In Skagit County, Washington, Safe Kids Skagit County is offering a free inspection of a child car seat from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on September 12, 2009. Read the article – Skagit County Safe Kids Offers Free Inspections for more information. The law in Washington State require parents, caregivers,…
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Fairfax, Oklahoma – Strange Automobile Accidents Results in Death of 6 Year Old Boy (Jacob Wilson)
By Roy S. Dickinson, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network The Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) has reported that a 6 year old boy (Jacob Wilson) died as a result of a strange automobile accident on State Highway 18 near Fairfax, Oklahoma. A vehicle hit a…
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration “Reversible Power Windows” Are Not Necessary
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) conducted a study to determine the necessity of requiring vehicles to have reversible power windows as a safety requirements for passenger vehicles. The NHTSA determined that safety measures were already in place for…
Hurricane Generated Wave Sweeps 7 Year Out to Sea
By Anthony Ferguson, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network A large wave fueled by Hurricane Bill swept three people from the rocks at Thunder Hole in Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor, Maine on Sunday, August 23, 2009. The Coast Guard pulled a 7-year old…
North Liberty, Iowa Day Care Center (Lit’l Russeller Day Care) Shuts Down –
By Thomas J. Duff, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In North Liberty, Iowa, a day care center recently closed its doors. KCRG TV 9 ABC News reported the story. The center had 95 children enrolled in the day care program. Now the families of…
Gilbert, Arizona Grieving Death of 13 Year Old Boy (Logan Walters) Following ATV (All Terrain Vehicle) Accident
By Sara J. Powell, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Teens and adults in Arizona and other states ride for hours at a time on ATVs (All Terrain Vehicles). Some teens and adults, after months or years of operating ATVs, believe that they are skilled…
Lawn Mower Injuries and Safety – Important Tips for Homeowners and Children
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Many homeowners pull out the lawnmower on weekend to cut the grass and do yard work. Every year, lawn mowers cause serious personal injuries to homeowners and, in some cases, children. I recently read a helpful article that outlines steps…
Toys “R” Us Posts Toy Recalls on its Website
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Parents use the internet to research the price of toys and their availability. Parents as well as teachers and day care providers should also use the internet to search for toys with safety issues that have been recalled. Toys “R”…
Child Injuries – Physical Education Related Injuries Increased
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In schools throughout the nation, children participate in physical education activities. Although budget cuts have reduced or eliminated many physical education programs, there are still millions of children engaged in school supervised physical education programs and activities every day. A…
Lindenhurst, New York Family Mourns Death of Autistic Son (Ryan Barrett)
By Steven Smith, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network A Lindenhurst, New York family is mourning the drowning death at a Catskills campground of their oldest son, Ryan Barrett, a teenager with autism and a history with seizures. Ryan, 14, his brother, Kevin, 6, and…