By Steven Smith, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Elizabeth Durante of West Islip New York was a young and caring college student. Recently she and other fellow students were driving from New York to Massachusetts, on their way to a humanitarian project in Uganda.…
Articles Posted in Child Safety
Two Maryland Teenagers Die from Influenza / Flu in Maryland
By Benjamin A. Klopman, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In the February 2009, the flu has taken the young lives of two (2) teenagers from the State of Maryland. Although this flu season is not reportedly worse than others, infections are beginning to increase…
Fingershield Safety Products – Preventing Hand and Finger Injuries to Children at Homes, Schools, and Day Care Centers
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Parents, teachers, caregivers, and day care and school administrators can better safeguard the living, play, and school space for children by installing important safety products like the Fingershield door hinge guard. This safety product is distributed through Fingershield Safety USA,…
Connecticut Legislators Propose Increasing Minimum Age for Assault and Machine Gun Style Rifles / Weapons
By Jeremy Vishno, Attorney, and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Legislators / lawmakers in Connecticut have proposed increasing the minimum age to 18 for someone to handle an assault or machine gun style rifle or weapon. This proposed Connecticut assault weapon legislation is in direct response…
Phoenix (East Valley) Arizona Man Accused of Putting 1 Year Old in Dryer
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Arizona and other cities throughout the United States, household appliances can be very dangerous to small children. What seems like a fun play area to an infant, toddler, or child can prove to be very dangerous or even deadly.…
Dangers of Webcams Being Taken Over by Child Predators – Man Arrested for Hacking Into Computer of 17 Year Old Girl
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Web Cams (Cameras) are quite popular. In fact, most Apple desktop computers and laptops have them built in. More and more, PC computers have built in web cams as well. You can use Web Cams to take photos and to…
Your Child’s Dream of Playing Pro Football May Not Be Such a Great Idea – Brain Injuries and Concussions
By Ryan E. Alekman, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network The Center for the Study of Traumatic encephalopathy (CSTE), at the Boston University School of Medicine is researching a type of brain damage called chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). This type of brain injury is caused…
South Carolina Dog Bite Law – What Is the Law in South Carolina for a Dog Owner for a Dog Bite / Attack?
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In South Carolina, a dog owner is liable to a child or other injury victim of a dog bite that takes place in a public place or on the dog owner’s property. Pursuant to Section 43-3-110 – Liability to Person…
South Carolina Leash Law Mandated Under South Carolina Code
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In South Carolina, a dog owner has a duty and responsibility to maintain control of his or own dog. Pursuant to Section 47-3-50 – Allowing Dogs or Cats to Run at Large – Penalty – South Carolina Code of Laws,…
Michigan Day Care Centers / Child Care Centers – What are the Required Staffing Ratios for Proper Supervision?
By Andrew Prine, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Michigan, child day care centers have a duty to properly staff the facility and supervise the children. In order to promote adequate staffing of child day care centers, the Michigan Department of Human Resources promulgated…