Finger injuries and liability

Jun 20, 2016
1 min read

Employers and managers are now becoming more aware of not only the cost in terms of trauma and treatment but also the possibility of litigation and claim for personal injury. Door related finger injuries occur one in every four minutes. Finger injuries are common claims against liability insurance. The cost of one finger injury can exceed a $700,000 settlement. Installing door guards in every place the hinged end can be accessed can eliminate this liability and risk. High risk areas include:

Bathrooms
Playground doors
Main entrance and exit
Classroom doors for children 4 and under
Special needs students
Dutch doors

If you have any questions, please visit our website- itssimplesafety.com which will help explain in more detail just how WE can help Prevent and Protect the 10 fingers of EACH child that you are responsible for everyday with our Safety Door Guards. Understand your liability, the possibility of a lawsuit that would be devastating to your business but be at a minimal cost to you & a possible discount AKA "extra credit" from your Insurance carrier for having your doors protected with our guards. One of the documented lawsuits that was filed which there was only one finger amputated the court settlement was $700, 000.

The cost of one finger guard is less than $60