By Robert Fernicola, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Diane Russell of Vineland New Jersey recently drove her Kia through a red light and slammed into a school bus carrying two children. The bus was flipped on its side; both drivers, the two middle school…
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Texas Daycare Operators Claim Fire Codes Represent Unfair Burden
By Robert Chaiken, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network A new fire code regulation in Montgomery County, Texas would require daycare operators to install fire alarm systems with manual activation systems. Several daycare providers have taken issue with the new regulation, saying that it would…
Pennsylvania Mother Upset Over Bus Drop off of 7 Year Old Daughter
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In the Blackhawk Area School District – Pennsylvania, a mother is upset over an incident that recently took place when her daughter was dropped off at the wrong bus stop without any supervision in the cold. Fortunately, the child did…
Orangeburg County, South Carolina – Special Needs Teacher (Paul Jensen) Arrested on Two Counts of Child Neglect
By Aaron Edwards, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network After a ninety day investigation into abuse and neglect charges, Paul Jensen, a former Special Needs teacher, was charged with two counts of unlawful neglect towards a child or helpless person. He turned himself in to…
Bullying Expert, Ben Leichtling, Give Parents Tips on When to Blow the Whistle on Bullies
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Dr. Ben Leichtling is the author of the book “How to Stop Bullies in Their Tracks.” He recently posted a blog article in response to a parent whose four year old child was being bitten and punched by a classmate.…
Toys Can and Do Cause Eye Injuries – Advice by the Georgia Optometric Association
By Stephanie F. Brown, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Toys can and do cause eye injuries every year. During the holiday season, a Christmas Story has become a classic. It is a movie about a boy named Ralphie who has a wish to get…
Lancaster, Pennsylvania – Bus Driver Leaves Autistic Six-year-old Child (Dante Williams) on School Bus
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network When Tiffany Williams’ autistic six-year-old son, Dante, did not return home from school one Wednesday afternoon, she called up the Carter and MacRae Elementary School, where Dante attended, to find out where he was. A bus driver, who was not…
Mankato, Minnesota School District Settles Kickball Personal Injury Lawsuit
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Kickball is a popular elementary and sometimes middle school game that has been around for years. Typically, the game is played without incident or injury. Unfortunately, children are injured playing kickball and other schoolyard games. A school district can be…
North Sacramento, California – Four Year Old (Jonathan Vasquez) Killed in Hit and Run in Front of School
By Scott A. Marks, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network A four year old boy, Jonathan Vasquez, was killed in a hit and run accident in front of his school recently. The child was riding a scooter to preschool, with his grandmother and older brother…
Cambridge, Maryland Teen Beaten by Other Students at Cambridge-South Dorchester High School
By Benjamin A. Klopman, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Maryland and other States, schools should be a safe haven for children. Schools should be a place where children are able to learn and grow in an environment that protects their safety and well…