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Corporal Punishment / Discipline at Vacaville, California Day Care Center Leads to Arrest of Child Care Worker

By Scott A. Marks, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network A Vacaville, California day care provider has been arrested in connection with allegations that she injured or harmed a child under her care at an in home day care center. Chris Edwards (age 52) was…

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Norman Oklahoma – Toddler Attacked by Wild Cat at the Little River Zoo – Importance of Safety Precautions and Supervision at Zoos

By Roy S. Dickinson, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Norman, Oklahoma, a toddler was recently attacked by a wild cat at a zoo. The 3 year old boy did suffered personal injuries in the form of wounds on his head. Fortunately, the injuries…

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Prince George County Firefighters Evaluate Day Care Center Due to Apartment Fire

By Benjamin A. Klopman, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Prince George County, Maryland, firefighters responded to a fire at an apartment complex. It was reported at the Firefighting News website that the fire was brought under control in 7 minutes. Children from a…

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Lewiston-Porter (New York) High School Students Suspended for Hazing

By Steven Smith, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In New York, high school students from Lewiston Porter High School were suspended for being involved in a hazing incident involving raw meat. The incident involved players from the soccer team who threw raw meat and…

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Special Needs Children Are At Risk for Injury from Being Pushed or Locked in Closets in Schools – Lawsuit Filed in West Hartford, Connecticut

By Jeremy Vishno, Attorney, and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network The Hartford Courant Newspaper website reported that the West Hartford, Connecticut Board of Education was recently sued by the mother of a child who was injured in the school system. The lawsuit alleges that a school…

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Drawstring Sweatshirts – Danger to Children

By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Drawstring sweatshirts pose a serious danger to children. Recently, companies were fined for manufacturing or selling child clothing with drawstrings at the neck area. Despite prior recalls and injuries from such clothing products, manufacturers and retailers continued to distribute /…

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Dog Fighting and Child Day Care – A Dangerous Combination – Chicago Area Day Care Center Shut Down

By David M. Baum, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Illinois and other States, it is vital that day care owners provide for the safety and well being of the children. Day care centers have a duty to remove hazards from the facility. In…

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Concussions and High School Sports – Dangers, Detection, and After Effects

By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Rhode Island and other states, high school athletes suffer head injuries / concussions every day. Some refer to concussions / brain injuries as the Invisible Injury. Since signs, symptoms, and after effects can be subtle and sometimes undetected by…

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Injury Risks to Children

By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a division called the CDC Injury Center that has a goal or mission of educating parents, caregivers, and others as to the risks of injury to children. The information distributed by…

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Strollers – Common Mechanism or Cause of Injury – Safety Tips

By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network A study reported in the Pediatric Emergency Care Journal has reported that strollers are a common mechanism or cause of injury to children. Many injuries to children during stroller use or stroller occupation can be avoided by some basic safety…

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