By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In South Carolina, working parents and families rely on day care centers to provide a safe and healthy environment for their children. Day care centers in South Carolina are regulated by the South Carolina Department of Social Services (otherwise known…
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Three Students Injured in Accidental Gun Shooting at Betsy Ross Elementary School
By Robert Chaiken, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Three elementary school students were injured after a loaded pistol, which was brought to the school by a 6-year-old boy, accidentally discharged at Betsy Ross Elementary School in Central Houston, Texas. The children’s injuries were said…
Six Year Old Crossing Street in Conway, Arkansas Hit by Vehicle – Dangers to Child Pedestrians
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Alexis George a 6-year-old girl of Conway, Arkansas, tragically died after she was hit by a vehicle while crossing the street on her bicycle. Alexis was following her siblings across the street when she was struck by the vehicle. The…
Teen Shot at New Jersey Playground Known as a Hangout and Dangerous Location for Teens
By Robert Fernicola, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network A teenager was critically wounded after he was shot in the chest at a Gloucester City, New Jersey playground. Camden County police were called to the playground around midnight to break up a fight that had…
Owner of Florida Hotel Forfeits Ownership as Part of Plea Deal in Criminal Molestation / Child Sex Case
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Dennis Devlin, 57, a former Florida hotel owner, pleaded guilty to sexual exploitation of a 13-year-old boy. Devlin will spend at least 15 years in federal prison. Devlin is the former owner of the Desert Inn in Daytona Beach, Florida.…
Police Find a Loaded Gun Near Minnesota Day Care Center
By Rob Shainess, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Chaska, Minnesota, police recently found a loaded handgun near a child care center in early April 2011. The gun’s serial number was traced back to a Shakopee man, who told police he thought the gun was…
15 Year Old Frenso California Teen Found Guilty of Molesting and Drowning 4 Year Old Child
By Scott A. Marks, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network A Fresno, California teenager was convicted of first-degree murder for molesting and drowning his 4-year-old neighbor and hiding the child’s in a clothes dryer. Raul Castro was found guilty of lewd and lascivious conduct and…
Autistic Child in Stockton California Tased by School Police – Was This Excessive Force?
By Scott A. Marks, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network A 15-year-old boy was stunned with a taser after an outburst in his classroom. Anthony Jones, 15, attends Delta College in Stockton, California. Because he is autistic, Anthony attends a special class catered to his…
Dangers of Facebook – Distraction Can Lead to Serious Personal Injuries and Death to Children – Mom Sentenced to 10 Years for Accidental Drowning in Colorado
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Shannon Johnson, of Weld County, Colorado, was sentenced to 10 years in prison followed by 5 years mandatory parole in relation to the drowning of her 13-month-old son. Johnson, 34, pleaded guilty to child abuse causing death in March 2010.…
Myrtle Beach South Carolina – 4 Deadly Crashes Show the Dangers of Spring Break and Late Night / Early Morning Driving
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Spring Break brings high school, college, and other people out to bars, restaurants, and the beach. Most people go to Spring Break destinations to have fun with friends and meet new ones. Unfortunately, Spring Break crowds make for busier roads…