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School Shootings and Violence throughout the United States

By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network USA Today reported on school killings in schools since 1983. A map published by USA Today illustrated school killings in elementary, secondary and post secondary schools across the nation. The map is interactive in that a reader can click on…

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Eastport Long Island New York Bus Accident – School Bus Skids Off the Road

By Steven Smith, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Long Island New York and other areas, all too often we hear of school bus accidents and fear the worst—a child being injured or killed due to the negligence of school bus drivers and other…

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Monroe, Connecticut Football Team Bus Struck By Pick Up Truck

By Jeremy Vishno, Attorney, and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network A Masuk of Monroe, CT school bus, carrying its high caliber football team was struck by a pick-up truck that failed to yield the right of way. The collision caused serious injuries to the pick-up’s driver,…

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Playground Safety and Injuries – Prior Studies Show High Percentage of Monkey Bar Injuries

By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Throughout the United States at schools, day care centers, after school programs, and public parks, children are injured on playground equipment every day. Many injuries result from falls from monkey bars or jungle gyms. A report by the Consumer Product…

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New York Day Care Centers – Discipline – Is Corporal Punishment Prohibited in New York Child Care Centers?

By Steven Smith, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network New York day care and child care centers are regulated by the New York Office of Children and Family Services. Pursuant Section 418-1.9, Discipline, New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR), child care centers are prohibited…

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Ruling in Teacher – Student Sex Angers Parents and Child Advocates

By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network A State of Washington Court ruled this week that teachers can legally have sex with 18 year old students. This ruling ignited outrage among educators, parents, and psychologists among others. The Washington Court of Appeals ordered the dismissal of a…

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New York Day Care Centers – What Staff to Children Ratio Requirements Apply Under New York Law?

By Steven Smith, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network New York day care and child care centers are regulated by the New York Office of Children and Family Services. Pursuant to Section 418-1.8, Supervision of Children, New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR), child care…

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California Appellate Court Approves Expulsion of Students from Private Religious School for Alleged Lesbian Relationship

By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network A California appeals court approved the expulsion of two students from a California religiously based high school for an alleged lesbian relationship. California Lutheran High School expelled the students after discovering some postings on My Space that indicated that the…

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What are the Responsibilities for Child Care / Day Care caregivers in Missouri?

By Joseph R. Hillebrand Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Missouri day care / child care caregivers in the State of Missouri. According to 19 Code of State Regulations 30.60.070, Responsibilities of Caregivers, the following responsibilities apply to caregivers: 1. A caregiver is responsible for…

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Massachusetts Day Care / Child Care Centers – What Rules and Regulations Apply to Playground Areas?

By Ryan E. Alekman, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Massachusetts and other States, children in child care / day care suffer personal injuries on playgrounds and outside areas. Some personal injuries result from poor supervision or negligent inspection / maintenance of playground equipment.…

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