By Kevin Leach, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network A bill (law) has been proposed for a modification to Virginia’s current law regarding children passengers on motorcycles or other two-wheel transportation devices. The proposed law would make it illegal for any child under 8-years-old to…
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Dangers of Concussions in Sports in New Jersey and New York
By Robert Fernicola, Attorney, Steven Smith, Attorney, and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network With increasing public awareness about head injuries due to game-related impact, it is no surprise that state legislatures are enacting laws to help protect youth athletes from sports-related brain injuries. With the start…
Importance of Child Care Seat Safety Inspections in California and Other States
By Scott A. Marks, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network The California Highway Patrol (CHP), Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and Child Doula Services have come together to conduct monthly inspections for child passenger safety. According to CHP Officer Paul Dahlen the goal is to…
Lynn Massachusetts Family Files a Lawsuit Against Day Care Center for Fall from Second Story Porch
By By Ryan E. Alekman, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Lynn, Massachusetts, a personal injury lawsuit was filed against the owner and operators of a home-day care provider after their son fell from the home’s second story porch and crash head first in…
Death of Louisiana Boy – Michael “Blaise” Landry – from Dog Attack Leads to Important Public Awareness Campaign by Family and Blogger (Holly Lemoine)
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Morganza, Louisiana, a family lost a son who was the unfortunate victim of a dog mauling by the neighbor’s three Boxer breed dogs. The small town / village of just over 600 people mourned this little boy’s death. In…
Snow Blowers – Risk of Danger and Injury to Children
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network During these chilly months, families need to be cautious while operating snow blowers. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in a recent year almost 600 finger amputations were caused by the improper use of snow blowers or snow…
Common Causes of Household Injuries – Jumping on Bed and Falling Out of Chairs – Comment by Pediatric Emergency Room Doctors
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Many parents seem to be unaware of the substantial number of personal injuries children sustained in their own home. Children are naturally hyper and, as a result, like to run, leap, climb and jump all over the house. A number…
Cribs and Day Care Centers – Are Cribs Safe? Are Recalled Cribs Being Removed?
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Many parents how now heard about the recall on drop-side cribs. If not, drop-side cribs were deemed unsafe by the Consumer Product Safety Commission and voted unanimously to ban them. It is estimated that it will take almost $600 million…
Facebook and the Internet – Distractions that Can Lead to Serious Personal Injuries and Death to Children
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Facebook and the Internet are wonderful tools and toys to play with; however, Facebook and the Internet can also serve as a deadly distraction to parents and child care providers. In Fort Lupton, Colorado, it was a reported that a…
Importance of Video Surveillance in Day Care Centers in Nevada and Other States
By Jonathan C. Reed, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Las Vegas, Nevada, CBS News Now 8 covered the important topic of video surveillance in day care centers and other safety measures in place at Las Vegas day care centers. The report was in…