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…
Articles Posted in Washington State
Power Lines Down Trap Children in Renton Washington Day Care Center
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Children in a local day care center located in Renton, Washington, were temporarily trapped inside due to fallen power lines. Although no one was hurt, a video showed the lines crossing a metal fence and lying on the Renton Day…
Olympia, Washington – Former Pre-School Teacher Held on Charges of Child Rape – Admitted to the Police that He Did It
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network A former Olympia child care teacher and live-in baby sitter has been arrested on suspicion of raping a 5-year-old boy. The alleged rape occurred at the boy’s home where 20-year-old Elisha Tabor was a live-in babysitter. According to court papers,…
Tragic Fire in Seattle Suburb (Redmond, Washington) Leads to Death of 4 Children and 1 Adult – No Fire Sprinklers in Place
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Redmond, Washington, a tragic fire was reported that involved the unfortunate and tragic deaths of 4 children and 1 adult. The incident took place on January 1, 2011. The blaze resulted in the response of six fire departments as…
Day Care Driver Drunk, Unconscious and Unlicensed to Operate Day Care Center in Battle Ground, Washington
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network A woman of an unlicensed day care in Yacolt, Washington, was arrested after she was found passed out in her minivan with two children inside. The woman was identified as Sheia Mikolos, 45. According to authorities Mikolos was drunk and…
Babysitter Faces Criminal Charges for Brain Injuries Suffered by 9 Month Old Child – Auburn, Washington
By Scott A. Marks, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Parents hire babysitters to watch and supervise their children. In most instances, the babysitter does a great job and there are no problems during the babysitting job. Unfortunately, there have been many incidents reported in…
Craigslist Ad – “Boy for Sale” Sparks Criminal Investigation
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network A Craigslist Ad – “Boy for Sale” has sparked a criminal investigation. The Craigslist Ad was posted for Spokane, Washington. The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office is investigating this matter. It is a crime to try to buy or sell a…
Washington Man Pleads Guilty to Child Rape Charges – Faces Prison Term
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Washington, a man pleaded guilty to the rape of a 4 year old girl. How was he caught? What evidence was there against him in the criminal case for the sexual abuse and sexual molestation of this Washington child?…
Vancouver, Washington – Child Dies from Complications Caused by E Coli Outbreak at Day Care Center
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Vancouver, Washington, it was reported that a chid died from complications related to an E Coli outbreak at the day care center. E Coli is a bacteria that forms in the intestine. Some E Coli outbreaks can be mild…
Tacoma, Washington – Small Child Injured After Falling Through Bleachers in Tacoma Dome
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network A mother’s piercing screams brought the Washington state high school wrestling championships to a sudden halt in Tacoma recently. The woman’s seventeen month old child had just slipped through a gap in the bleachers at the Tacoma Dome, and had…