Blog

Child Injury

• Bumbo Baby Seats Still Causing Injuries in Children

View All

News

Liquid Detergent Capsules Could Cause Permanent Eye Injury

The seemingly unimportant liquid capsules that contain fabric detergents are now being identified and considered dangerous by eye doctors from several different nations.  When young children get ahold of these capsules and play with them, they run the risk of accidentally breaking one and squirting the liquid in their eyes.

What's in this liquid that is so dangerous?  The liquid detergent contains a water-soluble solution known as polyvinyl alcohol membrane, anionic detergetns, non-ionic detergents, and a cationic surfactant (which dissolves in water to make the solution more alkaline).  All of these solutions have the power to cause damage to the human eye, especially when combined.  Alkaline laced solutions are the most dangerous types of chemicals to the eye, and can even result in irreversible damage and a lifetime of discomfort, scar tissue, and even amblyopia (commonly called lazy eye).

Here are the facts.  Last year it was estimated that these liquid capsules accounted for up to 40% of chemical burns to the eye in children under the age of five(5).  One poison unit, "Guy's and St. Thomas'" reported that in 2006, they received 225 emergency calls regarding misuse of the capsules.  In 2007, that same unit received approximately 192 emergency calls. 

Manufacturers are considering placing warning labels on this detergent, but it should still be kept well out of the reach of young children in order to prevent irreversible injury.

For the most part, recent corneal burns have not proven to be severe; however, one was actually reported to have caused a child severe burning that necessitated "occular irrigation" or considerable flushing of the eye in order to wash out the chemical.  This technique can only be performed in emergency room settings, and the actual burning sensation results in painful burns on the cornea.

At Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys, Kansas City Child Injury Attorneys can help the victims of child injury and we know the tremendous difficulties that a situation like this can present.  We are committed to helping the victims of child injury get back on their feet and get the justice and compensation they deserve.  Contact our Kansas City based lawyers who are dedicated to fighting for the rights of children.  We pride ourselves on a proven track record of results.  At Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys, children come FIRST.

Read More About Liquid Detergent Capsules Could Cause Permanent Eye Injury...

back to top

Just Ask

Free Consumer Guides

The Truth About Medical Malpractice Claims

Video

Is Your Child a Victim of Abuse? Learn the Signs

View All

click to enlarge

Testimonials

• I’m highly satisfied, I would call Victor again. I needed his help, and he has been a great attorney. I’m very comfortable recommending victor to other clients. Now that I’m happy with how much he’s helped me, I’m definitely recommending him to anyone that needed his help.
• Heather was very nice and polite and very informative. Heather was very responsive when I asked her questions and very informative. Yes, she was very aggressive with the insurance company. She was very aggressive trying to get a higher amount. Yes she was very nice. She is very informative and knows what she is doing.
• It was great to work with Heather, she kept me informed about everything, the dos and the don’ts and what everything was and kept me on track. she was very professional she told you what was going on, she kept you a breast of everything that was going on, she was an excellent lawyer. Ms Heather and the whole staff at the Accident Injury firm, I would recommend them to anybody across the world, that they are excellent, honest attorneys.

View All

Latest News

• Posted on 12/19/2011Bumbo Baby Seats Causing Accidents Even After Recall
• Posted on 12/8/2011Safety Summit Discussed How to Prevent Sudden Death in Youth Sports

View All

FAQs

Child Injury

• Should I contact a Kansas City personal injury lawyer if my child has been seriously injured in a Missouri school bus accident?

View All

Web Resources

• Child Injury

more