By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network A day care owner in Adams County, Pennsylvania, who is accused of not reporting acts of child sex abuse at her day care, has waived her arraignment. The former Aspers day care employee recently pleaded guilty to molesting six girls…
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Head of Austin Texas Day Care Center Indicted on Capital Murder Criminal Charges For Death of 10 Week Old Child
By Robert Chaiken, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network A 32-year-old director of an Austin, Texas, day care center has been indicted on a capital murder charge. Christina Suzanne Lyons was charged after a 10-week-old child left in her care died. The Hays County (Texas)…
Olympia, Washington – Former Pre-School Teacher Held on Charges of Child Rape – Admitted to the Police that He Did It
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network A former Olympia child care teacher and live-in baby sitter has been arrested on suspicion of raping a 5-year-old boy. The alleged rape occurred at the boy’s home where 20-year-old Elisha Tabor was a live-in babysitter. According to court papers,…
Drownings of Teens Reported Near Smelt Sands State Park in Lincoln County, Oregon
By Joshua Shulman, Attorney, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network The Oregon State Police believe that two teenage boys drowned after waves swept the boys off a rocking outcropping and into the ocean. According to Lt. Gregg Hastings, the body of 18-year-old Connor Gregory Ausland…
Goal of Arizona Proposed Law – Reduce Youth Concussions in Your Sports
By Sara J. Powell, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Due to the increasing awareness of youth-athelete concussions, Arizona lawmakers are set to consider a bill that aims to curb the problems presented by concussions in youth athletes. Senate Bill 1521 would impose new restrictions…
Rhode Island Teen Charged with Cyber Bullying – Harassment of Teen with Birth Defect
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network A 15-year-old sophomore has been charged with cyberstalking and using false information for an alleged Facebook posting that occurred in November 2010. According to an affidavit, the student at Smithfield High School used a fake account to harass a freshman…
Banning Middle School (California) Students Rape 13 Year Old Girl on Playground Set
By Scott A. Marks, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Banning, California, middle school boys have been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault. The teenage boys are accused of a gang-rape style attack on a fellow female classmate. All the parties involved attend a…
Motorcycles and Virginia Law – Should There Be a Ban on Allowing Children Ride as Passengers on Motorcycles?
By Kevin Leach, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network A bill (law) has been proposed for a modification to Virginia’s current law regarding children passengers on motorcycles or other two-wheel transportation devices. The proposed law would make it illegal for any child under 8-years-old to…
Dangers of Concussions in Sports in New Jersey and New York
By Robert Fernicola, Attorney, Steven Smith, Attorney, and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network With increasing public awareness about head injuries due to game-related impact, it is no surprise that state legislatures are enacting laws to help protect youth athletes from sports-related brain injuries. With the start…
Importance of Child Care Seat Safety Inspections in California and Other States
By Scott A. Marks, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network The California Highway Patrol (CHP), Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and Child Doula Services have come together to conduct monthly inspections for child passenger safety. According to CHP Officer Paul Dahlen the goal is to…