By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Taking care of a child with disabilities can be overwhelming. For many parents, that means they are unable or otherwise neglect planning for their child’s financial future. There are nearly 5 million children in the United States suffering from disabilities,…
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network The House of Representatives recently passed its version of the Healthcare Reform bill (HR 3962). Parents and guardians of special needs children will most likely benefit from two aspects of the bill: health insurance companies would no longer be able…
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In June of 2009, Mattel and its subsidiary Fisher-Price, were accused by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission of knowingly selling millions of children’s toys that were contaminated with lead paint, exposing children to lead poisoning. Mattel and Fisher-Price…
By Roy S. Dickinson, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Troy Helms, an 11-year-old from Grove, Oklahoma was attending the Strut Your Mutt dog walk sponsored by the Humane Society of Grove and Grand Lake when he accidentally fell on the ground. A Great Dane…
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Millions of parents rely on daycare centers to look after their children. But with the looming H1N1 epidemic, daycare centers could become breeding grounds for the potentially deadly virus. I recently had the opportunity to share my legal viewpoint about…
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Parents can sometimes have a hard time determining when it is appropriate to take a child to the emergency room. CBS News medical correspondent and pediatrician Dr. Jennifer Ashton recently outlined some pointers for parents to recognize when an illness…
By Ryan E. Alekman, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network The State of Massachusetts – Department of Early Education and Care plans on requiring day care centers and pre-schools to supervise toothbrushing of children. This plan will apply to young children who are under supervised…
By Robert Chaiken, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Fabens, Texas, a 2 year old child suffered serious burn injuries in the kitchen of his home. According to a story posted at the KDBC CBS 4 News website, the mother had placed a water…
By Stephanie F. Brown, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network A Clayton County, Georgia jury found a mother guilty on October 1, 2009 of eight criminal charges, including cruelty to children and contributing to the deprivation of a minor for starving her twin infant sons.…
By Benjamin A. Klopman, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Children (as well as adults) suffer injuries known as traumatic brain injury every day. These injuries can range from the very mild to injuries that can cause brain damage or death. Mild traumatic brain injuries…