By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Children in a local day care center located in Renton, Washington, were temporarily trapped inside due to fallen power lines. Although no one was hurt, a video showed the lines crossing a metal fence and lying on the Renton Day…
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Is Your Child Safe in a South Carolina Day Care Center?
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In South Carolina, working parents and families rely on day care centers to provide a safe and healthy environment for their children. Day care centers in South Carolina are regulated by the South Carolina Department of Social Services (otherwise known…
Onslow County North Carolina Fourth Grader Brought Blades in Markers to Sell to Other Children- Dangers at Elementary Schools
By John Jensen, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network A fourth grade student in Onslow County, North Carolina faces suspension after he was caught concealing blades inside markers. The student was caught at Morton Elementary School making the weapons by inserting razor blades and “other…
Student Shot at Martinsville Indiana Middle School
By Thomas Hastings, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Chance Jackson, a 15-year-old student, was transported by air ambulance to Methodist Hospital where he underwent surgery after he was shot at his school, West Middle School in Martinsville, Indiana. Students were put on lockdown for…
Deadly School Bus and Tractor Trailer Accident in Shaw Mississippi – Legal Rights and Responsibilities
By Jay Foster, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Shaw Mississippi, it was reported that a 10 year old girl lost her life and at least 10 people were injured in an accident involving a school bus and a tractor trailer. It was reported…
Minnesota Law Increases Training Requirements for All Day Care Teachers and Assistants
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network If passed, a new Minnesota bill would require stricter CPR training requirements for the state’s child care centers. The bill would require training for all teachers and assistant in child care centers. The current law in Minnesota only requires one…
Registered Sex Offender Getting Jobs in Schools – State by State Analysis of Laws Regarding Schools, Employment, and Registered Sex Offenders
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Parents send their children to school with the hope and expectation that the children are well supervised by responsible adults. Unfortunately, according to a recent story posted by The USA Today, sex offenders are getting jobs in the public school…
Special Needs Student Dies After Falling from Bus – Legal Rights of the Child and His Family
By Benjamin A. Klopman, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network When transporting children, it is important for the driver and all assistants and attendants on board to know the needs and abilities of the children being transported. This is especially true when a school or…
Texas Teacher Criminal Indictment for Assaulting 9 Year Old Student
By Robert Chaiken, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network The El Paso (Texas) Times has reported that a teacher has been criminally indicted by a Grand Jury for assaulting a 9 year old child. The teacher is accused by second degree felony injury to a…
Oversight of Playground Injuries in Oklahoma – Child Injuries
By Roy S. Dickinson, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Oklahoma and other States, there are concerns about the lack of consistent and accurate date regarding playground incidents and accidents. Children are frequently injured on playgrounds at schools, day care centers, parks, community centers,…