By Ryan E. Alekman, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Massachusetts and other States, hit and run accidents take place far too often. Whether the at fault driver was drinking at the time or just wants to avoid any responsibility for whatever other reason,…
Articles Posted in Wrongful Death
Holidays Missed – What It Means on Father’s Day After the Wrongful Death of a Child?
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Holidays are often a great time to get together for family celebrations. Many families take the opportunity of a holiday weekend to have a BBQ, picnic, or vacation. The celebration of a holiday like Father’s Day does not have to…
Wyoming Accident Leads to Tragic Death of Plainfield 6 Year Old (Dynasty X. Barcenas)
By David Alan Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Wyoming and other States, it is important for all drivers to obey speed limits and other traffic conditions. Safe driving can help avoid and prevent accidents from taking place. Unfortunately, many drivers in Wyoming and other States disobey…
State of Kentucky to Release Child Death Records
The State of Kentucky will release child death / child fatality reports to the public. This information can help researchers and child safety advocates make recommendations as to measures to take to prevent or at least reduce the number of child abuse related deaths that take place in Kentucky and…
Georgia Jury Awards Verdict to Family of Day Care Drowning Victim
By Scott Zahler, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Georgia, a jury awarded the parents of a 2 year old child over $9 Million dollars in a lawsuit that was filed against a day care center. The case involved the drowning death of a…
Baton Rouge Louisiana Former Day Care (Busy Bee Learning Center) Worker Charged in Death of Child
By J. Rock Palermo, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network A former Baker, Louisiana day care worker was arrested and charged with the murder of a 2 month old infant. The Baker police arrested, Ashley Rene Reifer after an autopsy revealed that 2 month old…
Methuen, Massachusetts Day Care Center Provider Sentenced to Jail Term – Investigation into Death of Child
By Ryan E. Alekman, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Linda Favazza, a day care center owner in Methuen, Massachusetts faced criminal charges due to the death of a child and having an unlicensed facility. She was sentenced to 30 days in jail after being…
Children Suffer Personal Injuries from Window Falls – Dangers and Risks to Children
By Steven Smith, Attorney & David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Every year, more than 5,100 American children are taken to the hospital after falling out of windows. More than a quarter of these children are admitted with serious injuries. Between 1990 and 2008, nearly 98,415 children…
Distracted Diving – Dangers and Underreporting
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Distracted drivers are becoming more prominent as we grow into a more technological nation. It is estimated 11% of American motorists talk on their cellphones while driving, and 26% of 16-17-year-old drivers text while driving, even though 36 states ban…
Pediatricians Offer Advice for Children Playing Sports in Hot Weather
By Scott Zahler, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network After two Georgia high school football players died during practices of 90-plus degree heat, authorities began to explore whether the hot weather contributed to the death of these athletes. The nation’s largest pediatrician group says that…