Using an heirloom crib is an idea that you may have considered for your child or maybe thought that it was a cute idea, but are they safe?

The fact is heirloom cribs will not meet all of the current safety standards and may also be in disrepair. Sometimes, the damages to the crib are not immediately seen. It is suggested that you actually  is to avoid any crib that was made before 2000. Another safety tip in purchasing your crib is to make sure you buy the mattress at the same time you purchase the crib to ensure a snug fit. If you can fit two fingers in between the mattress and the crib, then the mattress is too small and therefore will be unsafe for your baby.

Another problem with heirloom cribs is that they may be coated with lead-base paint. This actually could also be an issue in newer cribs as well so it is crucial that before purchasing any crib you check to see if it is on recall.

50 babies die every year from suffocation or from being strangled due to  broken cribs or a design flaw in older cribs, and many more are injured. Although heirloom cribs may seem like a good idea, it is a gamble on your child’s safety that you do not want to take.

If you have lost a loved one because of a crib accident you need help. Our Toledo, Ohio wrongful death lawyers can help you through this difficult time. They will work with you and get you the settlement you deserve. Call us at 800.637.8170 to request your free copy of The Ohio Wrongful Death Book and schedule your free, no obligation consultation.

A car was driving down I-64 in Norfolk, VA when it started to have trouble with its tire. The vehicle  was forced to slow down to 25 mph. A tractor-trailor that was driving behind it failed to see this vehicle slow down and rear ended the car. Both vehicles caught fire and the young man, who was a passenger in the car, died.

The defense tried to argue that the vehicle in front of the truck driver did not have their hazards on even though they were driving at a very slow speed. They stated that this put the driver of the car at fault instead of the truck driver.

In return the plaintiffs argued that the truck driver had not been adequately treating his diabetes. They won the case and were awarded $3.5 million in settlement.

If you have lost a loved one to an event like this one you need help. Our Toledo, Ohio wrongful death lawyers can help you get the settlement you deserve. Call 800.637.8170 to request your free copy of The Ohio Wrongful Death Book and schedule a free, no obligation consultation.

The family of Amy Fledderman has recently won a wrongful death case against plastic surgeon Dr. Richard Glunk and nurse Edward DeStefano of King of Prussia, PA. The case was settled for $20 million. The family filed the lawsuit after the 18 year old died from complications from the operation that was performed back in 2001.

The family was awarded $2 million for emotional distress because her mother had to stand by for 2 hours while the doctor refused to send her daughter to the hospital and the rest was awarded in punitive damages.

If you have lost a loved one to tragic event like this one, you need help. Our Toledo, Ohio wrongful death attorneys are here to help you through this difficult process. Toledo, Ohio wrongful death lawsuits are not something you should go through alone. Call 800.637.8170 to request your free copy of The Ohio Wrongful Death Book and schedule your free consultation today.

The statistics show that the main cause of wrongful death suits is a result of faulty equipment. The reason behind these may be design defects, in the manufacturing of the product, negligent maintenance or negligent equipment operation.

An example of a case involving faulty equipment occurred in 2003 and included a city park employee and a lawn mower. As a worker and operator of the lawn mower he had a right to expect that the mower would operate properly. In reality the mower had a defective parking brake. This caused the cable to corrode and break event though it was supposed to be covered in vinyl. The worker shut down the machine and got off. After he got off, the lawn mower started to roll away. In trying to stop the 6,000 pound machine he was run over. He died as a result of this accident.

If you have lost a loved one in a similar faulty equipment wrongful death you need help. Our Toledo, Ohio wrongful death lawyers can help you through this matter. We are experienced in Ohio faulty equipment wrongful deaths and will work with you to get you the settlement you deserve.

Call 800.637.8170 to request your free copy of The Ohio Wrongful Death Book and schedule your free consultation.

Ralph Shafer was admitted into a nursing home in September of 2007 after suffering two strokes and exhibiting signs of dementia, hypertension and diabetes. While in the nursing home he suffered from frequent falls. Mr. Shafer broke his hip and had to undergo surgery because of one of the falls he took. The facility also failed to prevent the deterioration of a diabetic ulcer on his ankle.

Mr. Shafer died April 24, 2009. According to the civil suit he died from gangrene/osteomyelitis at the wound site and dementia. Martha Shafer, the wife of Ralph, is seeking more than $50,000 in damages.

The nursing home has a responsibility to take care of Mr. Shafer and they were negligent in doing so. If you have lost a loved one to a case like this one, you need help. Our Toledo, Ohio wrongful death lawyers are here for you. They can help you work through this situation and get you the settlement you deserve.

Call 800.637.8170 to request your free copy of The Ohio Wrongful Death Book and schedule a free consultation. Northwest Ohio wrongful deaths are difficult to go through and you should not do it alone. Let us help you.