By Thomas J. Duff, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In North Liberty, Iowa, a day care center recently closed its doors. KCRG TV 9 ABC News reported the story. The center had 95 children enrolled in the day care program. Now the families of…
Articles Posted in Playground & Recreation Injuries
Massachusetts Department of Health Requires Accident / Injury Report for Summer Campers
By Ryan E. Alekman, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network The Massachusetts Department of Heath requires recreational / summer camps to complete an Accident / Incident Report for injuries / ill campers. The form must be completed when a camper suffers a death or serious…
North Carolina Day Care Centers / Child Care Centers – What Standards Apply to Surfacing Materials for Playground Areas?
By John Jensen, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In North Carolina day care centers /child care centers, outdoor learning environments / playgrounds are regulated by the child care rules set forth at the North Carolina Administrative Code Title 10 A – Health and Human…
North Carolina Day Care Center / Child Care Centers – What Standards Apply to Aquatic Activities / Swimming Pools?
By John Jensen, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Day care centers in North Carolina and other states provide children with a wide variety of recreational, exercise,and sports related activities. Children love to swim and play around water. While the aquatic and swimming activities can…
Delaware Day Care Centers – What Requirements Apply for Outdoor Areas and Playgrounds?
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Delaware, day care centers are required to maintain or provide access to an outdoor play area that is at least 50 square feet in size per each child. Outdoor play areas and playgrounds should have fencing or other protective…
Delaware Day Care Centers – What Are the Physical Environment and Safety Standards?
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Delaware, children are the unfortunate victims of day care center negligence especially when the day care center fails to follow the rules and regulations set forth at the State of Delaware – Department of Services for Children, Youth and…
North Carolina Day Care Centers / Child Care Centers – What Standards Apply as to the Condition of Indoor Equipment and Furnishings?
By John Jensen, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Working parents and caregivers in North Carolina rely on day care centers to provide their children with a safe environment free from hazards and dangers. Standards are in place that regulation North Carolina child care centers…
2 Teens and Young Man Swept Away After Jumping into the Colorado River on Hike Through Grand Canyon
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Arizona and other States, rivers can be quite dangerous places even for strong young men who believe that they can easily deal with the strong currents, frigid temperatures, and other hazards. Tragically, a dead body was found which will…
Safety Tips for Children – Bounce Houses – Preventing Personal Injuries
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Parents, schools, and organizations rent bounce houses every day. Yes, bounce houses can be fun but they can also be dangerous. Bounce houses are known to be a common area where personal injuries to children take place. When renting a…
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…