about bicycle riding. A child should not be riding on or near the road. They do not understand what road signs mean, nor do they have a high attention span to pay attention to moving cars. Children should also always be wearing a helmet, even if only riding a tricycle.

For more information on summer safety tips, see The B.C. Children’s Hospital and B.C. Ambulance Service Summer Safety Tips.

By Roy S. Dickinson, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

An unfortunate incident occurred took place at a day care center in North Tulsa Oklahoma when one-year old Madilynn McDaniel took her shoes off while on the playground. Because the Summer heat in North Tulsa, the ground surface near the playground was extremely hot. The hot pavement at the day care center burned Madilynn's feet and resulted in second degree burns. The incident took place at Educare, a North Tulsa child care center. Madilynn was later treated for the injuries and prescribed Loratab to help her deal with the pain.

Ashia Herron, Madilynn's mother, was concerned regarding the care and supervision at the day care center especially as it pertained to the staff members' response to the incident. Fox 23 News reported a story about the incident. According to the Fox 23 news report, there are some question as to how exactly the incident took place and who was involved with the incident. Because of the incident and her concerns over the care at the facility, Ms. Herron filed a report with the Tulsa Police Department and the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS).

An Oklahoma day care center should be a safe haven for children not a place where personal injuries are sustained. It is well known that extreme weather (whether hot or cold) can present risks of personal injuries to children. In the hot summer months, there are risks of burns to children like this story. There are also risks of dehydration and hyperthermia to children.

When there is an injury to a child at an Oklahoma day care center, the child care staff should document attend to the needs of the child, document the incident, contact the parent, and make arrangements as necessary for further care, evaluation and observation.

For more information on this, see "Baby Burned at North Tulsa."

By Will Brown, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

In Cleveland, Ohio, the police have arrested five people for abusing a handicapped toddler; the child’s mom and boyfriend were arrested along with three others. According to the police, the suspects burned the handicapped child with a hot iron. The incident occurred at W. 38th and Dension. The person who answered the door at the address claimed it was just an accident, but the child could not even walk, said the police. The grandmother of the child was horrified when she saw the burns on the child’s leg and called for help immediately. The grandmother said that nobody had taken the child to the hospital for treatment or reported the incident to 911.

Certain people in Ohio are required by law to report incidents of child mistreatment, but anyone can make a report of suspected abuse. If a child is in immediate danger, then the police should be notified immediately. In all other circumstances, reports should be made to the DFCS office in the county where the child lives. People who call to report suspected abuse do not have to be certain the abuse occurred but only need to report what they have seen or heard. The authorities will investigate the situation and confirm whether the abuse occurred.

For more information on this topic, see Mother, boyfriend among those arrested after handicapped toddler was severely burned.

By Robert Chaiken, Attorney & David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

In Star County, Texas a two-year-old girl suffered burn injuries when her parents left her unattended in a bath tub. Her mother, Carolyn Garza has been charged with injury to a child by omission. Her husband, the toddler’s stepfather, Jesus Alberto Lerma has also been charged for negligence. The toddler was taken to San Antonio Hospital and treated for burns. She has since been placed in the care of another family member. The parents claim it was an accident and blame a faulty water heater.

The Starr County sheriff’s deputies are not taking this incident lightly. The Department of Family and Protective Services have become involved in the investigation. The department’s spokesman, John Lennan said “it's very important for parents or caretakers to properly supervise their children at all times, especially in the younger ages, because those children may not have the physical ability or the mental ability or the developed skill set to be able to remove themselves from that negative situation.”

Lennan also said that child negligence or neglectful supervision is the category that CPS investigates most. According to Lennan, the definition of neglectful supervision includes: “Placing the child in a situation that a reasonable person would realize requires judgment or actions beyond the child's level of maturity and that could result in substantial harm to the child."

The toddler’s mother and stepfather could face jail time if found guilty. Injury to child by omission is a first-degree felony. However, police point out that this very well could have been an accident. When caring for a child, an accident with deadly consequences could happen in a blink of an eye. For more information on this topic, see Starr County couple arrested after girl burned by hot water.

The mother and stepfather will be entitled to representation by a Texas criminal defense lawyer or the public defender's office. There may be more details to the story that were not reported. Whether a crime was deemed to be committed or not, it is clear that bathtubs and hot water pose a risk of serious personal injury to children and that adult supervision of children is key during bathing time.

