By Stephanie F. Brown, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
Police in Gwinnett County, Georgia have arrested and charged a man and woman with false imprisonment and cruelty to children for using handcuffs to restrain the woman’s fifteen year old son. The teenager was held with the handcuffs for periods of 12 hours at a time and was denied food and water over a three day period.
By Anthony Ferguson, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
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In Maine and other states, child predators and sexual offenders are exploiting and abusing children every day. In some instances, it is the parent who is exploiting or molesting the child. In Mars Hill, Maine, Julie Carr, age 30, is the mother of four children. British investigators tracked her down to her Maine home after she was webcasting a sexual assault of her young child. Really, what was this lady thinking? While she will be entitled to a public defender if she cannot afford an attorney, there is an electronic trail of sorts and video of these heinous acts. Authorities removed all four children from her home. You can read more about this story at Maine Mom Nabbed in International Child Pornography Sting.
By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In Delaware, children are the unfortunate victims of day care center negligence especially when the day care center fails to follow the rules and regulations set forth at the State of Delaware – Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families – Delacare – Requirements for Day Care Centers.
By David Wolf, Attorney
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In New Hampshire and other states, school bus drivers have a duty to provide for proper safety and supervision of children. Children should not be left unattended or unsupervised at any time. This procedure or policy is part of the policy manual for many school districts and school boards as well as for many private bus companies. These policies are in place because children who are left unattended or unsupervised on a school bus are at higher risk for serious personal injury In Sommersworth, New Hampshire, a 3 year old boy was left unattended on a school bus while the school driver ran errands. The child was locked on the bus and left alone for 45 minutes. The school bus driver was later disciplined for the terrible lapse in judgment. Fortunately, the child did not suffer any serious physical injuries from being left on the bus. You can read about this story at New Hampshire 3 Year Old Left on Bus While Bus Driver Ran Errands.
By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In Delaware, day care centers are required to train and properly supervise child care providers to make sure that children are cared for in a safe environment. Delaware day care centers are regulated by the State of Delaware – Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families – Delacare – Requirements for Day Care Centers. What requirements apply as to the reporting of abuse and neglect? Under the Delacare regulations, a day care center must have each employee sign a statement that clearly defines child abuse and neglect. Under Delaware law, a day care worker must report all incidents of child abuse to the Division of Child Protective Services. A day care center in Delaware must have written procedures / policies in place for the handling of suspected child abuse or neglect inflicted or committed by an employee of the day care center. The procedures must also include provisions for the termination of an employee involved in a founded incident of child abuse if continued employment would put children at risk.
By Jay Foster, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
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Parents making methamphetamine has caused them to lose all three of their children. The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department arrested George Vincent and Amber Driscoll for felony child endangerment. A relative came and picked the children up. This is yet another unfortunate situation involving parents and drugs.
By David Wolf, Attorney
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In May and June of each year, there are high school graduation parties. This should be a time for celebration and reflection of the milestone of graduating high school. Unfortunately, some high school graduation parties turn from sites of celebration to sites of tragedy, personal injuries, and death. In Mesa, Arizona, a police officer and 10 year old child were injured at a high school graduation party. Another man and woman were killed at the party while two others were injured by gunshot wounds. There are many reasons why disputes take place at high school parties. Sometimes, it is a fight over a girlfriend or boyfriend. Sometimes, it is alcohol or drugs that make people violent unreasonable, or dangerous. When you combine any of this with the use of a gun, there can be trouble.
By Stephanie F. Brown, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
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In an 11th Circuit Federal Court of Appeals decision, the court reversed a federal district court opinion that held the State Medicaid program must provide the level of nursing services deemed necessary by a disabled child’s doctor. This case involved a North Georgia teenager who suffers from mental retardation and cerebral palsy. Her doctor ordered 24 hour in home nursing care.
By Joseph R. Hillebrand Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
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Social networking websites like My Space and Facebook are seen as a tool and a toy. Others see these sites as weapons as well when people go online to bully children, defraud children, and / or to otherwise harm children. In Missouri, Lori Drew was convicted of three misdemeanor counts of accessing computers without authorization. Ms. Drew went on My Space and posed as a teenage boy who was supposedly interested in a girl named – Megan Meier. Ms. Drew went online to find out information and to ultimately humiliate and cause mental pain and suffering to a vulnerable 13 year old girl who eventually committed suicide. While Ms. Drew was not convicted of crimes that caused the death of this child, Ms. Drew’s actions are still criminal and she has been convicted. It is a shame that a mother got involved in the manner that she did and caused such heartache for Megan Meier. This case made national headlines as a cyber bullying case. As you can see, anybody is capable of being a cyper bully even a mother that lives down the street. Parents should spend their time supervising children and teaching them good habits and manners. Instead of parenting her child, Ms. Drew inserted herself into this situation which had a tragic ending. You can read more about this story at >Missouri Prosecutors Seek Prison Time for Mom Convicted in My Space Hoax.
By Stephanie F. Brown, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
The Georgia Supreme Court heard arguments recently in an appeal by a Georgia teacher who was convicted of having sex with a 16 year old student at her school. The teacher was convicted under Georgia Code Section 16-6-5.1 which provides a 10 year mandatory sentence for any “custodian or supervisor” who has sexual contact with anyone who is enrolled in a school.
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