Extreme Sport Competitor Nearly Dies, Lesson to Consumers on Danger for Injury

Extreme sports has become wildly popular among sports lovers.  There's something about the thrill of jumps, spins, turns, and the human desire to defy gravity that attracts millions of people to a variety of high energy and high octane sports.  This includes not only snowboarding, surfing, skateboarding, but also higher energy sports such as bmx riding and even snowmobiling.  However, a recent accident at the X Games in Aspen has shown just how dangerous and rife with injury these high octane sports can be.  

Competitor Caleb Moore failed to complete a dare devil spin off of a 70 foot ramp with a 450 pound snowmobile beneath him.  The snowmobile dug into the ramp and Moore flew over the handlebars headfirst into the snow, injuring himself in the process. As a result, his severe injuries have left him fighting for his life in a nearby Colorado hospital. 

The Dangers Extreme Sports Pose 

Extreme sports can be extremely dangerous and rife with injury.  When consumers watch these sports on the television or online and then attempt to recreate these stunts, often they injure themselves severely.  

In Moore's case, viewers only saw him carried off the course, injured with a concussion.  What they may fail to hear later or see later, is that his injuries worsened as he experienced a traumatic brain injury and bleeding around his heart which has necessitated surgery.  Doctors and family members are certain he may succumb to his severe injuries and die.  Moore would be the first death in the history of the X Games. 

When viewers engage in these extreme sports, they could be taking their lives in their hands and risking injuries such as:

• broken bones and fractures
• internal organ damage
• traumatic brain injuries
• back and neck injuries
• spinal cord injuries
• coma
• severe burns
• death

These injuries could be life altering.  If you have been injured in an extreme sport, please get medical help.  And then call a skilled personal injury attorney today.

Bugaboo International Recalls Over 50,000 Strollers Due to Fears of Child Injury

High end strollers have been very popular among parents these days.  But according to a recent stroller recall notice, apparently they can be extremely dangerous in some situations. According to the recall notice from Bugaboo International, there's a button that can dislodge on their donkey and cameleon strollers, causing the handle to detach and risk injury to the child.

Over 50,000 of these strollers have been recalled, mostly in the United States.  Approximately 46,300 strollers in the United States are being recalled and another 4,440 are being recalled in Canada.  Out of the recalled lot, approximately 58 parents have reported the issue, causing concern for injury to children in the stroller. Both of the recalled strollers were sold between 2009 and 2012, so newer versions of these strollers are not included in the recall. 

The Risk of Injury with Defective Strollers

If a stroller is defective or faulty, children are at great risk for injury.  Without control of the device, parents could potentially watch their child injured in many ways, including:

• falling
• choking
• slamming into something
• breaking bones
• heavy items falling on them

The possibilities are nearly endless because of the many  situations that could arise when a stroller's handle detaches.  What is clear is that parents could potentially lose control of the device and children may be injured.  

If Your Child Has Been Injured

If your child has suffered an injury due to a defective stroller, you could be entitled to compensation for those injuries.  You should not be forced to suffer because a product does not perform within its safety guidelines. If your child is injured, call a skilled product liability attorney today to discuss your rights.