By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network According to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, gun violence claims over 30,000 lives per year. For every person who dies from a gunshot wound, two others are wounded. In addition to those who are killed or…
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Minnesota Institutes Law for CPR Training for Day Care Centers
By Rob Shainess, Attorney & David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Minnesota law now requires day care workers take a CPR course before working with children. The new law is called “Hannah’s Law”. Hannah’s law requires that all Minnesota day care center personnel, including teachers, assistants and…
Arrests Made Following Death of Jazmin Green – Difference Between Civil Case and Criminal Case
By Scott Zahler, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Police officials in Clayton County, Georgia investigated the death of a 2 year old girl (Jazmin Green) and received authority to make three arrests just one day following the unfortunate, tragic, and preventable death. Authorities arrested…
Jazmin Green (Toddler Death): What Went Wrong? Day Care Nightmare and Blunders: Tragedy for April McAlister and Family
By Scott Zahler, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Jonesboro, Georgia, a toddler (Jazmin Green – age 2) died because she was left in a hot day care van while staff members and other children were inside a Chuck E. Cheese restaurant. What went…
Mother Caught on Videotape Smothering Child Shown to Fort Worth Texas Jury
By Robert Chaiken, Attorney & David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network A jury in Forth Worth, Texas found 18-year-old Shantaniqua Scott guilty of two counts of injury to a child with serious bodily injury: a sentence of 25 years behind bars. The jurors watched a graphic hospital…
2 Year Old Toddler Left in Van at Field Trip to Chuck E. Cheese: Legal Rights and Responsibilties
By Scott Zahler, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Clayton County, Georgia, a 2 year old toddler died after being left in a day care center van during a field trip to Chuck E. Cheese. The child was alone in the day care center…
South Carolina – Day Care Regulations, Oversight and Safety – Investigation by WLTX into Day Care Violations
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Columbia, South Carolina, a two month investigation by WLTX uncovered what parents should know about their child’s safety in daycares. WLTX found that several day care facilities had issues noted by the Department of Social Services (DSS). There were…
The Dangers of Energy Drinks to Children – What Every Parent Needs to Know
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Energy drinks are beverages that are marketed as products that they “boost energy.” These advertisements usually do not emphasize energy derived from the sugar they contain but rather increased energy release due to a variety of stimulants and vitamins. A…
Lawrence Kansas Man Sentenced to 25 Years to Life in Prison for Molesting a 4 Year Old Child at Day Care Center
By Joni J. Franklin, Attorney & David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Douglas County Judge, Sally Pokorny ordered Richard Gonzalex, 69, to serve 25 years to life in prison for allegedly molesting a four-year-old girl. According to prosecutors, the girl alleged the acts occurred several times over…
Minnesota Day Care Centers – What Laws Apply to Outdoor (Playground) Play Space?
By Rob Shainess, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Minnesota Day Care Centers – What Laws Apply to Outdoor (Playground) Play Space? Minnesota day care centers are regulated by the Minnesota Administrative Code Rule 9502.0425 as to Physical Environment including Outdoor Play Space. Pursuant to…