By Robert Chaiken, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

Jessica Tata ran a day care center in Houston, Texas. She ran the day care center but did not run it well. On February 24, 2011, there was a fire at the day care center that caused the death of 4 children under Tata's care. It was reported that there were no adults in the day care center when it was on fire. Law enforcement officials have charged Jessica Tata with the crimes of reckless injury to a child, abandoning a child under the age of 15, and manslaughter. It is believed that Tata fled to Nigeria. Currently, Jessica Tata is on the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) 15 Most Wanted List. See Day Care Owner Added to "Most Wanted List".

Hopefully, law enforcement authorities will be able to track her down and get Ms. Tata in custody to face these most serious criminal charges. Yes, Ms. Tata will be entitled to defend herself from the charges but it may be an uphill battle to justify or excuse her conduct. With the power of the Internet and Technology, Ms Tata may not be safe or immune from arrest even in Nigeria. Where in the world is Jessica Tata? If you see her or happen to know or hear of her whereabouts, contact your local law enforcement office or the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation).

By Robert Chaiken, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

Three children were tragically killed in a kitchen fire that occurred at the children's Houston, Texas, residential daycare. Rick Flanagan, spokesman for the Houston Fire Department, said the victims ranged in age from 18-months to 3-years-old. The day care's operator, 22-year-old Jessica Tata, was the only adult supervising the 7 children the day of the incident. According to Texas' child care rules, Tata should not have been caring for more than 6 children older than 18-months. Michael McAndrews, a 50-year-old witness who lives near the residential day care, said Tata stated she went to the bathroom at the facility and upon returning the kitchen was on fire. When firefighters arrived at the scene, Tata and two injured children were outside the flaming home, the other five children were trapped inside. Firefighters had to use thermal imaging cameras to find some of the children. Firefighters had to perform CPR on 4 children, who were unresponsive. Some children sustained burns while others suffered from smoke inhalation. Jennifer Hart, spokeswoman for Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital, stated that one child was transferred to the Shriners Hospital burn center in critical condition and two other children were at a Houston hospital, one also in critical condition and the other in good condition. Around a year ago, the facility, which is registered as a "child-care home," was cited by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services' Child Care Licensing division for not having a fire extinguisher. DFPS spokeswoman Gwen Carter said Tata had correct the problem. For more see 3 children tragically killed in a Houston, Texas, child-care home kitchen fire.

The deaths of these children are tragedies for their families and communities. Adult-to-child ratios are limited to enable the adult to provide adequate and proper supervision of each child in his or her care. Child supervision is key, if not primary, method in the prevention of child personal injuries and injury-related deaths in Texas Day Care Centers.

By Scott A. Marks, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

According to authorities, seven middle school students in San Francisco, California, were taken to the hospital after they ingested rat poison, which they mistakenly took for candy. The incident occurred at Martin Luther King Jr. Academic Middle school. A student told a parent about ingesting a blue cube found atop of filing a cabinet. A teacher later contacted poison control. Although the students showed no symptoms, they were taken to the hospitals for precautionary reasons. School officials say the incident is under investigation. To read more on this story please see Middle school students taken to hospital after ingesting rat poison mistaken for candy.

Children are inherently curious and do not always understand the dangers of their surroundings. It is an adult's and other responsible person's responsibility to lock away all poisons or other toxic chemicals - this is applies to the home as well as day care centers and schools. It is common for children to ingest cleaning products or other toxic chemicals because of brightly colored packing and designs. To read more on poison control around the home, school and day care facility please read Dishwashing Detergent Capsules Pose Risk for Children.

By Steven Smith, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

It is well known that children are curious. Unfortunately, many children also do not recognize the dangers of lighters and matches. Child's play with flammable producing items like matches and lighters can lead to dangerous fires that can and do cause serious personal injuries and death. In Brooklyn, New York, it was reported that a fire started by a child playing with matches caused the death of a 4 month old baby girl named Aniyah Vaughan. See Child Playing with Matches Caused Fatal Brooklyn Blaze. Firefighters responded to the scene and were able to get Aniyah out of the building. Unfortunately, Aniyah later died at the hospital.

