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Injuries from Crocs

Crocs debuted in 2002 at the Jacksonville boat show and immediately sold out all 200 pairs. They have been touted as having medical benefits by a number of podiatrists. In addition, the company has introduced a special shoe for diabetics to help them to avoid foot injuries.

These shoes, both loved and hated by individuals, are made of a foam resin "croslite" made of ethylene vinyl acetate. The foam adjusts and molds itself to the wearer's feet, making the shoes extremely comfortable.

Unfortunately, starting in 2006, there have been numerous reports of injuries to children on escalators who were wearing Crocs at the time of the injury. While some children have escaped with merely burns to their feet and being scared, others have had their feet mangled and toes amputated. The problem is that the soft shoes rub against the side of the escalator, heat up, get caught in the escalator mechanism and then drag the child's foot into the same mechanism. The injuries, for the most part, are due to the softness of the shoe and children's smaller feet.

Some hospitals have banned Crocs with holes in them completely while allowing their staff to wear closed-top "Professional" and "Rx" lines still. Blekinge Hospital in Sweden has banned Crocs completely over concerns that the shoes build up static electricity and then interfere with electronic equipment. While there are no studies backing this claim, it does not seem impossible.

If you have been injured by Crocs in some way, contact the Milwaukee personal injury attorneys of Milwaukee at Habush Habush & Rottier at 1-800-242-7205 to discuss your case and to determine your legal options.