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Button Batteries / Lithium Batteries Pose Serious Health Risk to Children – Danger of Personal Injuries, Disabilities and Death to Children

By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Lithium batteries power small electronics and toys. Unfortunately, there is a risk of choking on these Lithium batteries by small children. Lithium batteries are often referred to as “button batteries”. Lithium button batteries or small coin sized batteries can be…

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Spanking by Parents or Others – What Is Excessive? What Is Abuse? What Should Be Abuse?

By Kevin Leach, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Spanking a child for disobedience has been used for generations. However, the lines separating child punishment and child abuse are becoming increasingly blurred when spanking is used for child disobedience. For example a Portsmouth woman was…

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Dangers of Leaving Children Unattended in Vehicles – Child Injured in Atlanta, Georgia

By Scott Soutullo, Attorney, Scott Zahler, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network A 21-month-old girl was in critical condition on Friday, May 21 after being trapped in a rolled-up car window. However, she is expected to make a full recovery. The toddler’s Mother apparently left…

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Summers in Texas in Other States – Dangers of Drownings

By Robert Chaiken, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Fun in the sun might not always be the accurate description for summer. Take for instance the recent tragic drowning of a man while vacationing with his family in Galveston, Texas over Memorial Day Weekend. After…

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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…

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Sumner County, Tennessee 12 Year Old Boy (Arthur Hawk Suddarth, III) Drowns in Pond – Summer Swimming and Safety

By George R. Fusner, Jr. and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network A 12-year-old drowned in a pond in Bethpage, Tennessee. The 12-year-old, Arthur Hawk Suddarth III, was visiting a friend, Hope Postell, when he went into the small pond to swim. It was reported that Postell…

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Dog Bite – Dog Attack – Kills 2 Year Old Boy in San Bernardino, California

By Scott A. Marks, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Dog bites continue to take place throughout the United States. Unfortunately, children are often times the victim of a dog bite which can cause serious personal injuries and, in some instances, the death of a…

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Minneapolis, Minnesota – 6 Year Old Boy Beaten with Extension Cord

By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Minnesota and other States, parents and child care givers should refrain from corporal punishment. In many instances, an angry parent or caregiver can get out of control. Tempers combined with poor judgment can lead to serious personal injuries and…

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Has Your Child Been a Victim of “Sack Tapping”? Groin and Testicle Injuries Are Serious Consequences to Fad/Game

By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network There is a troubling and very dangerous game out there called “Sack Tapping” that boys are playing. The game is no laughing matter because many boys are suffering serious personal injuries to their groins / testicles that require emergency room…

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Corporal Punishment in Pennsylvania – Distinguishing Allowable Parental Discipline from Child Abuse / Criminal Acts

Special Report: Discipline vs. Child Abuse Reported by: Ben Russell Email: benrussell@cbs21.com Last Update: 5:56 am Print Story | ShareThis Video 1 of 1All Video Special Report: Discipline vs. Child Abuse Being a parent sometimes requires a measure of tough love. But even according to some of the leading law…

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