By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network One of the best experience for a child enrolled in a day care center, school, or summer camp is the field trip. It certainly can be an adventure for the day to get out to a different location and have…
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What is One Basic Duty of the Day Care Center? (Roll Call – Especially During Transportation Activities)
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network What is one basic duty of every day care center in the nation? Simply stated, it is the act of “roll call”. It is amazing how simple of a task roll call can be; however, it is more amazing how…
Does Corporal Punishment Have a Place in Day Care Centers? Simple Answer – No
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network As a Child Injury Lawyers, we are often asked the following question: Does corporal punishment have a place in day care centers? The simple answer to this question is No. Most States prohibit any form of mental or physical corporal…
What Laws and Regulations Apply for School Bus Drivers in Florida? Should a Driver Stop When a School Bus Stops on the Roadway?
By David Wolf, Attorney and Kurt Sigmund, Legal Assistant Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Florida and other States, iconic yellow school buses can be seen virtually year round on Florida streets, highways, and neighborhoods. At times, the presence and operation of a school bus can slow down traffic…
What Should be Done if a Child is Assaulted on a School Bus?
By Robert Chaiken, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Children, being transported on school buses, should be safe and well supervised. At times, children suffer personal injuries while being transported on school bus. Some are injured as a result of a school bus accident that…
What are the Legal Rights of Children Injured on a School Bus?
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network When a parent sends a child off to school on a school bus, it is the expectation of the parent that the child will be transported safely to and from school. Unfortunately, school bus accidents result from the negligent driving…
What are the Standards for Supervision in Public Schools? What are the Rights of the Injured Child?
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In schools throughout the nation, children should be supervised in a safe learning environment. The amount and type of supervision will depend on the number of factors including the following: Class-Size. Many states have a class-size limits in public schools.…
Can a Bus Driver Be Charged with a Crime for Leaving a Child on a School Bus or Day Care Center Van?
By Robert Chaiken, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Texas and other States, school bus drivers and day care center van drivers have a duty to drive in a safe manner, to obey posted speed limits and traffic control devices, to supervise the children…
If Bullying Caught on Videotape or by Incident Report, Should a Parent Pursue a Case on Behalf of the Child Victim?
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Maryland and other States, acts of bullying have been caught or recorded on videotape, iPhones, Droids, videocameras, and surveillance video. Some bullies know that there brutal acts are being recorded and some do not. Some bullies even post their…
What Should a Parent Do If a Child Is Injured by a Teacher or Aide at a Public School?
By Robert Chaiken, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Texas and other States, children, at times, suffer injuries as a result of the negligent and / or intentional acts of teachers, aides, child care providers, and others in schools and day care centers. Children…