By Rob Shainess, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Minnesota Day Care Centers – What Laws Apply to Outdoor (Playground) Play Space? Minnesota day care centers are regulated by the Minnesota Administrative Code Rule 9502.0425 as to Physical Environment including Outdoor Play Space. Pursuant to…
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South Carolina Day Care Provider Arrested for Operating an Unlicensed Day Care Center
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In the United States, most day child care facilities are legally required by law to be licensed. The Child Care Licensing Program in South Carolina enforces laws and regulations established by the State Legislature to ensure that child care facilities…
2 Year Old Girl Suffers Burns in Bathtub – Parents Arrested in Starr County
By Robert Chaiken, Attorney & David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Star County, Texas a two-year-old girl suffered burn injuries when her parents left her unattended in a bath tub. Her mother, Carolyn Garza has been charged with injury to a child by omission. Her husband,…
Toddler May Have Been Drowned by Five Year Old in Kansas City, Missouri
By Joseph R. Hillebrand Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Kansas City, Missouri and in every community in the United States, there is one common dangerous place in most homes and apartments – the bathtub. Unfortunately and tragically, children continue to be victims of…
18 Month Old Boy Crushed by Electric Table at Chiropractor’s Office – Rights and Responsibilities
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Shoreview, Minnesota, a horrific incident took place at a chiropractor’s office. A mother, Amy Elizabeth Newton, from Moundsview, Minnesota, was strapped to a table for treatment at the chiropractor’s office. She was in the room with her 18 mother…
Minnesota Day Care Centers – What Laws Apply to Supervision, Behavior Guidance, and Corporal Punishment?
By Rob Shainess, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Minnesota day care centers are regulated by the Minnesota Administrative Code Rule 9502.0355 as the code pertains to Supervision, Behavior Guidance, and Corporal Punishment. A simple but important question is as follows: Is Corporal Punishment allowed…
Minnesota Day Care Centers – What Laws Apply to Child – Adult Ratios in Day Care Centers?
By Rob Shainess, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Supervision in Minnesota day care centers is key to the safety and welfare of children. Licensed day care centers are governed by the Minnesota Administration Code Rule 9502.0367 as it relates to Child / Adult Ratios…
Strong Winds and Bounce Houses – Dangerous Combination Leads to Personal Injuries in
By Steven Smith, Attorney, and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Long Island, New York, three bounce houses went airborne after some strong winds lifted up the bounce houses at a soccer tournament. The incident took place at the Town of Oceanside (Long Island) New York…
Importance of Baby Proofing and Safeguarding Home – Helps Prevent Child Injuries at Home
By Benjamin Klopman, Attorney & David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network A new study confirms what common sense has known for a long time – that proper installation of appropriate safety devices can prevent child injuries at home. The study shows a clear link between babyproofing one’s…
Fatal Accident at South Carolina Rodeo – Horse Falls on 12 Year Old Girl
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network A tragic and unexpected accident took place at a South Carolina rodeo. It was reported that a 12 year old girl (Lauren Mackenzie Mathias) died as a result of injuries that she sustained when a horse fell on the girl.…