By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In every state, there are laws in place that set forth the time limits, restrictions, procedures in which a criminal case or a civil personal injury case can be filed when a child is victimized by a molestation or abuse…
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How Do Forensic Scientists and Doctors Match or Profile DNA Samples Obtained as Part of a Criminal or Civil Investigation of a Child Abuse or Molestation Case?
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network DNA profiling for use in criminal and civil case investigations was developed in 1984 and first used as part of the forensic science to convict a Defendant in a murder case in 1988. DNA can be obtained from a variety…
How can DNA Evidence be Used in a Child Abuse or Molestation Case?
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network When a child is subject to the abuse or molestation by adult teacher, coach, teacher’s assistant, volunteer, neighbor, or other person, DNA evidence can be used to establish a case or claim against the perpetrator and possible other entities. DNA…
What Supervision is Recommended During Playground Play by the U.S. Safety Consumer Product Safety Commission?
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network The U.S. Product Safety Commission publishes guidelines and recommendations for the set up, maintenance, and supervision of children in playgrounds in the publication – Public Playground Safety Handbook. Because playgrounds are present in virtually every school, community, day care center,…
Are All Maryland Day Care Centers Subjected to the Same Policies, Procedures, and Regulations?
By Benjamin Klopman, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Are all Maryland day care centers subjected to the same policies, procedures, and regulations? The simple answer to this question is “No.” Under Maryland law, there are different classifications of day care centers. Like many other…
What are the Risks and Dangers of School Locker Rooms to Children?
By Will Brown, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Ohio and other States, children may be at risk for molestation, abuse, and / or bad acts of voyeurism in the locker room of schools. Because of these risks, it is important that school districts…
What are the Risks and Dangers of Unlicensed Day Care Centers? What Happens if a Child is Injured or Died in an Unlicensed Day Care Center?
By Steven Smith, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In New York in other states, parents rely on day care centers to provide a safe, clean, and affordable educational environment for their children. Many in home and commercial day care centers take good care of…
Who has Access and Contact with Children in the Day Care Center? Risks of Child Abuse and Molestation
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In California and other States, parents rely on day care centers for the supervision and safety of their children during the day. Most day care centers do a great job with the children and are quite mindful and diligent about…
What if a Child is Injured While Walking in a Crosswalk? Legal Rights of the Injured Child
By Jonathan Safran, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Wisconsin and other States, drivers should slow down and be very cautious when driving in or near school zones. This is especially true when a child is being guided or directed by a school crossing…
What are the Legal Rights of Children Injured on a School Bus?
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network When a parent sends a child off to school on a school bus, it is the expectation of the parent that the child will be transported safely to and from school. Unfortunately, school bus accidents result from the negligent driving…