Parents, teachers, day care providers, and others who supervise or care for children should keep matches and lighters out of the reach of children. While a child may know not to play with matches and lighters, they still do. The best safety measure is to remove the items from the reach of children.

By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

In Redmond, Washington, a tragic fire was reported that involved the unfortunate and tragic deaths of 4 children and 1 adult. The incident took place on January 1, 2011. The blaze resulted in the response of six fire departments as well as fire investitors from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Exposlives. There was no indication from the initial inspection or response to the scene that the fire was intentionally set or that there was criminal activity involved with this fire or the resulting deaths.

The building that caught fire was described as a three story complex in Redmond, Washington. The building reportedly had smoke detectors but no sprinkler system which was not required by the the building codes at the time that the building was constructed.

Fires seem to be more prevalent in Winter months as opposed to other times of the year due to the use of fireplaces, heaters, portable heaters, and other items that may lead to uncontrolled and deadly fires. You can read more about this story at 4 Children, 1 Man killed in Seattle, Washington Suburb Fire.

By Robert Chaiken, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

In Texas and other States, children, especially those with special needs like autistic children, should get supervision and care from responsible and patient adults who provide day care, child care, or babysitting services. In Texas, a baby sitter was in the midst of a criminal trial when he decided to plead guilty of child abuse charges. The incident involved the scalding / burning of a an autistic child that was under her care.
You can read more about this story at Texas Babysitter Pleads Guilty to Scalding Special Needs Child.

The use of water or hot water to discipline a child is dangerous and can be quite harmful to the child. It can also be a crime as was the situation in this case. The best thing to do for a babysitter is to step back and take a few moments to collect himself or herself before doing anything in response to the actions or inactions of a child. Whether the child is special needs or not, an adult should not take out her or his frustration or anger on an innocent child.

By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

Baja Motorsports, a Phoenix-based company, recently recalled 308,000 mini bikes and go-carts after a child was seriously burned. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the gas caps on the Chinese-made vehicles can detach or leak, posing a fire hazard. Also, there is a problem with the vehicles' throttle; it can get stuck causing the vehicles to unexpectedly accelerate.

Baja Motorsports received 9 previous reports of detached or leaking gas caps, including one that led to a child being seriously burned. The company also received 25 reports of stuck throttles, which led to injuries to the face and body.

The go-carts and mini bikes were sold by various retailers nationwide as well as online retailers.
If you would like to read more on this story, see a list of online retailers and get a contact number to receive a free gas cap or repair see Over 300,000 mini bikes and go-carts recalled.

By Will Brown, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

In Ohio and other States, detectives with a SVU (Special Victims Unit) investigated and arrested a mother and Dayton (Ohio) Public School bus driver on criminal charges of child endangerment. The criminal charges involve allegations that the mother (Kristal Hill - age 33) burned her 4 year old daughter with a spoon that had been heated from a stove. Ms. Hill will be entitled to a criminal defense attorney from the public defender's office or a private law firm. The 4 year old girl had told different stories of the incident and this may be part of a possible defense of the case by the mother and her attorney.

Parents have some rights in the manner in which they discipline and raise a child; however, there are limits to said parental rights. When the discipline or corporal punishment is excessive, criminal investigations and prosecutions result. What is excessive? The answer to this question may depend on who you ask. Most States have laws in place that define excessive punishment and / or child abuse. If Ms. Hill burned her child to discipline her and marks were left from the burns, this would appear to be a criminal case of abuse rather than a mere parental choice in discipline. You can read more about this story at Ohio School Bus Driver / Mother Suspected of Burning her 4 Year Old Daughter.

By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

A startling statistic is that death rates are twice as high in homes without working fire alarms. SAFE Kids USA reports that over one hundred thousand kids are hurt every year in the US in fire and burn incidents. These incidents are also the the third leading cause of death for children under fourteen years old. In sixty six percent of the cases where a child was injured or died from a residential fire, the fire alarms either weren't working or were simply never installed. Remarkably, statistics show that a working fire alarm reduces your chances of dying in a fire by fifty percent.

