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What are the Rights of a Child who Contracts an Illness at a Day Care Center?

By  David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Cold disease Working parents rely upon day care centers to provide for the supervision, safety, welfare, and health of their children during working hours. It is important that  day care centers follow the local and state regulations and otherwise provide…

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Should a Parent Take a Child to an Emergency Room Following an Automobile Accident?

By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network When a child is an unfortunate victim of an automobile accident, a paent is often faced with many challenges and issues. One such issue is a choice or decision as to medical care right after the accident. Should a child…

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Are Children and Teens with Cerebral Palsy in Pain? New Study Estimates that 1 in 4 Children are in Pain.

By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Children and teens, who have been diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, fill a wide spectrum. In other words, some children are very functional and attend regular school, communicate well, and even play sports. On the other end of the spectrum are…

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Proving the Cause of Death of a Child – Factors to Consider – Missouri Newborn Dies After Consuming Formula

By Joseph R. Hillebrand Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Missouri and other States, the loss or death of a child is a parent’s worst nightmare. The stress and trauma from the child’s death is often times exasperated when the cause is unknown. It…

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Medical Care For a Child Injury – Urgent Care, Emergency Room or Pediatrician

By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Las Vegas, Nevada and other cities, urgent care centers have opened as an alterative to traditional emergency rooms. Urgent care centers may be a good alternative to a local emergency room depending in the injury or condition involved, the…

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USA Today Reports Results from Bullying Survey

By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network USA Today recently reported results from a survey on bullying. The media attention devoted to the issue of bullying has resulted, at least in part, from reports of teens committing suicide following incidents or time periods of bullying by peers.…

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What Is Brachial Plexus Injuries to Children? What Are The Legal Rights of My Injured Child?

By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Brachial Plexus injury is a medical term used to describe an injury to the brachial plexus nerves in the shoulders. Brachial plexus is also known as the Erb’s Point. A brachial plexus injury is generally caused to an infant during…

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Richmond, Virginia Officials Investigate School Bus Incident – Child Left on School Bus

By Kevin Leach, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Virginia and other states, the summer heat poses a particularly dangerous risk to children. A child left unattended in a vehicle is at risk for serious personal injuries including death from hyperthermia, heat stroke, and…

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British Boy Has Rare Aging Disorder – 11 Years Old but Racked with Pain Associated with Aging Symptoms

By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Harry Crowther, is an 11 year old British boy, that has an aging disorder called Atypical Progeria Syndrome. According to news report, he is in the only person at the current time in the world with this disorder. Even though…

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Simple But Important Advice – Never Shake a Baby – Dangers and Injuries Caused by Shaken Baby Syndrome

By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Parents, caregivers, day care providers, teachers, babysitters, siblings, and other should pay attention to some simple but important advice – NEVER EVER SHAKEN A BABY. Babies and infants are very fragile. There brains and skulls are still developing. A person…

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