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Indiana Child Drowning Draws Interest and Concern about Safety of Ponds and Stormwater Retention Areas

By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network On August 12 9-year-old boy, Trevor Howe, ran outside of his home chasing after his family’s Labrador retriever, Sweetpea. However, when Trevor’s parents discovered Sweetpea had returned to the home without Trevor, Trevor’s parents rushed to a nearby pond to…

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Six Children Die in Louisiana River – Dangers of Rivers and Other Waterways

By J. Rock Palermo, Attorney, Roy S. Dickinson, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Two Louisiana families suffered a major tragedy after teens from both families drowned. The seven teenagers were playing in the shallow waters of the Red River when one teen stepped of…

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Castro Valley, California 6 Year Old in Day Care Dies in Public Pool

By Scott A. Marks, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Paul Sniffen, a 6-year-old boy, was finally identified as the boy who drowned in a public pool in Castro Valley, California while on an outing with his day care center. Paul was found in about…

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Toddler Drowns at Greenville, New York Day Care Center: Importance of Supervision and Safety Measures

By Steven Smith, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network New York State Police say Aaron Davies, a 2-year-old boy, drowned in an above-ground pool located in the backyard of the toddler’s residential daycare facility in Greenville, New York. Aaron and nine other children were cared…

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Three Drownings Reported in New York – Dangers to Swimmers from Children to Adults

By Steven Smith, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Swimming accidents left three people dead, as a result of drowning, across the State of New York on Saturday, July 3. Fajir Javid, 9, of New York City had been camping at the Willington Lake Campground…

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4 Year Old Drowns in Apartment Pool in Lawrenceville, Georgia

By Scott Soutullo, Attorney, Scott Zahler, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Although school has been out for only one month, there have been two, fatal drownings at local apartment complexes in Lawrenceville, Georgia. One victim, was a unidentified 4-year-old girl who drowned on Father’s…

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Swimming Lessons – Safety Is Key for Toddlers and Swimming Pools and Other Areas

By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Spring and Summer months bring with them better weather and more swimmers. It is a great time for parents to think about water safety and about providing their children with qualified swimming lessons. Many YMCAs and other community centers through…

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Water Safety Tips for Kids and Parents

By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Both spring break and summer are just around the corner, so now is a great time for parents and children to refresh their water safety skills. Planning ahead can make a day at the beach, pool or water park fun…

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Dangers of Drowning – George County Death of 10 Month Old in Bath Tub

By Jay Foster, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Mississippi and other States, most homes have a bath tub. Many parents may not realize that a bath tub is very dangerous to small children. Drownings in bath tubs continue to be reported. All children…

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Swimming Lessons Reduce the Incidents of Drownings

By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network It is January and many cities and States are bracing for the Winter chills and snows with the associated chilly weather. Other States like California, Florida, and Hawaii enjoy warm weather year round in most parts of the State. A…

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