Making sure that the fire alarms in your home are working is incredibly simple and inexpensive to do. A Nebraska Fire Department spokesperson offered the following tips for making sure your home’s fire alarms are in working order:

• Fire alarms that are older than ten years old should be replaced.
• Batteries should be replaced twice a year, don’t wait for them to start chirping: pick a set of dates you are likely to remember and put them on your calendar.
• If your fire alarm does start chirping, DO NOT simply turn it off and plan to replace the battery “later.” Go to the store immediately and replace the battery right away.
• Consider installing hard-wired alarms, which are more reliable.
• Take extra care with cigarettes, home cooking equipment and space heaters.

Find out more ways to protect your child from fire and burn injuries at Change your clock, check your batteries.

By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

Heavy fog had reduced visibility on Highway 15 in Dassel, Minnesota to an eighth of a mile, when a truck slammed into the back of a school bus stopped at the intersection. Seventeen Dassel-Cokato school children were on board; eight were taken to the hospital. The driver of the truck was not injured.

One of the children, eleven year old Alexis Iverson, suffered serious injuries as a result of the accident. Alexis suffered head and neck injuries and will not be able to play sports until her neck brace is removed.

Several parents of children involved in the accident have said they are unhappy with the school district’s decision to have school in spite of the poor weather. They believe that the decision put their children’s lives at risk. Other districts in the area delayed starting for two hours to let the fog clear.

Parents were also upset that they were informed that all of the injuries were minor and that the children would be fine, despite the fact that Alexis was in the ICU being treated for her injuries. The angry parents are calling for a change in school policy regarding school cancellations or late starts.

A representative for the school district has said that they will continue to make decisions on a case by case basis. Read more about the crash and its aftermath at News Child Was Hurt In Bus Crash Upsets Parents.

By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

Aaron Pace of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was babysitting twenty month old Suliaman Orrell Kirkland recently, with other family members present in the home. Pace, who refers to himself as the child’s godfather, allegedly wet a rag with Drano and applied it to the child’s skin to punish him for being uncooperative.

Of course, Mr. Pace and / or any other potential Defendant has the right to advice and counsel from a criminal defense attorney. The district attorney and police department have a duty to investigate deaths of this nature to determine if a crime was committed, the type of crime committed, and the evidence available to prove such a crime. Some child deaths result from inattention, negligence, or just an unfortunate and unpredictable incident. Others result from intentional and reckless acts which should be prosecuted.

Pace’s family members did not witness the alleged Drano incident, but did notice sometime later that Suliaman was injured, and called the child’s mother. She in turn called an ambulance. When paramedics arrived, they found the child covered with chemical burns on his upper extremities. The child was rushed to the hospital in critical condition. He died of his injuries the next day. Pace is being held by police but has not been charged with any crime.

There are far too many stories in the news about children being “punished” by being exposed to toxic household chemicals. These chemicals are very dangerous and can seriously injure or even kill a young child. Parents and caregivers need to understand that injuring a child is not an appropriate disciplinary tool. More details about the tragic death of Suliaman Orrell Kirkland can be found by visiting Police: Babysitter killed toddler with Drano.

By Kevin Leach, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

A New Hampshire organization called the Commission to Prevent Childhood Obesity recently presented fourteen recommendations for preventing childhood obesity to New Hampshire governor, John Lynch. The recommendations are:

1. For New Hampshire to create statewide rules regarding the sale of all food and beverages at public schools that are not covered under the United States Department of Agriculture's school meals program;
2. For laws to be passed requiring all chain restaurants to label menus with nutrition information;
3. To enforce the existing policy requiring daily physical activity for all students;
4. For school personnel to perform an annual comprehensive fitness assessment and provide a report to the child and his or her parents with the results;
5. For the department of education to reinstate the Physical Education and Health Coordinator;
6. For after school programs to provide healthy snacks and provide some form of physical activity;
7. To modify child care licensing requirements to require physical activity for the children;
8. For the Department of Health and Human Services to regulate and monitor the meals and physical activity levels of children in state care;
9. To expand the New Hampshire Farm to School Program, which helps children learn more about healthy eating by encouraging schools to purchase food from local farms;
10. To make communities more friendly for walking and bicycling;
11. To pass a law requiring all health insurance providers to pay for visits from registered dieticians for children with a BMI percentile-for-age equal or greater than 85 percent;
12. To provide continuing medical education for health care providers specific to childhood obesity;
13. To require primary care providers to assess BMI percentile-for-age at the annual checkup for all patients between two and twenty years of age; and
14. To require schools to assess BMI percentile-for-age annually as part of their accreditation requirements.

