By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network It is now against the law in Kentucky to text while driving. If you are caught texting while driving you will only get a warning. However, starting January 1, 2011, you will be fined; $25 for the fist offense and…
By Joseph R. Hillebrand Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Outside of St. Louis Missouri, a horrible bus accident was reported that involved two school buses, a semi truck, and a SUV. Tragically, two people died as a result of this bus / semi tractor…
By Steven Smith, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network The number one cause of injury-related death in New York City is motor vehicle accidents. According to annual reports released by the State of New York Department of Health, 1,535 children died in New York City,…
By Joseph R. Hillebrand Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network A church bus crashed and rolled onto Interstate 35 in Franklin County, Missouri, injuring nine children. The victims ranged in age from 8-17, three of which suffered critical injuries. One child was flown to Children’s…
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network A USA Today published an interesting article about the increase of teenage vehicle accidents during the summer months. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Admission, the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is the deadliest for drivers ages…
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Telegraph.co.uk published an article recently about child booster seats to kick off child safety week in the United Kingdom. The article focused on a survey conducted by Which? magazine. Which? surveyed more than 1,000 parents of children aged between 4…
By Thomas J. Duff, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Iowa’s motorcycle laws have a loophole that permits children, some barely toddlers, to legally ride a motorcycle without helmets. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Iowa, Illinois and New Hampshire are the only…
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network A 14-year-old Greencastle, Indiana boy may have avoided serious injury after he collided with a vehicle late afternoon on June 7. The Greencastle Police report stated the 14-year-old was riding his bike when he crossed the driver of the vehicle,…
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.…