Child Injury Lawyer BlogBy David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
align=”left” style=”margin-right: 5px;” target=”_blank”>
Articles Posted in Automobile Accidents
Published on:
What are the Rights of Hit and Run Accident Victims in Massachusetts?
By Ryan E. Alekman, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In Massachusetts and other States, hit and run accidents take place far too often. Whether the at fault driver was drinking at the time or just wants to avoid any responsibility for whatever other reason, drivers at times flee from the scene of an accident. When a driver flees an accident scene, there can be traffic, criminal, and civil cases that result from the hit and run accident. In many cases, the hit and run driver and vehicle are later identified while in other cases – local police and investigators are unable to identify the at fault driver or the vehicle owner. A hit and run accident victim may be able to pursue a civil case for damages against the following:
Published on:
Driver of SUV Backs Over Toddler in Driveway Then Flees the Scene
By Will Brown, Attorney and David Alan Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
Driveways in residential neighborhoods are the unfortunate and tragic spots or location for back over accidents involving infants and toddlers. Because of the height of a toddler, a driver does not always see the child behind the vehicle. While back over accidents can be prevented in most instances, they still continue to take place in any given community. It is important to exercise the utmost of caution and care when backing out of a driveway because the child could be presence or walk into the driveway at any given moment. If there is a back over accident involving a child, the driver should stop at the scene of the accident or incident and call for medical and police assistance immediately.
Published on:
Wyoming Accident Leads to Tragic Death of Plainfield 6 Year Old (Dynasty X. Barcenas)
By David Alan Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In Wyoming and other States, it is important for all drivers to obey speed limits and other traffic conditions. Safe driving can help avoid and prevent accidents from taking place. Unfortunately, many drivers in Wyoming and other States disobey the local and State traffic laws. In the process, accidents take place which, in turn, cause serious personal injuries and even the wrongful death of many innocent drivers, passengers, and pedestrians including children.
Published on:
What Are the Legal Rights of Children Injured in a School Bus Accident?
By David Alan Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In the State of Washington, children are passengers on school buses in the morning and afternoon hours on school days. It is important for school bus drivers and other drivers to obey traffic signals / speed limits and otherwise pay attention to road, traffic, and weather conditions. Unfortunately, there are many/ accidents that take place every year in the State of Washington that involve school buses or day care center vans. When an accident takes place involving a school bus or day care center van, children can be the unfortunate and sometimes tragic victims of the crash. Roll over accidents are especially troubling as these school bus accidents frequently involve serious personal injuries to the occupants / passengers of the school bus.
Published on:
What Are the Legal Rights to Compensation of a Child Who Suffers a Brain Injury as a Result of an Automobile, a Bicycle, a Day Care / School, or a Pedestrian Accident?
By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
Children of the unfortunate victims of serious head injuries and trauma as a result of pedestrian, bicycle, day care center, school, or automobile accidents. A child’s brain and skull are in a process of development and are susceptible to injury from traumatic events like an automobile accident. Even when a child is wearing a helmet during bicycle and skateboard related activities, a serious traumatic brain injury can result when a driver or other person is negligent. When a child is injured as a result of an automobile, bicycle or pedestrian accident, a parent or guardian can bring a legal claim or case on behalf of the injured child. Depending on the particular laws for a State, there are various forms of compensation that may be claimed on behalf of the injured child or by the parents directly.The damages that may be sought include but are not necessarily limited to the following:
Published on:
Bowling Green Ohio – Tragic Death of Sorority Sisters – Legal Rights and Responsibilities
By Will Brown, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In Ohio, the death of a child – whether an infant to a college student or older – is a parent’s worst nightmare. The death of a child in most cases is unexpected and often times preventable. It is most unfortunate when a child’s life ends as a result of the neglience and carelessness of others. When a child (even a child over the age of 18 years of age) dies as a result of the negligent acts of others, a claim or lawsuit can be pursued by the parents and / or estate of the child. The Ohio Wrongful Death case must be brought by the personal representative of the Estate of the deceased child. The following damages can be claimed pursuant to the Ohio Wrongful Death Act:
Published on:
Horse Drawn Buggy / Automobile Accident – Serious Injuries Reported in New York
By Steven Smith, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
Old world met New World in a New York FedEx/buggy accident that resulted in serious personal injuries to Amish adults and children in St. Lawrence / Mussina. Any time that there are slow moving vehicles present – other drivers should slow down and do their best to give some room and deference to these other vehicles. Whether it is a horse drawn carrier, bicycle, cart, or other object on wheels, it is the best practice to slow down and give room to these vehicles that are travelling on or near the roadway. An otherwise peaceful day turned to tragedy and suffering when this Federal Express truck and Amish buggy collided.
Published on:
Should a Parent Pursue a Case or Claim for the Injured Child Pedestrian?
By Scott A. Marks, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In California and other states, children are at risk for personal injuries when walking, riding a bicycle, or travelling as a passenger in a vehicle or school bus to and from school. During the school year, the early morning hours and mid afternoon hours are busy times for pedestrian, bicycle, school bus, and other traffic involving school children. It is during these hours that all drivers and all communities should exercise due caution when travelling near schools, neighborhoods, and any other areas where children may be located. Drivers should obey speed limit signs, school zones, traffic conditions, and the presence of children. It is well known that many children have poor safety awareness. Because of this, the simple act of a driver of slowing down can and will save lives and also avoid serious personal injuries to school children.
Published on:
What Are the Rights of an Injured Child Following a School Bus or Day Care Center Van Accident?
By Scott Zahler, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In Atlanta and other States, children are transporting to and from day care centers and schools. Some children are transported by school bus while other children are transported by a school or day care center van. The driver of a school or day care center motor vehicle should obey speed limits and traffic control devices. Furthermore, the driver should pay close attention to traffic and road conditions. It is vital that distractions are kept to a minimum and that the driver focus his or her attention on the job of driving and keep the children safe. Unfortunately, children are injured while being transported due to the negligence of the school bus or day care center driver OR the negligent driving of other motor vehicles. Either way, children are put in harm’s way and suffer personal injuries. Some injuries can be addressed by a kind word and a first aid kit. Other personal inuries from a school bus or day care center accident are more severe and require the treatment and evaluation by a local emergency room and follow up by medical specialists.