By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Zachary Christie, a six-year-old first-grader, was suspended and was facing 45 days in an alternative school for troublemakers for taking his favorite camping utensil to school. The utensil was a combination knife/fork/spoon that the child had planned to use to…
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Gang Rape Horror Outside of Homecoming Dance (Richmond, California) Police Estimate that As Many As 20 Were Present
By Scott A. Marks, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Richmond, California, police and investigators continue to search for witnesses and participants in a horrendous gang rape incident that took place outside of a homecoming dance. Police recently reported that at least 10 participated…
Alamo, Tennessee – Owner Pleads Guilty to Neglect Charges after Daycare Fire
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In December 2008, an electrical space heater caused a fire at the Heavenly Angels Daycare in Alamo, Tennessee. The fire injured three children: two two-year olds and a three-year old. The children were rescued from the fire by Alamo Assistant…
Advice for Parents – Factors to Determine – When Should a Parent Take a Child to the Emergency Room (ER)?
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Parents can sometimes have a hard time determining when it is appropriate to take a child to the emergency room. CBS News medical correspondent and pediatrician Dr. Jennifer Ashton recently outlined some pointers for parents to recognize when an illness…
Dangers of Carrots in Day Care Centers – Child Chokes To Death in New York – Lawsuit Filed
By Steven Smith, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In New York and other States, day care operators have a duty to provide for the health, safety and welfare of children. It is well known that small children are at risks for choking on certain…
Dolton, Illinois – Special Needs Child (Marshawn Pitts) Assaulted by Police Officer
By David M. Baum, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Dolton, Illinois a special needs child was assaulted by a police officer, at a school. The police officer’s actions and abuse were captured on videotape. Apparently the police officer became upset when the special…
School Bus Accident – Opp, Alabama – Child Injuries and Driver Safety
By Scott Soutullo, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Opp, Alabama, two children were taken to the Opp (Alabama) Mizell Memorial Hospital for personal injuries that were sustained in a school bus accident. Another student was later transported to the hospital by a school…
The South Carolina Department of Social Services Cites Day Care Center for Violations
By Alice Richter, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network The South Carolina Department of Social Services is the state agency that regulates and licenses day care centers in the State of South Carolina. It has been reported that Little Scholars Child Development Center based in…
Toddler Wanders from Delaware Day Care Center – Importance of Proper Supervision and Safety Precautions
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Wilmington, Delware, a 19 month old boy wandered away from a day care center. He was found crawling on a sidewalk near a busy intersection. In Delaware and other States, there is a problem with day care supervision of…
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,…