By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Millions of children each year attend summer camp. Most days are filled with both indoor and outdoor activities including swimming, sports, boating, arts and crafts, field trips, and other activities. On most days, the child come end the day tired…
Articles Posted in Child Safety
What is One Basic Duty of the Day Care Center? (Roll Call – Especially During Transportation Activities)
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network What is one basic duty of every day care center in the nation? Simply stated, it is the act of “roll call”. It is amazing how simple of a task roll call can be; however, it is more amazing how…
What are the Legal Rights of a Child Injured by Fireworks?
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Firework injuries to children and others seem to spike during the July 4th time period. People are enthusiastic and eager to celebrate America’s Independence. Unfortunately, injuries result from the lighting off of fireworks by untrained individuals. Furthermore, the lighting of…
What is a Business Owner’s Duty to Children Visiting the Store? (Rita’s Italian Ice Door Falls on Child)
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and other cities, children are customers of various business establishments, restaurants, malls, playgrounds, department stores, and other areas. Watch television on any given day and you will actually see commercials directly targeting children to come visit the…
What Precautions Should Be Taken Around Water for the Safety of Children? (Risk of Drowning Related Injuries and Deaths)
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Summer is filled with adventures, vacations, swimming, and boating activities. It is a great time to spend with family and friends and to be active in the great weather. With great fun and adventure, there should also be the concepts…
What is the Bicycle Helmet Law for Children in the State of Florida? The Importance of Bicycle Safety
By David Wolf, Attorney and Kurt Sigmund, Legal Assistant Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Florida and other States, children enjoy riding their bicycles out in the fresh air. It provides exercise and some independence for them. Children love to ride to school, a friend’s house, or even the…
Are Children With Hearing Loss at Risk for Injury When Safety Features and Devices Are Lacking?
By David Wolf, Attorney and Sarah Peters, Law Clerk Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Are children with hearing loss more vulnerable to injuries when a school or day care center neglects to install and maintain certain safety features? In short, the answer is “yes.” Since 1990, the Americans with…
What are the Risks Present in Most Homes, Day Care Centers, and Schools? (Televisions and Unsecured Furniture)
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In California and other States, there is a danger present in most homes, schools, day care centers, and other facilities where children are cared for or supervised. The danger is quite common but not something that is so obvious to…
Is New-Age Technology a Leading Cause of Adolescent Hearing Loss?
By Sarah M. Peters, Law Clerk and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network As technology becomes more advanced and prevalent, the number of children with hearing loss grows. In the United States, twelve to fifteen percent of the 10 million people with hearing loss are school-aged children.…
What Does It Mean When a Lawsuit Is Filed? Does the Filing of a Lawsuit Guarantee a Financial Recovery in a Wrongful Death Case Involving a Child?
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Parents devote the greater part of their days and nights to the support, education, and welfare of their children. Many parents rely on day care centers to help supervise their children while the parents are at work. It is common…