Playground & Recreation Injuries

Published on: February 2, 2009

New York Day Care Centers – Required Safety Precautions (Playgrounds and Outdoor Play) to Prevent Child Injuries

By Steven Smith, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney

Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

playground%20swings%20with%20buckets%20toddlers%20baby%20day%20time.jpg New York day care and child care centers are regulated by the New York Office of Children and Family Services. Pursuant to Section 418-1.5, Safety, New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR), child care centers must maintain and utilize playground equipment like slides, swings, and climbing equipment according to manufacturer specifications and instruction. The playground equipment must be kept in good repair. In addition, the playground equipment must be age / developmentally appropriate for the child care center children.

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Published on: January 24, 2009

Ohio Child Day Care Centers – What Ohio Laws Apply to Child Day Care Centers?

By Wood, Atter & Wolf, P.A.

By Will Brown, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

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Ohio child day care centers are regulated in part by the Ohio Revised Code (O.R.C.) Chapter 5104 – Child Day Care. Like many day care laws throughout the nation, the Ohio child day care law can be confusing. Even the definition of a child day care center is subject to various exceptions and definitions. For instance, there is an exemption from the legal definition of child day care centers in Ohio for a child day care center is operated by a religious institution or a parent of one of the children. Whether the child day care center is regulated by all of the provision of Ohio Revised Code 5104 or not, each child day care center or facility that provides child care in any manner must provide the child with a safe and clean environment while supervising and caring for the children. For private, public, and religious facilities that provide child care, a child should not suffer injuries due to negligent supervision or poor maintenance of the facility. If a child suffers personal injuries as a result thereof, the parents can legal take action in Ohio to recover medical bills and pain and suffering due to the child injuries suffered at the facility. Since the laws can be confusing and facilities, depending on the structure and business set up, are regulated in different ways, it is often times helpful to have the assistance, guidance, counsel and representation of an Ohio child injury lawyer / attorney for these child injury matters.

Published on: January 23, 2009

Georgia Day Care Centers – Record Keeping Requirements for Incidents Involving Personal Injury to the Child

By Wood, Atter & Wolf, P.A.

By Stephanie Brown and David Wolf, Attorney

Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

documents%20business%20binders%20black%20lined%20up.jpg In Georgia and Other States, children are injured in day care centers every day. Some incidents result from normal childhood play and development. Other personal injuries, however, result from negligence and / or the failure of the staff to properly supervise, the infant, toddler, or child in the day care center. Pursuant to Chapter 290-2-2-.10, Record Keeping and Reporting, Rules and Regulations for the State of Georgia, a Georgia day care center must prepare and maintain documentation for incidents requiring professional medical attention (medical care) other than simple first aid by the day care center staff. The documentation for the incident must include the following:

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Published on: January 19, 2009

Georgia Day Care Centers – Playground Equipments – What Are the Rules and Regulations?

By Wood, Atter & Wolf, P.A.

By Stephanie Brown and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

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In Georgia, rules and regulations are in place for the set up, supervision, and maintenance of playground equipment for Georgia Day Care Centers. The purpose of these rules and regulations is to promote safe play and ongoing supervision so as to limit or prevent child injuries that often take place when children play on playground equipment. Pursuant to Chapter 290-2-2-.12 (aa) (8) & (9), Physical Environment and Equipment – Rules and Regulations for the State of Florida, day care centers need to arrange outside playground equipment so that supervision of the children is not obstructed. The Georgia legislature recognizes the importance of supervision. If equipment prevents or obstructs proper, close supervision, then the facility may not be in compliance with these Georgia rules and regulations. Climbing and swinging equipment, like ladders, monkey bars, and other equipment, shall be properly anchored and shall have a resilient surface beneath the equipment and the fall zone that is adequately maintained. In addition to the above, day care centers should make sure that swings, ladders, slides, and other playground equipment are free from litter, sharp edges, and other hazards. Playground equipment can rust and become deteriorated over time. As such, it is important for a day care center to institute and follow a maintenance and inspection program to make sure that the playground equipment is safe for continued use and free from hazards. You can read about the rules and regulations at Chapter 290-2-2.12 (aa) (8) & (9), Rules and Regulations for the State of Georgia.

Published on: January 17, 2009

Georgia Day Care Centers – Requirements for Outside Play Areas – Regulations for Safe Play

By Wood, Atter & Wolf, P.A.

By Stephanie Brown and David Wolf, Attorney

Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

education%20school%20day%20care%20building%20block%20y.jpg In Georgia and other States, day care center rules and regulations provide for specific provisions for outdoor play areas. Children in day care centers want and need a safe outdoor play environment during the extended time periods that the child is under the care of the day care center. Pursuant to Chapter 290-2-2-.12 (aa), Physical Environment and Equipment – Rules and Regulations for the State of Georgia, a day care center must provide an outside play area as follows:

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Published on: January 13, 2009

What Is the Definition of a Child Day Care Center Under Georgia Law? What Rules and Regulations Apply to Day Care Centers in Georgia?

By Wood, Atter & Wolf, P.A.

By Stephanie Brown and David Wolf, Attorney

Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

education%20school%20day%20care%20building%20blocks%20plprj.jpg Georgia Child Day Care / Child Care Centers are regulated by Georgia Law under Chapter 290-2 – Rules and Regulations for the State of Georgia – Department of Human Resources – Family & Children Service – Child Care Institutions. A Day Care Center is defined as any place operated by an entity for pay and group care for less than 24 hours per day for 19 or more children under the age of 18 which involves the transfer of legal custody during the portion of the day which is required to be licensed by the Department of Human Resources. You can read other definitions under Rules and Regulations for the State of Georgia at Chapter 290-2.2-.03 Definitions.

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Published on: October 31, 2008

Fifth Grader Dies at Recess After Blocking Football Punt in Lake Oswego, Orgeon: Playground and Recess Injuries and Deaths

By Wood, Atter & Wolf, P.A.

By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

A Lake Oswego, Orgeon Fifth Grader died after blocking a football punt at recess. The boy collapsed immediately and could not breathe. See Fifth Grader Dies from Recess Football Punt. This shocking and unexpected incident ended the life of the Fifth Grader. In Oregon and other States, accidents and incidents involving child injury and death take place every day on playgrounds and recess areas at schools, child care facilities, and day care facilities. Some injuries are preventable with safety measures and proper supervision. Others are just freak or unexpected incidents that unfortunately result in injuries and some times death to the child. When children are at recess, free play or physical education in schools, it is important that the children get appropriate supervision, use appropriate equipment, and play with children of their age and size. It is also important for the school, day care facility, or child care facility to properly maintain and keep in good repair all play and recess areas including slides, swings, monkey bars, carousels, ladders, bridges, and other sports and playground equipment and structures.