By Steven Smith, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In New York, a son and family are mourning the loss of a father who died after being hit by a car driven by an angry man. Fox News reported that a 36 year old man…
Articles Posted in Pedestrian Injuries
Kansas Toddler Dies After Being Run Over by Car in a Driveway
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Topeka, Kansas, a toddler recently died from severe head trauma / personal injuries when the child was hit by a vehicle in a driveway. Further investigation by the Topeka Police Department revealed that the child was run over by…
Teen Drivers Are Dangerous on the Road and They Do Not Even Know It – Alabama Automobile Accidents Involving Teen Drivers
By Scott Soutullo, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Alabama and other states, roads are filled with teenage drivers. It is a big responsibility to get behind the wheel of a car. The teen driver is not only responsible for his or her own…
Study Shows that Injuries Are a Leading Cause of Death in Iowa
By Thomas J. Duff, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Deaths and injuries over a four year time period (2002 – 2006) across Iowa were studied by the Iowa Department of Public Health and the University of Iowa. This study revealed that over 1500 deaths…
Child Killed While Crossing Road in Mason City, Iowa
By Thomas J. Duff, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Iowa and Other States, pedestrian injuries and deaths are unfortunate statistics and incidents. Some incidents result from driver inattention or distraction. Other incidents result from pedestrian inattention, negligence or distraction. In many accidents, fault…
5 Year Old Walks with Artificial Legs (See the Video)
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Medical technology and advances are bringing forth more mobility to children and adults alike. An amazing video shows a 5 year old walking with artificial / prosthetic legs. Some children are born with birth defects while others suffer serious personal…
Child’s Duty to Exercise Care in Georgia – What Laws Apply to Children in Negligence Cases?
By Stephanie F. Brown, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Often in personal injury cases involving children, the defendant will claim that the child was contributorily negligent and his recovery is barred or must be reduced. In Georgia, children must exercise such care as his…
Safety Council Recommends Ban on Cell Phone / Mobile Phones by Drivers
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Distracted and negligent drivers cause accidents every day in various States. Many safety groups, parents, and child safety advocates would like to see laws banning the use of cell phone / mobile phones while driving. These proponents of changes in…
Georgia – Liability of Parents and Car Owners for Negligence of Teenage Drivers
By Stephanie Brown and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Georgia, a parent can be held liable for the negligence of a child driving an automobile that is maintained by the parent for the use and convenience of his family. If the parent, as the owner…
Special Needs Trust and Personal Injury Settlement / Compensation in Georgia and Other States
By Stephanie Brown and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Parents and caregivers of children who receive compensation or monetary settlements for personal injury cases should pay attention to the issue of qualification for benefits. Typically, a special needs child receives federal and state benefits based on…