Summer is filled with outdoor activities and fun. Many such activities take place on or around lakes, rivers, waterways, oceans, beaches, and water parks. With any aquatic related activities, it is important that due care is taken and that all available safety precautions are in place to avoid accidents, incidents,…
Articles Posted in Boating Accidents
What if a Child Suffers Personal Injuries or Fatal Injuries as a Resulting of a Boating or Tubing Accident?
Children are at risk for injury on land, air, and sea. It is important for all adults in charge of supervising children to act in the best interest of children. When an adult supervisor of a child is negligent, serious personal injuries can result. For just about every situation there…
Capsized Sailboat Near San Diego, California Leads to Deaths and Personal Injuries
By Scott A. Marks, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In California and other States, boating can be a fun activity for family and friends. Boating can also be a dangerous activity and even a deadly one when a boat capsizes. Because of these dangers…
Advice for Parents – Factors to Determine – When Should a Parent Take a Child to the Emergency Room (ER)?
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Parents can sometimes have a hard time determining when it is appropriate to take a child to the emergency room. CBS News medical correspondent and pediatrician Dr. Jennifer Ashton recently outlined some pointers for parents to recognize when an illness…
Boating Accident Kills Child in Hancock, County, Mississippi
By Jay Foster, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Mississippi and other states, children enjoy boating activities over the summer. Unfortunately, some children suffer serious personal injuries and, in some cases, deaths from boating accidents. On the Jourdan River in Hancock County, Mississippi, Madison…
North Carolina Day Care Center / Child Care Centers – What Staff Ratios Are Required When Children Participate in Aquatic Activities / Swimming?
By John Jensen, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Day care centers in North Carolina and other states provide children with recreational activities like swimming especially during summer months. Children love to play in and around water. Young children often times do not appreciate the…
Lake Champlain Vermont Ferry Crashes into Dock – Passengers Suffer Personal Injuries
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network A Lake Champlain, Vermont ferry crashed into a dock and caused personal injuries to some of the passengers. Apparently, there were mechanical problems with the ferry that caused the engines to shut down. The Vermont State Police reported that some…