TREADMILL DANGERS: BURNS AND FATAL ACCIDENTS INVOLVING KIDS. CONTACT LOS ANGELES INJURY LAWYERS NOW
The tragic death of Mike Tyson’s daughter is bringing to light the many hazards associated with treadmills and other exercise equipment used at home. In addition to fatal accidents, burns and amputations can also occur when children are around home gyms. Approximately 25,000 kids are seen at ER’s around the country with injuries from exercise equipment used in homes by adults. Severe burns can result when children mistakenly touch the belt of operating treadmills. Burns on tiny hands can result in long-term care and even permanent disability. If you or a loved one has been hurt or killed in an accident involving home exercise equipment in California, call 1-800-ALAWPRO to talk to a lawyer for free.
Mike Tyson’s 4-year-old daughter, Exodus, was found hanging by the power cord of a treadmill. She was hospitalized and put on life support, but, sadly, she died of her injuries. Keeping children away from treadmills and other equipment can be life saving, and it is a new priority in Australia. A “Treadmills and Kids Don’t Mix!” campaign was initiated by the Australian government after a study found treadmill accidents among children on the rise. In addition to treadmills, other home exercise equipment can also be hazardous. Here are some potentially dangerous machines and apparatuses:
- Treadmills
- Rowing machines
- Stationary bicycles
- Elliptical trainers
- Weight resistance equipment
- Step machines
- Ski machines
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Please get legal help if you or a loved one has been injured in a California treadmill accident. The Law Offices of The Rudman Law Firm, PLC has more than 50 years combined legal experience. Let us help you in your time of need. Call 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for a free and confidential consultation. We are here for you now.
