By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network An interesting article regarding BB guns was posted at the Mom Logic website. The author of the article advocates for banning the use of BB guns for children. Many parents and gun advocates would argue that BB guns (as well…
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State of Massachusetts Plans to Require Toothbrushing at Day Care Centers and Pre-Schools
By Ryan E. Alekman, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network The State of Massachusetts – Department of Early Education and Care plans on requiring day care centers and pre-schools to supervise toothbrushing of children. This plan will apply to young children who are under supervised…
Glass Table Injuries / Lacerations Prompt Changes in Industry Standards
By Ryan E. Alekman, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network The Division of Emergency Medicine for Children’s Hospital Boston completed a study regarding child injuries and glass table tops. The study was a collaboration with Consumer Reports. The study concluded that the incidence of glass…
Corporal Punishment and Child’s IQ – Is There a Relationship Between Spanking and IQ?
By Kevin Leach, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In the United States, there has been a debate for years as to the parents right to inflict corporal punishment upon their child. Some parents use corporal punishment because that is the way the parent was…
GPS Devices Help Locate Missing Kids and Give Parents Peace of Mind
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network GPS devices are on the market that can help parents and caregivers find missing children. While the devices may be extremely helpful in certain instances, they are not and should not be substitutes for diligent parental / adult supervision of…
Driver Distraction: A Problem in Georgia and Natiowide
By Stephanie F. Brown, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Bob Dallas is the DIrector of State of Georgia – Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. Director Dallas recently wrote a letter / statement that was published at the Florida (Jacksonville) Times Union Website. Director Dallas…
Georgia Supreme Court Finds Atlanta City Ordinance Banning Young Strippers Unconstitutional
By Stephanie F. Brown, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network The Georgia Supreme Court has found an Atlanta City Ordinance that prohibits erotic dancers between the ages of 18 and 21 from entering the premises of adult entertainment establishments unconstitutional. The plaintiffs in this lawsuit…
Massachusetts Day Care Regulations – Should the State Impose Regulations Regarding Supervision, Progress and Documentation?
By Ryan E. Alekman, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network The State of Massachusetts is imposing new requirements on day care providers including in home day care providers. Opponents argue that the regulations and restrictions put a heavy burden on small day care providers. Advocates…
Dolton, Illinois – Special Needs Child (Marshawn Pitts) Assaulted by Police Officer
By David M. Baum, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Dolton, Illinois a special needs child was assaulted by a police officer, at a school. The police officer’s actions and abuse were captured on videotape. Apparently the police officer became upset when the special…
Hawthorne, California – Day Care Owner Convicted of Lewd Acts on Two Girls at Day Care Center
By Scott A. Marks, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Hawthorne, California, a jury recently convicted an owner of a day care center of lewd acts on two young girls (ages 4 and 6). According to CBS News, Tito Ruiz was found guilty of…