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…
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Pennsylvania Day Care Centers Re-Open Following Near Drowning Incident at Camping Trip
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Washington Pennsylvania, a seven year old boy nearly drowned in a pool during an overnight camping trip last month. The boy was found and rescued by a nine year old girl who dove to the bottom to save him.…
Incidents of Child Eye Injuries Increase Over the Summer Months
By Robert Chaiken, Attorney & David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Doctors in Texas believe that incidents of child eye injuries increase during the summer months. Doctors in Permian Basin said it could be anything from the lack of adult supervision to the lack of safety eye…
Crib Regulations and Child Safety in Tennessee Day Care Centers
By George Fusner, Jr., Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Starting December 2012, all Tennessee day care centers must have new cribs with greater safety standards. The old cribs with the drop-side railings that have been proved deadly for babies in rare instances will be…
Dangers of Facebook – Man Poses as 19 Year Old College Student – Arrested for Soliciting Minors for Sex and Child Porn
By Kevin Leach, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Facebook is one of the most popular sites in the world, claiming over 400 million users. It is a great way to stay in touch with friends and family, but headlines suggest that minors may become…
Portable Backyard Pools Are Dangerous to Children – Risks of Drownings and Personal Injuries
By Will Brown, Attorney & David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network The near drowning of a local Springfield, Ohio infant, Hannah Rodgers has raised awareness for safety issues involving backyard pools, otherwise known as portable pools. According to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office report, 14-month-old Rodgers was…
Shooting at Grand Prairie, Texas Roller Rink Leads to Death of Six People and Personal Injuries to Others
By Robert Chaiken, Attorney & David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network The Forum Roller World, 1900 S. Great Southwest Parkway – Grand Prairie, Texas, was the scene of what started off as a private birthday parties and ended with the shooter taken not only his life, but…
Near Drowning Leads to Shut Down of Western Pennsylvania Day Care Centers
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network A near drowning of a seven-year-old boy has caused the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare to shut down three western Pennsylvania day care centers. Allegedly, a young boy almost drowned during an overnight camping trip and was saved by a…
Georgia Day Care Centers – What Rules / Laws Apply to Equipment and Toys in Day Care Centers?
By Scott Zahler, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Pursuant to Rule 591-1-1.12 – Equipment and Toys- of the Georgia Rules and Regulations for Child Care Learning Centers, all indoor and outdoor furniture, activity materials and equipment shall be used with the following limitation: a).…
Georgia Day Care Centers – What Rules / Laws Apply to Field Trips Away from Day Care Centers?
By Scott Zahler, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Pursuant to Rule 591-1-1.13 – Field Trips – of the Georgia Rules and Regulations for Child Care Learning Centers, parents shall be notified in advance by the center of a child’s participation in ANY field trip,…