By Robert Fernicola, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
Diane Russell of Vineland New Jersey recently drove her Kia through a red light and slammed into a school bus carrying two children. The bus was flipped on its side; both drivers, the two middle school children on the bus and the five year old passenger in Russell’s car were injured.
By Robert Chaiken, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
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A new fire code regulation in Montgomery County, Texas would require daycare operators to install fire alarm systems with manual activation systems. Several daycare providers have taken issue with the new regulation, saying that it would place an unfair financial burden on their businesses.
By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In the Blackhawk Area School District – Pennsylvania, a mother is upset over an incident that recently took place when her daughter was dropped off at the wrong bus stop without any supervision in the cold. Fortunately, the child did not suffer any serious personal injuries; however, the incident placed this child at risk where injuries or harm could have resulted. It appears that there was some kind of breakdown in communication or action on the part of the school, day care, and / or bus company that resulted in such a traumatic situation for this 7 year old girl and her family. While tragedy was avoided, this incident will be a good teaching point for the school, day care center, and bus company so that similar incidents are avoided in the future. You can read more about this story at Mother States that Daughter Was Dropped Off At Wrong Stop Without Any Supervision.
By Aaron Edwards, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
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After a ninety day investigation into abuse and neglect charges, Paul Jensen, a former Special Needs teacher, was charged with two counts of unlawful neglect towards a child or helpless person. He turned himself in to police.
By David Wolf, Attorney
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Dr. Ben Leichtling is the author of the book “How to Stop Bullies in Their Tracks.” He recently posted a blog article in response to a parent whose four year old child was being bitten and punched by a classmate. The parent felt that the other child might be too young to realize what he is doing, and the fact that the school has done nothing to discipline the child has made the mother feel that maybe she is overreacting to “normal” kid stuff.
By Stephanie F. Brown, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
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Toys can and do cause eye injuries every year. During the holiday season, a Christmas Story has become a classic. It is a movie about a boy named Ralphie who has a wish to get a special BB gun for Christmas. He wish comes true and he goes into the back yard to shot the gun. Sure enough, when he finally gets to use his gun, he suffers a minor eye injury. It was scary for Ralphie. He cried and ran to his mother. While the movie, The Christmas Story, is a warm hearted comedy, there is a serious problem and danger with toy related eye injuries. The Georgia Optometric Association posted a helpful article at the The Daily Citizen (Northwest Georgia) Website. Parents, child care providers, and teachers should use their best efforts to prevent eye injuries from occurring. In doing so, dangerous toys should be removed and close supervision should be provided to make sure that accidental injuries do not otherwise take place from common items like pencils, pens, sticks, sharp objects, and other items or toys.
By David Wolf, Attorney
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When Tiffany Williams’ autistic six-year-old son, Dante, did not return home from school one Wednesday afternoon, she called up the Carter and MacRae Elementary School, where Dante attended, to find out where he was. A bus driver, who was not the driver of Dante’s bus, brought the child home unharmed. That driver told Ms. Williams that Dante had been found, sound asleep, on the bus he was taking home from school that evening. Dante’s driver apparently failed to make the required check of the bus seats at the end of the route, and did not realize that he had not brought Dante home.
By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
Kickball is a popular elementary and sometimes middle school game that has been around for years. Typically, the game is played without incident or injury. Unfortunately, children are injured playing kickball and other schoolyard games. A school district can be held liable or responsible for the injuries if the game is not safely organized or if there is improper or inadequate supervision that leads to injury. It is the responsibility of the physical education coach, teacher, and or aide to make sure that playing fields are safe, free from hazards like above ground sprinklers, exposed rocks or fences, holes in the ground, or a grossly uneven playing surface. If a child suffers an injury as a result of negligence, a child can then pursue a case or claim against the school district. Of course, the laws of each State differ. Furthermore, each school district has its own rules and regulations that should be reviewed to determine compliance with the same.
By Scott A. Marks, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
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A four year old boy, Jonathan Vasquez, was killed in a hit and run accident in front of his school recently. The child was riding a scooter to preschool, with his grandmother and older brother walking behind him, when he was hit while crossing the street that leads out of the school parking lot. The driver of the car fled the scene, dragging the boy’s body behind him for a short distance. Because the accident occurred just after the first morning bell, there were few witnesses and the police do not have a good description of the car or the driver, who has only been described as a man with a dark complexion.
By Benjamin A. Klopman, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
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In Maryland and other States, schools should be a safe haven for children. Schools should be a place where children are able to learn and grow in an environment that protects their safety and well being. Unfortunately, at times, schools are crime scenes where children are assaulted, beaten, and robbed. In Cambridge, Maryland, WBOC TV 16 reported that a 15 year old student was beaten and robbed in the bathroom of Cambridge South Dorchester High School. School officials and the police have identified two other students who were believed to commit this crime.
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