By Kevin Leach, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In the United States, there has been a debate for years as to the parents right to inflict corporal punishment upon their child. Some parents use corporal punishment because that is the way the parent was…
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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…
Problems and Dangers of Corporal Punishment: A Physician’s Perspective
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Many public school districts and private schools still allow corporal punishment as a form of so called discipline for students. In addition, many parents still believe in and implement corporal punishment at home. Many child care experts, child injury attorneys,…
Toddler Dies In Suspected Case of Child Abuse in Monterey, California
By Scott A. Marks, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Monterey, California, William Aguirre-Fajardo, age 24, has been arrested on charges of child abuse and other criminal charges involving the death of a 8 month old boy. Aguierre-Fajardo was arrested following a report from…
Arizona Child Care Facilities / Day Care Centers – What Standards Apply as to Discipline and Guidance?
By Sara J. Powell, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Arizona child care facilities / day care centers must comply with regulations and procedures set forth in the Arizona Administrative Code (AAC) Title 9 Health Services – Chapter 5 – Department of Health Services –…
Twelve Year Old Boy Charged in Death of Georgia Infant
By Stephanie F. Brown, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In a bizarre twist on leaving children in cars, a 12 year old boy has been charged with felony murder and cruelty to children in the death of his five week old cousin. The baby…
Child Care Providers with Criminal Backgrounds and Convictions Are Operating Wisconsin Day Care Centers and Getting State Funds
By Jonathan Safran, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Wisconsin, many working parents believe that a day care license / child care license operator is a responsible person with no criminal background. Parents should read the recent story posted in the Milwaukee Wisconsin Journal…
Government Study Shows that School Improperly and Negligently Restrain and Confine Disabled Children
By Steven Smith, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Children with disabilities are the unfortunate victims of improper and negligent seclusion and restraints in school systems throughout the nation. This, in turn, has lead to some serious personal injuries, and, in some cases, the wrongful…
Mesa Arizona High School Graduation Party – 2 Dead and 4 Injured
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In May and June of each year, there are high school graduation parties. This should be a time for celebration and reflection of the milestone of graduating high school. Unfortunately, some high school graduation parties turn from sites of celebration…
Baby Sitter in Provo Utah Gets Up to 15 Year Prison Term for Child Abuse Homicide
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Utah and other states, parents entrust their children to baby sitters with the expectations and hopes that the child will be properly cared for and protected. Unfortunately, some children are harmed by babysitters due to lack of supervision, inexperience,…