By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Northview Heights, Pennsylvania, a tragic death of a 4 year old girl – Shaniya Darby-Sims – was recently reported. A television set weighing approximately 60 pounds fell off of a dresser and onto the 4 year old year old.…
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Ohio Corporal Punishment in a Day Care Center – What Are the Legal Rights of Compensation for the Injured Child?
By Will Brown, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Ohio and other States, children should be provided with adequate and appropriate care in a child care / day care center. Children should be supervised in a caring involvement free from abuse and neglect. Unfortunately,…
Horse Drawn Buggy / Automobile Accident – Serious Injuries Reported in New York
By Steven Smith, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Old world met New World in a New York FedEx/buggy accident that resulted in serious personal injuries to Amish adults and children in St. Lawrence / Mussina. Any time that there are slow moving vehicles present…
Is a School, Day Care Center, City, County, Community Association, and / or Manufacturer Liable for Injuries Sustained on a Playground?
By Steven Smith, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Children are often times injured on playgrounds at schools, day care centers, community associations, counties, cities, and other locations. When a child suffers an injury at a playground, there may be a civil claim or case…
What are the Duties and Responsibilites of Religious Based Day Care Centers in Indiana?
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In the State of Indiana, religious and church based day care centers are exempt from certain Indiana day care and child care rules and regulations. The day care regulations that apply to commercial and in-home daycare centers do not apply…
Third Grade Student Shot at Armin Jahr Elementary School in Bremerton Washington
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In the State of Washington, children should be provided a safe educational environment. Unfortuantely, children are injured at schools, day care centers, and playgrounds. Some injuries and incidents are preventable with more timely care and supervision. Other incidents are tragic…
When the Department of Family and Children Services Drops the Ball in Georgia – What Are the Legal Rights Resulting from a Child’s Wrongful Death?
By Scott Zahler, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network The Georgia Department of Family and Children Services is the State of Georgia agency responsible for the supervision and monitoring of foster care child placement in Georgia. It is the responsibility of the Department of Family…
Can a Case Be Pursued Against a Church Based Day Care Center When a Chilld Is Injured or Dies ?
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Day care centers in Indiana are operated in homes, businesses, and churches. When a child is under the care and supervision of an Indiana day care center, it is vital that the staff members provide appropriate and timely supervision of…
What Should a Parent Do If a Child Is Subjected to Corporal Punishment in a South Carolina Day Care Center?
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In South Carolina and other States, corporal punishment is permitted in schools and day care centers. Some States prohibit the use of corporal punishment in day care centers. Some States allow each county to decide whether corporal punishment is permitted…
What If a Child Consumes Poison, Bleach, or Other Harmful Substances at a Day Care Center?
By Robert Chaiken, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Day care centers and child care centers have a duty to provide a safe and clean educational environment to the children. It is important that day care centers and their staff members keep poisons and toxins…