By Michael P. Healy, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Hawaii and other States, day care centers are licensed by the State and have a duty to comply with State and local regulations as they pertain to the operation and maintenance of the day…
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What are the Legal Ramifications When a Babysitter Hits and Injures a Child?
By Steven R. Smith, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In New York and other States, parents rely on family members, friends, neighbors, and others to serve as babysitters. While most babysitters are very caring individuals, there are some babysitters out there who lack the…
What Conduct by a Coach Goes Over The Line? Corporal Punishment in Youth Sports
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In California and other States, parents enroll their children in athletic and youth sports programs. Most volunteers and coaches truly have the best interest of the children in mind when coaching, teaching, and mentoring the children enrolled in the sports…
What are the Legal Rights of a Child Bitten / Injured by a Dog?
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Dogs are present in every community. Most dog owners are quite responsible and make sure that the dog is placed in a secure area with proper fence or enclosure. Otherwise, the dog owner has the dog on a leash and…
What Regulations Apply to Cribs and Supervision of Sleeping in Day Care Centers?
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In day care centers, children should be supervised in a safe, clean educational environment. It is vital that the day care center maintains its furniture, facility, and playground in good working order. Furthermore, it is important that day care centers…
What are the Risks to Children in Day Care Centers During Winter Months? (Hypothermia / Exposure to Cold Weather)
By Joseph R. Hillebrand Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Missouri and other States, parents rely on day care centers to provide a safe haven and learning environment for children enrolled in the program. During winter months, children are at risk for hypothermia or…
Is a Criminal Prosecution Required to Pursue a Civil Wrongful Death of a Child Case?
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network When a child dies at a day care center, school, home, or other location, the parents of the child may be able to pursue a civil wrongful death case when the negligence of others caused the death of the child.…
What Evidence Can be Presented to Prove the Abuse, Molestation, or Sexual Assault of a Child?
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network When a child is abused, molested, or assaulted, there can be legal consequences in the form of a criminal proceeding, administrative proceeding, and / or a civil proceeding. In each legal arena or court, proof or evidence will need to…
What are the Risks of Tutors, Dance Teachers, and Music Teachers to Children?
By Robert Erben, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In most communities, there are dedicated and sincere individuals who devote a great deal of time to the education and betterment of children. Tutors, dance teachers, and music teachers certainly help enrich the lives of children…
What are “Tip Over” Furniture Injuries? What are the Legal Rights of the Injured Child?
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Televisions and other furniture items may be a risk to children. What are “tip over” furniture injuries? A tip over injury involves a television set or other furniture that tips over due to instability on top of a child which,…