By George Podgorny, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Children require supervision due to a number of reasons. One involves the risk of choking. The level of risk depends on the age and physical development of the child. In the day care center, a child…
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What Regulations Apply to Cribs and Supervision of Sleeping in Day Care Centers?
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In day care centers, children should be supervised in a safe, clean educational environment. It is vital that the day care center maintains its furniture, facility, and playground in good working order. Furthermore, it is important that day care centers…
What are “Tip Over” Furniture Injuries? What are the Legal Rights of the Injured Child?
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Televisions and other furniture items may be a risk to children. What are “tip over” furniture injuries? A tip over injury involves a television set or other furniture that tips over due to instability on top of a child which,…
What Disciplinary Tactics and Acts Go Over the Line in Schools and Day Care Centers?
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In California and other States, schools are staffed with conscientious teachers and staff members. Most teachers and aides are dedicated to their work and educate the students in a diligent and professional manner. Unfortunately, at times, teachers and aides use…
Safeguarding of Guns from Children and Unstable Adults – What Should be Done to Protect Our Children?
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In the aftermath of the Sandy Brook – Newton Connecticut shooting, there is a renewed debate and discussion about gun safety and gun control in Connecticut and the rest of the United States. It has been reported that one of…
What Factors Are Considered When a Child Dies at a Day Care Center?
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In West Virginia and other States, working parents rely on day care centers to provide timely and consistent supervision while the children are enrolled in the day care center. It is vital that due care and attention are provided by…
What is the Difference between a Criminal and Civil Case Involving the Abuse of a Child in a Day Care Center?
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In California and other States, day care centers are the unfortunate sites of abuse and neglect of the very children who were supposed to be protected and nurtured at the facility. When a child is abused, neglected, and / or…
What is a Common Risk in Homes, Businesses, Hotels, Schools, and Day Care Centers? (Falling Furniture)
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In homes, day care centers, schools, businesses, hotels, homes, and other locations, there is a common risk to children. As odd as it may sound, the common risk is that of falling furniture. This includes tables, televisions, dressers, and other…
Question: Can a Day Care Center or After School Program Be Sued for Child Injuries Caused by Another Child? Answer: Yes
By Scott Zahler, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Question: Can a Day Care Center or After School Program Be Sued for Child Injuries Caused by Another Child in an After School Program? Answer: Yes. When a child is enrolled in school or an after…
What Are the Risks and Dangers of Bleachers at School and Sporting Events?
By Steven Smith, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In New York and other States, there is a danger to children in most schools, parks, and sporting venues. The danger is in the form of a bleacher. Due to the height of bleachers, curiosity of…