By John Jensen, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
Child care centers / day care centers in North Carolina have a duty to supervise children in a safe learning environment. There needs to be an educational or activity component to the day care center as well. Facilities are subject to the regulations set forth in the North Carolina Administrative Code Title 10 A – Health and Human Services – Chapter 9 – Day Care Rules.
By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In Pennsylvania and other States, underage drinking among high schoolers is a big problem. Teenagers often lack good judgment when drinking alcohol. They do not know their own limits, understand the true effects of alcohol, and do stupid things while under the influence of alcohol. At Warwick High School in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, shot glasses were ordered as prom favors. Yes, high school students drink. This is no secret; however, giving out shot glasses as prom favors really sends the wrong message. Eventually, school officials recognized the fact that this was the wrong message but somebody should have caught the order much sooner. Lesson learned. You can read more about this story at High School Ordered Shot Glasses for Prom Favors in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
By John Jensen, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
When a child is injured in a North Carolina day care center / child care center, parents have a right to be informed as to the details and circumstances of the incident, accident, and injury. It is stressful enough for the parents to have to deal with the trauma, pain, suffering, confusion, and fear from a child being injured. It is even more stressful when parents are “kept in the dark” as to the details of the incident. How did the incident happen? Who was around when the incident took place? What caregiver was in charge? What kind of supervision was in place? Did the injury result from inattention or negligence? Was another child involved? Was the injury or incident preventable? These questions along with many others come to a parent’s mind when a child is injured. North Carolina child care centers / day care centers are regulated by the North Carolina Administrative Code Title 10 A – Health and Human Services – Chapter 9 – Day Care Rules. Under Section 802 – Emergency Medical Care, a facility has a duty to provide a parent with an incident report when a child receives medical treatment by a physician, nurse, or other medical providers as a result of an incident or accident at a child care center. The incident report should be prepared by the facility and then signed by the parent. Thereafter, the child care center is required to send a copy of the incident report to the Division of Child Development, Department of Health and Human Services.
By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
BB guns are weapons that can lead to serious personal injuries and wrongful death. BB guns and toy guns are especially dangerous when others believe that BB guns are high powered fire arms. Parents should keep in mind that a weapon is a weapon. This advice applies to BB guns. Parents and caregivers should supervise their children any time that children use a BB gun.
By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In New Hampshire, two high school students were arrested for bringing a toy gun to school. Another student had noticed the gun on the hallway floor and notified school officials. In the abundance of caution, school authorities contacted law enforcement who then went to the school to investigate. Police found the plastic toy gun with an orange tip in a locker. In response to the situation, the school was put on lockdown. Parents were notified via text message and other means and also went to the school.
By Jonathan Safran, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
An 18 year old student was recently arrested at Washington High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The student was seen carrying a gun in his waistband. The principal called the student into his office and took the .22 caliber semi-automatic weapon / hand gun.
By David M. Baum, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In Illinois and other States, children are injured or become ill in day care center playgrounds every day. It is important for day care centers to timely respond to the injury / illness, document the injury / illness, and contact the parents about the injury / illness. Pursuant to the Illinois Administrative Code, Title 89 – Social Services – Chapter III Department of Children & Family Services Rules (including licensing standards) Subchapter E (Requirements for Licensure) Part 407 – Section 407.310, Health Requirements for Children, a day care center has a duty to contact the child’s parent or parents at the phone numbers provided in the file. If the day care center cannot get in contact with or reach the parents, the attempt to contact the parent(s) should be documented in the file. Major and even minor accidents are required to be documented and recorded in the child’s file. Reports of incidents or injuries should be prepared by the person in charge or responsible at the time of the incident / injury. The following information should be documented in the report: time of injury, place of injury, and factual details on how the injury occurred. When medical care is provided, a statement signed by a physician detailing the nature and extent of the injury is also required documentation for the child’s Illinois day care file.
By Stephanie F. Brown, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
When considering where colleges with your teenager, Playboy magazine offers its own unique listing of colleges in the country—the annual listing of the top party schools in the nation. Considering categories such as bikinis, sex, campus life, sports, and brains, Playboy ranked the University of Georgia Number 7 nationally. UGA even received bonus points for having the “hottest sorority girls in the country.”
By J. Rock Palermo, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, school officials and law enforcement may have help avoid a disaster in the form of a school shooting by taking action to arrest a 13 year old and remove an assault rifle from school grounds. At the Southeast Middle School on Harrells Ferry in Louisiana, a 13 year old brought a military style Ruger mini 14 assault rifle to school and place the rifle along with high powered rounds of ammunition in his locker. Other students informed school officials that the weapon was inside the student’s locker. Telling school officials about a dangerous weapon was wise and brave of these students who, in turn, may have helped save the lives of fellow students and teachers. Within five minutes of receiving the information, school officials contacted the resource police officer and located the gun.
By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In Kentucky, working parents put children in day care for proper supervision and education during the work day. Parents expect that day care workers will properly watch the children and insure that the children are kept out of harm’s way. In particular, day care workers should supervise children within the day care center and make sure that children do not wander or get out of the facility. The Little Angels Day Care Center in Mayfield, Kentucky was recently fined by the State of Kentucky after an investigation was conducted regarding a 2 year old who was found wandering outside of the facility unescorted and alone on or near a busy street. This day care center had prior incidents of children wandering outside of the day care center in the past as well.
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