By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Martin Fletcher is the NBC News Bureau Chief based in Tel Aviv, Israel. During his 30 year career, Mr. Fletcher has travelled to many countries as a news reporter, correspondent, and / or cameraman. It is clear through Fletcher’s reporting…
Articles Posted in Child Safety
Mattel, Fisher-Price Agree to Refunds and Compensation for Families Who Purchased Toxic Toys
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In June of 2009, Mattel and its subsidiary Fisher-Price, were accused by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission of knowingly selling millions of children’s toys that were contaminated with lead paint, exposing children to lead poisoning. Mattel and Fisher-Price…
Simple Tips for Keeping Kids Safe This Halloween
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Keeping kids safe while still having fun is an important goal for parents on Halloween. A few simple precautions can keep kids safe: • Have kids trick or treat together in groups with plenty of parental supervision • Make sure…
Bear, Delaware – Boy Suspended For 45 Days for Taking “Spork” to School, Allowed to Return to Class
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Zachary Christie, a six-year-old first-grader, was suspended and was facing 45 days in an alternative school for troublemakers for taking his favorite camping utensil to school. The utensil was a combination knife/fork/spoon that the child had planned to use to…
17 Year Old Boy From South Jersey Dies from H1N1 (Swine Flu)
By Robert Fernicola, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In New Jersey and other States, reports of fatalities from H1N1, commonly referred to as the Swine Flu, continue. Just recently, a 17 year old boy from South Jersey died from complications related to H1N1. The…
The Roman Polanski Case and a Voice of Reason . . . Howard Stern
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network The Roman Polanski case has brought out comments and opinions from politicians, public figures, movie industry executives, and celebrities including but not limited to Howard Stern. Many people find Howard Stern to be controversial. Some find him to be rude.…
Posey County, Indiana –9-year-old Boy Killed in All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Accident
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Phillip Gross was driving an ATV on Maier Road, South of Mount Vernon, Indiana with two children, aged 9 and 12, as passengers. Gross reportedly hit a dog, causing the ATV to rollover, trapping Gross and the 9-year old under…
Baby in Baby Stroller Miraculously Survives Train Collision in Melbourne, Australia – Amazing Video
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Australia, an amazing video captured a near tragic incident involving a train and a baby in a baby stroller / carrier. Video footage from the station’s security camera captured this incident. It is truly incredible that the baby only…
Alamo, Tennessee – Owner Pleads Guilty to Neglect Charges after Daycare Fire
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In December 2008, an electrical space heater caused a fire at the Heavenly Angels Daycare in Alamo, Tennessee. The fire injured three children: two two-year olds and a three-year old. The children were rescued from the fire by Alamo Assistant…
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…