By Robert Chaiken, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Texas and other States, schools, day care centers, and / or bus companies transport children to and from programs and activities. Whether it is the regular morning pick up or a field trip, it is…
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What Are the Duties of a Day Care Center and Babysitter as to Window Safety?
By Jeremy Vishno, Attorney, and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In many homes, day care centers, schools, and other locations, there is a danger present for children. Simply enough, the danger presents itself in the form of an open window or a window that can be…
What are the Risks and Hazards of Doors Jams to Children in Homes, Day Care Centers, and Schools?
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In homes, schools, and day care centers, children are at risk for serious personal injuries from an object present in every building – the door or door way. The National Safety Council estimates that there are 300,000 finger injuries from…
Dangers of Fights at or Near Schools – Safety and Liability for Personal Injuries – California Girl Dies Following Fight with Classmate
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In California and other States, school yard fights are still waged out there. The participants coul be from any grade and include boys and / or girls. It is interesting that some fights or brawls in o near schools are…
What Are the Rights of Children Injured in a School Bus Accident?
By Robert Fernicola and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network What are the rights of children injured during transportation on a school bus? Millions of children are transported every year on public and private school buses. Yellow school buses are common fixtures in every community. Because of…
Are Emergency Policies and Procedures Important for School Bus Drives in North Carolina?
By John Jensen, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In North Carolina and other states, school boards of policies and procedures are often times available on the school Board’s website. Is it important to have these procedures in place? The answer is “Yes”. Is it…
Texas Child Hit by Driver While Walking from School Bus
By Robert Chaiken, Attorney & David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Texas and other States, drivers should exercise the utmost of caution when driving in or near an area of school bus stops. School buses are typically large, yellow vehicles that are easily seen. When a…
Open Windows in Homes, Schools and Day Care Centers Pose Risks to Children
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network A common element in many homes can cause significant risk of injury to a child – the open window. Every year – over 5000 emergency room visits are reported that were necessitated when a child fell out of a window…
State of Tennessee Department of Human Services – Investigation into Fatal Day Care Center Transporation Accident – Death of Anthony Scott – Age 6
By George Fusner, Jr., Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Whitehaven, Tennessee, a family and community are mourning the death of a 6 year old boy – Anthony Scott. It was reported that Anthony was hit and killed by a day care center van…
Who is Supervising or Chaperoning Kids on School Field Trips? Mother Passes Out on Wisconsin Field Trip – Drugs Found
By Jonathan Safran, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Wisconsin and other States, school children often times attend field trips organized by the school. In most instances, the field trip is well run and organized. School officials, teachers, and volunteers are put in place…