By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Indiana and other States, crimes are considered enhanced crimes or more serious crimes when committed near a school and / or day care center. In Lafayette, Indiana, a man was recently arrested for dealing drugs within 1000 feet from…
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Playground Slide Injuries and Children – Dangers of Sliding Down Slide with Your Child
By Steven Smith, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Playgrounds are present in every community and most every elementary school in the United States. Most playgrounds are equipped with a slide. Unfortunately, children suffer injuries when using playground equipment including swings, ladders, monkey bars, slides,…
Retired Alabama Police Officer (Issac “Andy” Baker) Indicted for Sexual Abuse / Sodomy of Child in Day Care Center
By Scott Soutullo, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Tuscaloosa, Alabama, FOX News and other media outlets reported a very disturbing story, as follows: Issac “Andy” Baker served the citizens of Alabama for 25 years as a patrol officer between 1975 and 2000. Mr.…
Columbia South Carolina Day Care Operator Sentenced to 20 Year Prison Term for Child’s Death
By Alice Richter, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Columbia, South Carolina, a day care operator was recently sentenced to 20 years for the death of a child under his care. Willie Ritter, age 65, who served in the Army as a Lieutenant Colonel,…
Jonesboro, Georgia Day Care Worker Charged with Child Cruelty: Rights of Injured Child
By Stephanie F. Brown, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network The Atlanta Journal Constitution Newspaper website reported that a Jonesboro, Georgia day care worker has been charged with the crime of child cruelty. Ashley Beck, a day care worker in her early 20s, worked at…
Dog Fighting and Child Day Care – A Dangerous Combination – Chicago Area Day Care Center Shut Down
By David M. Baum, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Illinois and other States, it is vital that day care owners provide for the safety and well being of the children. Day care centers have a duty to remove hazards from the facility. In…
Average Costs of Alabama Day Care – Factors to Consider in Selecting a Day Care Center
By Scott Soutullo, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Alabama, parents must considering various factors in selecting a day care center. These factors include: costs, location, staffing, size, programs, credentials of staff, licensing, insurance, history of the facility, and hours of operation. The the…
California State Regulators Seek to Revoke License of Anaheim (YMCA) Day Care Center
By Scott A. Marks, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network California regulators file a complaint against the YMCA Children’s Station after two toddlers wandered off during an outing and were found on nearby railroad tracks. The day care center took these children and other children…
Licensed and Unlicensed Day Care Centers in Alabama – How Often Are Facilities Inspected?
By Scott Soutullo, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network The Mobile County Health Department is the only health department in Alabama that has undertaken the task of monitoring and inspecting day care centers. The Alabama Department of Human Resources is the state agency that is…
Start of School – Increased Traffic, Homework and, Yes, Bullying
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network With the start of a new school year, traffic increases for everybody. Parents must rearrange their schedules to meet the demands of their children’s educational needs. In addition, parents must deal with another issue that seems to come up every…