By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network The recent death of a young child in the Louisiana unlicensed day care center sparked a debate about which day care centers should be regulated. Under Louisiana’s current system, a day care center which cares for less than seven children exclusive…
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What is the Universal Safety Precaution to Prevent Children from Drowning? Touch Supervision
Swimming Safety – Importance of Touch Supervision By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network During the summer months and the rest of the year as well, children are at risk for drowning. Sadly and tragically in this day and age, drowning is still the leading cause of…
How is Supervision Defined Under Minnesota Law for Child Care Centers / Day Care Centers?
By Keith Kerfeld, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Day Care Center Regulations – Minnesota In Minnesota, parents rely on day care centers to provide for the supervision of children during the work day. It is important that each child is cared for in a clean…
Can a Day Care Center be Held Liable When a Child Dies on the Premises of the Day Care Center?
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Parents rely upon day care to provide for the parent the child during working hours. For most childre in day care, the experience is a positive one filled with education, activities, and socialization. For some children, however, a day care…
What Legal Matters Can be Pursued When a Child is Assaulted or Molested at a Day Care Center?
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Washington and other States, parents rely on day care center to provide a safe, clean, and healthy environment for their children during working hours. Parents, with children in day care centers, should visit frequently and at odd times. In…
What are the Legal Rights of a Child Injured During Recess or Free Play at a School, Day Care Center, or Summer Camp?
By Jeremy Vishno, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Connecticut and other States, children enjoy running around and playing with friends during recess and free play. Unfortunately for some children, recess or free play is the site of a serious personal injury. As a…
What Actions Including Corporal Punishment are Prohibited in Illinois Day Care Centers
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Corporal Punishment – Against the Law in Illinois Day Care Centers In Illinois and may other States, corporal punishment and abuse are prohibited in Day Care Centers. Children enrolled in a day care center program should be provided with…
What are the Legal Rights of a Child Injured in New York While Being Transported by a Day Care Center?
By Steven R. Smith, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In New York and other States, parents rely on day care centers and the transportation provided by day care centers during working hours. It is essential that day care centers carry out these responsibilities with due care…
What are the Rights of a Child who Suffers Burn Injuries While Under the Supervision of a Day Care Center?
By Andrew Baker, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Ohio and other States, day care centers have a duty to properly staff and supervise children under the care of the day care center. When corners are cut and rules are violated, children can and…
Can a Day Care Center be Sued if a Child is Left Unattended in a Day Care Center Van?
By Scott Zahler, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network When a day care center, summer camp, or school transports small children, it is important that the child care providers make sure that all children exit the vehicle. This is quite a simple but an important…