By Stephanie F. Brown, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Georgia and other States, children and teens play with pellet guns. Many children and parents for that matter do not realize that a pellet gun injury can actually be deadly. In Waycross, Georgia, 11…
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All Terrain Vehicles Pose Safety Risks to Children in Arizona and Other States
By Sara J. Powell, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Arizona and other states, All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) pose a safety risk to children. The Injury Prevention Center based at the Phoenix Children’s Hospital has studied injuries related to ATV accidents and incidents. It…
Concussions and High School Sports – Role of the Coach, Trainer, Doctor, and Parent
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Concussions in high school sports are being scrutinized that recent studies have revealed a high incidence of brain injury and trauma in professional sports like the National Football League. When a high school athlete like a football player suffers a…
TV Cartoon Violence: Child Safety Expert Recommends Rating System for Cartoons
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Scooby Doo and Batman are very popular cartoons on television. Every day, children watch cartoons that have a good bit of violence. One problem with the violence is that these shows do not accurately portray the consequences from such actions.…
Maine Infant Deaths Due to Co-Sleeping Arrangements with Parents
By Anthony Ferguson, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In three unrelated incidents, Maine infants died while sleeping with their parents. The first death was reported on Sunday, October 4, 2009 when a two-month-old Madison, Maine girl was found dead in her father’s bed. The…
Onslow County, North Carolina – Children, Gun Safety, Access, and a Tragic Death
By John Jensen, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Robert Lewis is a civilian police officer based at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Tragically, Lewis’ 3 year old son died recently from a reported accident involving a 40 caliber handgun. It was reported at Channel 9…
Sesame Street – 40 Years of Quality Children’s Programs and Characters
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Sesame Street aired 40 years ago with larger than life characters. Many of us grew up with Sesame Street. Now, parents, grandparents, and even great grandparents can share the joy of Sesame Street with their children. Big Bird, Oscar, Bert…
Aiea, Hawaii – 5 Year Old Boy Nearly Drowns in Apartment Complex Pool
By Michael P. Healy, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Hawaii, warm weather year round makes it a vacation and destination location for many. The warm weather also makes Hawaii and other warm weather states a state in which outdoor swimming pool drownings can…
Ocean Springs, Mississippi Residents Upset Over Meth Arrest at Day Care Center
By Jay Foster, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Mississippi and other states, people run businesses out of their homes. Some businesses are day care centers. Typically, caring individuals and family operate home based day care centers. Unfortunately, there are other day care operators…
Horrible Molestation and Death of 4 Year Old (Alex Christopher Mercato) in Fresno County, California
By Scott A. Marks, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Fresno County, California, CNN reported the horrible circumstances of the death of a 4 year old boy who ultimately was found in a dryer of a nearby apartment. Alex Christopher Mercato, who was only…