Even though these recommendations are specific to the State of New Hampshire, parents, educators and healthcare professionals in every state can take a few pointers from this list to help children in their state fight obesity. Find out more about the recommendations at Recommendations to prevent childhood obesity.

By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

Chelation is perhaps the best know “alternative” therapy for Autism. Defeat Autism Now, an influential Autism advocacy group, calls the treatment "one of the most beneficial treatments for autism and related disorders." Parents eagerly trade Chelation success stories on websites and chat rooms dedicated to the disorder. Chelation, as a treatment for autism and related disorders, has developed in response to the unproven supposition that Autism is tied to the accumulation of heavy metals, especially mercury, in the body. Treatment can vary considerably in its execution; forms include skin cream, pills, and even intravenous delivery of powerful medications designed to combat severe metal poisoning.

But skeptics argue that the test for heavy metals is itself faulty, as it is preceded by the delivery of a Chelating drug that causes the body to excrete heavy metals that naturally exist in the body. They argue that the Chelating drug actually increases the amount of trace metals found in the body, which are then “revealed” by the subsequent urine test. They further charge that the lab sends back results charted against a “normal” result that was obtained from someone who was never given the chelating drug.

Dr. Carl R. Baum, director of the Center for Children's Environmental Toxicology at Yale-New Haven Children's Hospital says that that is not a scientifically valid way to run a test. The American College of Medical Toxicology has become alarmed by the widespread use of this test and has warned parents and physicians that the test is widely misunderstood. They charge that proponents of the therapy rely on anecdotal evidence and have never run a well-designed study on the practice. Further, Chelation therapy in itself can be very dangerous, leaching necessary metals from the body and possibly causing cognitive and emotional impairment.

Read more about the controversy at Chelation based on faulty premise.

By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

Parents across the country are on high alert for the H1N1 virus, also called the swine flu. With stories of deaths from the disease on the news every night, it can be easy for parents to become alarmed. But the advice about what to do if your child has the H1N1 virus can be confusing. A recent article outlined the five warning signs of an H1N1 infection that is worsening to the point that medical attention is required. If a child shows these warning signs, they should be taken to the emergency room immediately.

Fast or troubled breathing: Normal breathing for a child is very smooth. Look for ragged or difficult breathing. This can be a sign that the lungs have become involved.

Numb or blue fingers or toes: This can be a sign that the heart has been affected and is not working properly.

Can't touch chin to chest: This can be a sign that he or she has developed meningitis.

Symptoms improve and then return: This can be a sign of a secondary, more serious, infection.

A fever with a rash: According to the CDC this is an important warning sign to watch out for.

But even if none of these symptoms are present, the most telling sign is your instinct as a parent; if your child seems very ill or is just not acting the same, that can also be an important sign that they need immediate medical attention. Read more about the H1N1 symptoms to look out for, read the full article at Flu Test Wrong, Girl Almost Dies.

By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

According to a British organization, the Child Accident Prevention Trust, attractively packaged capsules containing dishwashing detergent pose a serious poisoning risk for children. The capsules contain highly-concentrated detergent, which can cause serious chemical burns. According to the Trust, “hundreds” of children are being poisoned, and they attribute an 11% increase in calls about accidental poisoning to the introduction of the new tablets on the market. Toddlers have reportedly suffered chemical burns to the throat, eyes and skin after biting or playing with the tablets. The vibrant packaging and attractive design of the tablets are believed to make the poison more attractive to young children.

Parents need to be aware that these tablets may be extra attractive to children and take care to keep them out of their reach. Because children are oblivious to the dangers of playing with or eating dangerous objects, it is up to the parents to maintain proper child safety measures to keep their offspring safe from harm. Parents should keep emergency phone numbers, including poison control, within easy reach in case of an accident. Manufacturers can do their part by clearly labeling hazards as required by law and by being careful to avoid designing hazardous products that resemble toys. This includes brightly colored packaging as well as the design of the products themselves. Find out more the poisoning dangers at Wash capsule ‘danger’ for kids.