Fisher-Price Rock 'N Play Sleeper Liability

Contact the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. if Your Child was Injured by Fisher-Price’s Rock ‘N Play Sleeper in New York State.

The loss of a child can be devastating and life-changing. Although there is nothing that can replace the loss of a child, holding the company that was responsible for your child’s death accountable can be an important part of the recovery process.

The Dietrich Law Firm P.C.’s team of aggressive, tenacious and hardworking Buffalo, New York Fisher-Price Rock ‘N Play Sleeper injury attorneys are compassionate and ready to help you if you lost a child through the use of the Fisher-Price Rock ‘N Play Sleeper. At the Dietrich Law Firm P.C., our team strives to provide the highest level of personal injury service to the people of Western New York.

Jed Dietrich, Esq. and his team of highly experienced, aggressive, tenacious and hardworking Rock ‘N Play injury lawyers in Buffalo, New York will attempt to secure the best results possible for the families of babies injured in sleepers in Buffalo, New York; Rochester, New York; Niagara Falls, New York and throughout New York State. Contact us today to find out how we can help you! We are available 24 hours per day and 7 days per week at 716-839-3939, and there is never a fee unless we win for you!

If your baby suffered a Rock ‘N Play Sleeper related injury or death, we urge you to contact Jed Dietrich, Esq. today to discuss your claim. In New York, there are strict time deadlines to bring claims for personal injuries or death, so it is important to discuss your case with a seasoned product liability law attorney to ensure that your rights are protected.

In the meantime, in case a Fisher-Price representative or anyone else contacts you, we highly suggest the following:

1. Do not provide any statements. Lawsuits involving product liability issues are often complicated, and it can be easy to misrepresent important details that may jeopardize your case.
2. Never discuss injuries or your case on social media. Both defense attorneys and insurance companies use social media to assist them in disputing injuries and offering reduced settlements.
3. Do not give the Rock ‘N Play Sleeper to anyone. When manufacturers, their lawyers or other representatives receive a defective product, they typically engage in destructive examinations. If the sleeper is taken away, disassembled or altered, your chances of establishing the sleeper was defective or the cause of your child’s injuries may decrease. Recalls of products tend to help manufacturers in this endeavor. By recalling their defective sleepers, Fisher-Price regains possession at a much lower price than a product liability claim.
4. Never discuss your claim with anyone besides your attorney. It is important to keep all important details about your claim between you and your lawyer. If you feel the need to share information with others, it is important to first talk to your lawyer about what the consequences of doing so may be.

If your child suffered a serious injury or died in a Rock 'N Play Sleeper, contact Jed Dietrich, Esq. and his top rated team of Buffalo, New York Fisher-Price Sleeper injury attorneys at the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. for a free consultation. Our team is available 24 hours per day and 7 days per week at 716-839-3939 or by filling out the online consultation form. We are aggressive, tenacious and hardworking Buffalo, New York personal injury lawyers who are ready to fight for the compensation that you deserve!

Under New York law, the Rock ‘N Play Sleeper must be reasonably safe for its intended use and Fisher-Price must warn of all foreseeable dangers which might not be apparent to consumers. To demonstrate product liability, it must be shown that the sleeper was defective and that the defect produced an unreasonable risk for its anticipated purpose. Defects can be characterized as design, manufacturing and/or marketing defects.

Based on the infant sleeping recommendations from the AAP, NIH and healthychildren.org, Fisher-Price designed and produced defective Rock ‘N Play Sleepers. As a result, the company may be held liable for deformities, injuries and fatalities their sleepers caused. After numerous parents reported that their babies died while sleeping the Rock ‘N Play Sleeper, Fisher-Price became aware of the dangers, yet failed to warn consumers. Fisher-Price continued to market and sell the Rock ‘N Play Sleeper for 8 years after the first reported death of an infant in 2011.

Fisher-Price also failed to exercise a reasonable standard of care in the design, manufacturing and marketing of the Rock ‘N Play Sleeper for the use of infants. Fisher-Price’s advertising their sleeper as suitable for prolonged or overnight sleep for infants, without medical safety tests, was deceptive and misleading. The 30-degree angle that infants lay in inside the sleeper increased the risk of various deformities, such as torticollis, which is a twisted neck, and flat head syndrome, also known as plagiocephaly. These conditions often require infants to wear special helmets and undergo extensive physical therapy.

Each product liability lawsuit is unique. Therefore, you want an experienced lawyer who will hold all of the responsible parties accountable for your baby's injuries. Jed Dietrich, Esq. has been handling serious personal injury cases since 1999 and has the experience and proven results to help you get the compensation you deserve. Contact the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. today at 716-839-3939 for your free consultation with our team of Rock ‘N Play injury lawyers in Buffalo, New York.

Establishing liability and calculating damages in a product liability lawsuit can be a complex undertaking. That is why you want a highly experienced lawyer to help you. Jed Dietrich, Esq. has access to world-renowned experts that can help prove your case and establish a product manufacturer or company’s liability. This includes testimony concerning the safe and appropriate sleeping conditions for infants, the safety of the sleeper and how the infant’s injuries or death occurred.

If an infant was seriously injured by the Rock ‘N Play Sleeper, the child’s parents or legal guardian may be able to pursue recovery for damages through a personal injury lawsuit, which may include monetary compensation for:

1. Past and future medical expenses resulting from your infant’s injuries;
2. Pain and suffering (both physical and mental) suffered by your infant;
3. Diminished future loss of earning capacity for your child;
4. Loss of enjoyment in life for your infant;
5. Permanent disabilities suffered;
6. Any related deformities; and
7. Costs related to developmental delays, such as attending a special school.

Furthermore, for parents whose infants passed away from Rock ‘N Play Sleeper injuries, although nothing can erase the pain of your loss, you may have the right to file a wrongful death claim. If it can be proven that Fisher-Price acted with gross negligence or recklessness, punitive damages may also be able available.

The Dietrich Law Firm P.C. strives to provide the highest level of personal injury service to the people of Western New York. Infant injuries and deaths are especially tragic and heartbreaking. After your infant’s sleeper injuries, contact us today for your free consultation. Our Buffalo, New York product liability attorneys will take immediate action to investigate your infant’s injury, engage world-renowned experts to determine who is liable to you and file a claim to preserve your rights. Contact us today at 716-839-3939 so that we can help you!

Call the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. immediately at 716-839-3939 so that our aggressive, tenacious and hardworking personal injury lawyers can fight to obtain the best result for your personal injury claim in Buffalo, New York. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and there is never a fee until we WIN for you!

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