Making Your Bathroom Safe for Children
An ordinary home can contain many dangers for an infant or small child, especially if it has not been “baby-proofed.” Unfortunately, serious child injuries are very common and more likely to occur in the home than any other place. If you have a child or are planning to have one, it is important to make sure your home is reasonably safe.
When people are preparing a home for a small child, the bathroom is a frequently overlooked area. The truth is that there are many ways for an unsupervised child to be harmed in the average bathroom. If your child has suffered any injuries due to negligently maintained property or lack of supervision, call Orlando child injury attorney Todd Miner at 407-420-4040 to discuss your rights.
Common Bathroom Hazards
Some common but preventable dangers that may be found in private or public restrooms include:
- Open toilets – Many infants and toddlers are drawn by water, even in a toilet bowl. A small child playing with this water can easily fall in due to their developing coordination and “top-heavy” bodies. If an adult does not find the child in time, he or she could be injured or even drown.
- Medications – Many people keep prescription and over-the-counter medications in their bathrooms. If you do so, these need to be kept out of reach of small children, preferably in a locked cabinet. Remember, children can be more adept at climbing onto sink or counters to reach tall shelves than you may realize, and they do not know the dangers of drugs or cleaners.
- Sharp objects – Razors, tweezers, nail files, and a wide variety of other dangerously sharp objects are often kept in bathrooms. If you have any of these items in your home, make sure they are safely stored in a container that small children cannot reach or open.
Childhood injuries can lead to steep medical bills, loss of income, lasting disability, and a great deal of suffering for children and their parents. If your child has been harmed by another party’s negligence, our Orlando child injury lawyers will fight for the compensation you deserve.
Contact Us
At the offices of Orlando child injury lawyer Todd Miner, we believe that children have the right to live and play in safe environments. To discuss your grounds for a negligence lawsuit, contact us today at 407-420-4040.