Bounce houses are commonly seen in neighborhoods, amusement parks, fairs, parties, and other events. On most occasions, a bounce house is a great way for a child to play, get some exercise, and interact with friends. Unfortunately, bounce houses and similar recreational structures can be the site of a very…
In Arkansas and other states, parents rely upon day care centers to provide a safe and nurturing learning environment during the workday. For those who choose to own a day care center or work in one, it is important that safety needs of all the children, especially infants and toddlers,…
There is a common risk to children in the form of swimming pools. Without proper supervision and safety devices like pool gates, fences, and alarms, children – especially toddlers – are at risk for drowning. In Australia, a coroner / medical examiner recommended that pools, spas, and other water hazards…
Summer is filled with outdoor activities and fun. Many such activities take place on or around lakes, rivers, waterways, oceans, beaches, and water parks. With any aquatic related activities, it is important that due care is taken and that all available safety precautions are in place to avoid accidents, incidents,…
When a child is enrolled in a school, day care center, summer camp or other program, it is important that the child be supervised in a safe environment. While a typical toy does not at first glance appear to be a dangerous object, the wrong toy in the hands or…
Parents rely upon day care centers to provide for a safe and supporting educational environment during the work day. A day care center has a duty to provide reasonable and necessary care and supersion to the children. At times, a day care center can do everything right yet a child is…
Working parents rely upon day care center centers to provide care, supervision, and education of their children. For most children on most days, the time spent at a day care center is uneventful. Unfortunately and tragically for some children, the neglect, oversight, abuse, or neglect of a child while under…
In States across the nation, bounce houses are commonly seen in neighborhood, strip malls, carnivals, birthday parties, theme parks, amusement parks, festivals, schools, playgrounds, and community events. Unfortunately, many States do not regulate bounce house companies and the States that do have limited and sporadic enforcement of the permitting laws and…
In Texas and other States, children are the unfortunate and tragic victims of day care center abuse, neglect, and carelessness. When a child is harmed in the form of personal injuries, there may be a case or claim pursued on behalf of the injured child for compensation or damages. This is…
A child may be injured while being transported by a day care center, school, summer camp, after school program, or some other activity. When a child is injured, there may be a right to compensation to the child for medical bills, pain, suffering, mental anguish, and loss of enjoyment of…