By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Infants are at risk for suffocation and asphyixation when they are put to bed with pillows, loose blankets, and / or stuffed animals. If you ask most parents if they would put a plastic bag or a sheet of plastic…
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Should Day Care Centers Follow Recommended Sleep Guidelines in Washington State and elsewher?
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Seattle Washington and other locations, day care centers have the responsiblity to supervise children in a safe and nurturing environment. One may think that sleep or nap time may be the one time of the “child care” day that…
How can Child Care Providers ACT to prevent Heat Stroke and Hot Car Personal Injuries and Deaths?
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network A problem that has been reported throughout the United States involves hot car deaths and heatstrokes resulting from leaving a child unattended in a vehicle that is turned off. Some child care providers leave children in a vehicle for a…
Are Liability Waivers Valid for Injuries That Place at Summer Camps?
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In order to limit claims and lawsuits against summer camps, administrators often utilize or attempt to utilize general releases as tools to stop or prevent or discourage parents taking action against the summer camp or its insurance company. One common…
What if a Child is Injured at a Summer Camp Playground?
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Summer camps and playground should be locations where children enjoy the joy of free time and fun. It is a time to make the most of summer in an active and usually safe environment. Unfortunately for some children, playgrounds are…
What Safety Precautions Should be Taken in Parking Lots of Day Care Centers and Summer Camps?
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network On any given day, the parking lot can be a dangerous area for child. This is especially true during operating busy hours at day care centers, schools, and summer camps. During pick up and drop off times, there is a…
What are the Duties of a Day Care Center as to Inspection and Maintenance of the Playground? (Dangers of Rope, Twine, and Cords)
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Proper maintenance and supervision are essential for the safety of children in school, day care, summer camp, and other locations. There have been reports of children suffering serious injuries even dying as a result of items being left in and…
Is a Summer Camp Required to Carry Liability Insurance?
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network During the summer, millions of children enjoy activities and sports at camps across the nation. Most days are filled with fun, laughter, and time spent with friends doing fun things. Unfortunately for some children, some days are quite the opposite…
What Safety Measures Should Day Care Centers, Schools, and Summer Camps Take to Prevent Hot Car Deaths and Hyperthermia Injuries?
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Day care centers, schools, summer camps, and other child care care providers should have protocols and procedures in place to prevent what is been termed Hot Car Deaths otherwise known as death due to hyperthermia. Childcare providers including parents at…
Can a Civil Case Be Pursued Concurrent with a Criminal Case? (Child Abuse at a Day Care Center)
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Day care centers should be safe havens for children. They should be a place where children are taught, supervised, and nurtured in a supportive environment. Unfortunately for some children, day care centers are anything but a safe haven for children.…