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Have You or Your Child Been Injured While Riding on an Escalator Wearing Crocs? You May Have Rights

The colorful, plastic gardening clogs called Crocs are extremely popular footwear for children and adults alike. Tens of millions of pairs have been sold across the United States, Europe, and Asia. However, the soft, plastic footwear can easily become caught in the moving parts of escalators, resulting in severed toes, foot and ankle sprains and lacerations, and other serious injuries.

Since 2006, at least 77 people have reported having their Crocs or similar types of footwear trapped between the moving stairs or sides of an escalator. Half of those cases resulted in injuries. Children as young as 3- and 4-years-old have been permanently and seriously injured after having their feet mangled by the moving parts on an escalator. While there are numerous brands of plastic gardening clogs available, Crocs are by far the most popular, having sold millions of pairs in the U.S. alone.

If you, your child, or another loved one has been injured while riding an escalator wearing Crocs or another brand of plastic gardening clogs, you may be entitled to be financially compensated for your medical bills, pain and suffering, lost income for time you were unable to work, and other damages. At Mark & Associates, P.C. our aggressive, experienced personal injury and consumers' rights attorneys are dedicated to helping people who are injured on escalators while wearing Crocs. To schedule a free, confidential legal consultation, contact us today by calling 1-866-50-RIGHTS (1-866-507-4448) or completing the case inquiry form on this page.

Warnings Issued About Crocs and Escalators

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a warning in May 2008 about the risks of injury while wearing Crocs or similar soft-sided shoes on escalators. The commission noted that soft-sided shoes are far more likely to be wedged into the moving parts, causing severe injuries. Officials in Japan, where Crocs are also popular as children's footwear, warned citizens about the dangers of riding on escalators while wearing the shoes. The makers of Crocs also added a warning tag to new pairs of the shoes to offer tips on how to avoid injuries while riding on an escalator.

The safety tips included:

• Stand facing forward in the center of the step
• Step on and off carefully
• Do not touch sides below handrail
• Avoid the sides of the steps where shoe entrapment can occur
• Supervise children at all times

Free Legal Consultation

If you or your child suffered an injury caused by Crocs gardening clogs being trapped in the moving parts of an escalator, you may have rights to be financially compensated. Children and others have sustained injuries including severed toes, lacerations, sprains, and other problems caused by Crocs becoming wedged in escalators. Nearly 100 people in the United States have reported becoming stuck in this way, and half of those suffered injuries. The attorneys at Mark & Associates, P.C. can evaluate your situation and advise you about whether you qualify to be compensated for your medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages, and other damages. Contact Mark & Associates, P.C. today for a free, no-obligation review of your possible Crocs injury case by calling 1-866-50-RIGHTS (1-866-507-4448) or completing the form on this page.