By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Blog Most people are aware of the risk of injuries and death to children resulting from an automobile accident, bicycle accident, pedestrian accident, and drowning. One common cause of death that is not so obvious to some parents and caregivers involves choking on…
Articles Posted in Day Care Centers and Child Care
Do Criminal Charges Need to be Filed to Pursue a Civil Case Against a Day Care Center for Abuse, Neglect, or Improper Punishment?
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Blog Working parents and guardians rely upon day care centers to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children. Unfortunately, at some day care centers, a day can be filled with neglect and abuse at the hands of the very caregivers responsible for…
Can a Day Care Center, Summer Camp, or School Be Held Liable if a Child Suffers Sunburn or Burn Related Injuries?
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Blog During the summer months, the temperature in various parts of the United States can easily exceed 100 degrees. For children, especially those prone or susceptible to sunburn complications, the hot summer weather combined with poor supervision and common sense on the…
What are the Dangers of Day Care Centers “Operating in the Shadows” to Children? Unlicensed Day Care Centers
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Blog It is not difficult to find stories – horror stories better yet – about unlicensed day care centers in Louisiana, Florida, and other states. When you see a news article posted about an unlicensed day care center, you will often read…
Is Spanking / Corporal Punishment Allowed at Day Care Centers, Summer Camps, or Schools? The Legal Rights of the Injured Child
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Blog Unfortunately, spankings and corporal punishment are still prevalent in many communities. It is a tradition that has been literally handed down from generation to generation. While there may be some time and family history to spankings and corporal punishment, the fact is…
If a Day Care Center is Charged with Child Endangerment, Does Guarantee a Settlement or Victory of a Civil Case or Claim Against the Facility?
By Andrew Baker, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Blog In Ohio and other States, licensed day care centers are regulated and overseen by a state social service agency. In Ohio, it is the Department of Children and Family Services is the social service agency that…
What if a Child Dies During Nap Time or Sleep Time at a Licensed or Unlicensed Day Care Center?
By Jonathan Safran, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Blog Parents rely on day care centers during the working day to care of the child in an environment that is safe and clean. One overlooked area of child care in a day care center can be…
What Rules and Procedures Should Be Followed for Sleep and Nap Time at Day Care Centers? Reduction of Risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
By Keith Kerfeld, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Blog Parents rely on the day care centers and child care centers for the supervision of their children. There are some obvious risks that need to be accounted for in and around the day care center. For…
What Actions Should a Parent Take Following the Death of a Child at a Day Care Center?
By Steven Smith, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Blog In New York and other states, there is a nightmare that parents have experienced with a day care center. The nightmare has a common time line. Here is is: Parent drops off a…
How Long Must a Minnesota Day Care Center Maintain Personnel Records?
By Keith Kerfeld, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Minnesota, day care centers are only as good as the staff that they hire. It is important that a day care center perform a background check, train, and otherwise supervise the staff members providing care…