Kitchen Hazards

The kitchen can be an area of high risk activities for both adults and children, if the proper precautions are not taken. Every year, over 100,000 people are injured in a kitchen-related accident and must be treated by a medical professional. Most commonly, people suffer burns from this environment that often utilizes high-temperature processes. However, knives, electrical appliances, and lack of sanitation may also pose threats to kitchen visitors.

Dangers to Children

Children in particular may be in danger of suffering an injury from a kitchen hazard. It is very important that sharp and heavy objects are kept well out of reach, safe storage habits are maintained, and children are safeguarded from open flames and hot surfaces. Ensure that you and other supervisors of your children take the following precautions when working in the kitchen:

• Store your knives in a safe and secure area, well out of the reach of children
• Keep all sharp utensils, such as knives and forks, out of a child’s reach
• Put glass or breakable objects away and out of reach
• Close all cabinets and drawers when finished with them
• Install child locks on cabinets and drawers that contain dangerous items
• Keep your child out of the kitchen or away from the stove when it is in use
• Make sure that plastic bags – that pose a suffocation risk – are kept out of a child’s reach

If your child has suffered a kitchen-related injury while under the supervision of another individual, then you may have the right to claim damages for this incident. Negligence in the presence of kids should not be tolerated. Call the personal injury lawyers of William Palmer & Associates, P.C. today to find out more about your rights in this situation.

Contact Us

If you would like to learn more about the hazards that may be present in your kitchen and the steps you should take to avoid becoming involved in a dangerous situation, contact the Las Vegas personal injury attorneys of William Palmer & Associates, P.C. today at 702-888-2222.