The Consumer Product Safety Commission reported that 235,000 children were treated in emergency rooms across the country because of defective toy related injuries in 2008.

Of the millions of domestic and foreign-made toys that are sold to children and adults throughout the United States most are considered safe but there are those few that are manufactured in such a way that they could cause an injury or illness to those using them. In some instances a toy can be considered safe with no recall issued and still end up causing illness or injury. The most common dangerous toys include the following:

• toys missing warning labels
• toys with no instructions
• toys not listing age recommendation
• toys with projectile pieces
• toys made of toxic materials like lead
• toys that require an electrical plug
• toys with small pieces
• toys made of flammable materials

Even the most well known name brand manufacturers who sell toys in the United States like Fisher-Price®, Disney®, Mattel®, and Toys 'R' Us® have all had a dangerous product recalled whether it was a puzzle, stuffed animal, video game, or doll. A toy can be recalled if it is believed to easily lead to choking, strangulation, laceration, fires, and explosions. Before purchasing a toy that you may think be dangerous you can visit several private agency websites that test toys for safety including HealthyStuff.org, GoodGuide, US PIRG, and W.A.T.C.H.

Over the past two decades, we've built a reputation of integrity, skill and professionalism with clients, other lawyers, judges and the community- specializing in personal injury cases resulting from automobile accidents, medical malpractice, premise liability and products liability, plus insurance bad faith, worker's compensation and social security claims. In our three offices in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Lancaster, Pennsylvania and Marlton, New Jersey, our reputation with other attorneys, judges and insurance companies is extremely important because an attorney's ability to achieve a great result for a client is in part determined by opposing counsel's assessment and an insurance company's assessment of that attorneys skills. While a law suit is never fun, we want to express to you that we take each case personally, and we're dedicated to achieving the best possible outcome for you and your family. If you have suffered an injury in one of the following areas please contact our legal professionals for free legal advice today:

We are proud of our accomplishments including those of our founder Howard Silverman, who has been recognized for providing outstanding personal injury advocacy as reflected in his selection as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer in 2008, and his induction as a lifetime member in the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an honor held by less than two percent of all personal injury attorneys in the United States. We invite you to learn more about our Philadelphia personal injury law firm, our accomplished personal injury attorneys and our demonstrated track record of success.

If you are involved in an accident please call us toll free at 866-484-6992 or visit one of our three locations in center city Philadelphia, Lancaster or Marlton. If you live outside of Pennsylvania and New Jersey feel free to contact the American Justice Network, a personal injury litigation network that leverages decades of experience and relationships with attorneys to facilitate a connection with the best attorney for you.

If you are involved in an accident please call us toll free at 866-484-6992, fill out the online form to the right, or visit one of our three locations in center city Philadelphia, Lancaster or Marlton. If you live outside of Pennsylvania and New Jersey feel free to contact the American Justice Network, a personal injury litigation network that leverages decades of experience and relationships with attorneys to facilitate a connection with the best attorney for you.