By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a division called the CDC Injury Center that has a goal or mission of educating parents, caregivers, and others as to the risks of injury to children. The information distributed by…
By Scott A. Marks, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Monterey, California, William Aguirre-Fajardo, age 24, has been arrested on charges of child abuse and other criminal charges involving the death of a 8 month old boy. Aguierre-Fajardo was arrested following a report from…
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Pet bites can cause serious infections to children and adults alike. Some medical researchers believe that pets can transmit a superbug called MRSA through bites to humans. MRSA and other infections are resistant to traditional antibiotics and make the treatment…
Obesity in children has proven to be a national crisis. Fast foods, candy, and ice cream combined with inactivity promoted by video games, television, and the computer has produced millions of obese children. Some children are born in a large frame and may have a predisposition to obesity; however, it…
By John Jensen, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Onslow County, North Carolina, there were almost 200 juvenile arrests made for drug related charges according to the Onslow County (Jacksonville, North Carolina) Sheriff’s Office. In 2009, the arrests for drug related charges continue. Many…
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Geraldine Hickey has put her nursing and midwifery experience to good use. She formed a company called Baby Zone and Beyond which puts on seminars and distributes videos / DVDs on important child health topics like choking and CPR. This…
By Ryan E. Alekman, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Violence comes in many forms in today’s world. Children are affected by violence very day. Some suffer physical personal injuries from assaults, battery, sexual molestation, shootings, fights, and bullying. Others suffer psychological injuries or mental…
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network A medical study, conducted by a doctor at University of Colorado along with other colleagues, reports that children, who die from over the counter cough and cold medicines, are often times very young. Directions on boxes and containers of OTC…
By Benjamin A. Klopman, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In the February 2009, the flu has taken the young lives of two (2) teenagers from the State of Maryland. Although this flu season is not reportedly worse than others, infections are beginning to increase…
By Benjamin A. Klopman, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network The Virginia legislature has struck down a bill that would have required health insurers to pay for the cost of therapy for autistic children. Similar legislation has been enacted in Maryland and the District of…