In communities throughout the United States, school aged children are riding bikes to schools, parks, and other destinations without wearing a helmet. For some kids, helmets may be considered not so cool or somewhat of an inconvenience. For parents, making a child wear a helmet is just another argument to avoid.…
By Scott Zahler, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Georgia and other States, children are the unfortunate victims of bicycle and automobile accidents. If a child is struck by a car while riding a bicycle, there are a number of factors that are considered…
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Alaska and other States, children are, at times, the unfortunate victims of bicycle accidents. Some children suffer only minor injuries while others suffer significant injuries. Some children even lose their lives as a result of a bicycle accident. It…
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Education is key to the success and future of a child. Unfortunately, personal injuries resulting from bicycle, pedestrian, or automobile accidents tend to interfere with school attendance and homework at times. As a personal injury attorney, I am often asked…
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network It has been said that good weather may increase a risk of injury to children. The B.C Children’s Hospital and B.C Ambulance Service have recorded a list of summer safety tips for parents and caregivers. Good weather tends to bring…
By Jonathan C. Reed, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Las Vegas is well known for gambling, bright lights, Wayne Newton, and show girls. It also has been listed as one of the most dangerous cities for pedestrians. According to a national study, Las Vegas…
By Sara J. Powell, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Do bicycle helmets make a difference? Should a child wear a bicycle helmet every time that he or she rides a bicycle? Is the price of a bicycle helmet worth it? Should every parent or…
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Parents, teachers, day care providers, babysitters and other adults supervising children should always require children to wear bicycle helmets. There should be no exceptions whether the bicycle ride is short or a long one. Serious accidents or injuries can happen…
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network When a child is on a bicycle, tricycle, skateboard, or other riding object, a helmet should always be worn. Whether it is just for a short ride in the driveway or a longer ride, children should always wear a helmet.…
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Governor Ritter of Colorado was recently in a bicycle accident that caused several broken ribs. After his own experience with a bicycle injury, he is throwing extra support behind a bill that would require Colorado kids from ages two to…