Lawnmower Injuries
American consumers purchase over 20 million walk behind lawn mowers every year in the United States so that they can maintain their own lawn. While many adults still mow their own yard, in many cases a father or mother teaches their children to mow as one of their weekly chores or a way for them to make some money during the summer. Unfortunately, lawn mowers can be extremely dangerous if misused, causing severe injuries that could drastically alter an individual’s life.
If you or your child has suffered from a lawnmower injury that you believe is attributable to the negligence of the manufacturer, you may be eligible to receive financial compensation. Contact the Pennsylvania product liability lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 610-667-7511 to discuss your case with a passionately committed attorney.
Lawnmower Safety Tips
By acting responsibly in your handling of a lawn mower, you can significantly decrease the risk of an injury. In 2007, a reported 210,000 people suffered lawnmower injuries. Almost eight percent of these injuries happened to children under the age of 19. The following can help to reduce the likelihood of dangerous accidents involving a lawnmower:
- Avoid wearing improper footwear, such as sandals, that leaves the foot exceptionally vulnerable to injury
- Refrain from treating a ride-on mower as a multi-passenger vehicle
- Clear debris from the area that is to be mowed and avoid operating a lawnmower over terrain other than grass
- Wear protective goggles and headphones when mowing
Despite your observation of even the most stringent safety precautions, there is little that you can do to prepare for or predict the consequences of a mower defect or malfunction caused by a manufacturer’s negligence.
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If have been injured by a faulty lawnmower, we can help you to pursue the financial compensation that you are likely due. Contact the Pennsylvania product liability lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 610-667-7511 to learn more about your legal rights and options.