By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network A five year old boy from West Wales, United Kingdom, fell off a child’s motorcycle that he had been given as a Christmas present. He suffered serious head injuries from the fall and died after being taken to the local…
Articles Posted in Sport Related Injuries
Safety and Children’s Sports – Focus on the Well Being of the Child
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In communities throughout the United States, children participate in organized sports. For the most part, sports involve exercise, team work, team building, and fun. There is a competitive component involved in children’s sports. Unfortunately, many coaches and parents get too…
Soccer Bully or Soccer Competitor – Elizabeth Lambert? You Decide!
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network On news stations, You Tube, and other media outlets, a video of Elizabeth Lambert has hit the airwaves in a big way. Elizabeth Lambert is a college soccer player for the New Mexico Lobos. In a game versus BYU, Elizabeth…
Advice for Parents – Factors to Determine – When Should a Parent Take a Child to the Emergency Room (ER)?
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…
Trampoline Accidents and Personal Injuries to Children – Duty to Maintain and Duty to Supervise
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In the United States, United Kingdom (England), and many other places, children love to play on trampolines. Unfortunately, children are injured on injuries every day. Many injuries can be avoided with better safety precautions and supervision. Children, especially young children,…
Lewiston-Porter (New York) High School Students Suspended for Hazing
By Steven Smith, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In New York, high school students from Lewiston Porter High School were suspended for being involved in a hazing incident involving raw meat. The incident involved players from the soccer team who threw raw meat and…
Concussions and High School Sports – Dangers, Detection, and After Effects
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Rhode Island and other states, high school athletes suffer head injuries / concussions every day. Some refer to concussions / brain injuries as the Invisible Injury. Since signs, symptoms, and after effects can be subtle and sometimes undetected by…
Safe Kids Utah – Great Advice and Safety Tips for Parents
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Safe Kids Utah has a great website ( www.safekidsutah.org) that provides safety tips and advice to parents. In reviewing this website, parents can read helpful information regarding: Amusement Park Rides; Fireworks; Trampolines; Travel safety tips; Swimming / drowning; ATVs (All…
Advice for Swimming Parents – Training, Safety and Performance
By Scott A. Marks, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Swimming is a popular sport throughout Florida, California, and many other parts of the United States. Millions of children and teens participate in competitive swimming. Many children and their parents take the sport seriously and…
Cheerleading Still Tops List of Most Dangerous Sports
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Years ago, cheerleading was dominated by pom poms and simple cheers. Over time, cheerleading evolved to include acrobatics, flips, and free fall from high pyramids. As a result thereof, cheerleading has become a very dangerous sport riddles with serious personal…