Mowing the lawn is a mundane chore that can turn dangerous, and even deadly. More than 75,000 Americans – 10,000 of them children – are injured each year in lawn mowing accidents. Frighteningly, an estimated 75 Americans die each year as a result of lawnmower accidents. Even when lawnmower operators do everything right, design, manufacturing or installation defects can lead to serious injury or death. For example, while all riding and push mowers should be equipped with safety guards, many are not, or in some cases the guards fail. A lack of safety guards or failed guards can result in projectiles such as rocks being propelled from mowers at speeds of up to 200 miles per hour, or feet becoming entangled in fast-moving blades. In addition, many riding mowers lack back-up safety devices. This defect can and does result in children being backed over and permanently maimed and even killed. Too many lawn mower accidents involving walk-behind and riding lawnmowers result in amputations, severe lacerations, permanent disfigurement, loss of eyesight, burns and other debilitating injuries.

 

If you or a loved one has been injured by a lawnmower, it is crucial to consult with an experienced product liability lawyer as soon as possible. Our skilled trial lawyers can help you secure all of the compensation to which you may be entitled. This may include compensation for pain and suffering, financial loss, emotional distress and past, current and future medical expenses. In some cases, you may also be entitled to punitive damages for another party’s wrongdoing. Our dedicated attorneys can help you deal with your insurance company, as well as the insurer of the other party or parties. The insurance companies have lawyers working hard to minimize their payouts; you need a lawyer who will work just as hard for you.

 

At Feldman Shepherd, we are committed to helping our clients throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey obtain the best possible recovery as expeditiously as possible. We are here to serve you with hard work, attention to detail and a caring approach tailored to your individual needs. If we may be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to contact us today.