By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
Joshua Johnson and his grandmother were in the Golden, Colorado Wal-Mart parking lot when Joshua suddenly broke away from his grandmother and bent over to pick something up off the ground. Debra Debruyne was looking for a parking space and never saw the boy; she struck the child and then dragged him for ten feet before she realized what had happened. When she stopped, Joshua was wedged under her car and couldn’t get out.
By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
n Longmont, Colorado, a crash sent a truck into the front of a Blockbuster Store. Police investigators reported that a Dodge truck crashed into a Subaru Outback. The force of this impact put the Subaru into a curb, then into the Cubby’s Coffee Shop, and finally into the Blockbuster Store. Police reported that Steven Williams (age 37) from Longmont, Colorado sped through the intersection prior to the crash. There were 5 people injured as a result of this crash including: Bruce Kline, Kline’s wife, Kline’s 17 year old daughter, Maricuz Gutierrez, and Steven Williams.
By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
Be Good to People is a company and concept created by Kris Wittenberg who lives in Eagle, Colorado. What in the world is “ Be Good to People“? It is a simple but clever reminder for people to do good things for others. As I understand it, it is kind of like the concept of Pay It Forward. Do good things just for the sake of doing good things. In our busy world around us, some times we forget about others and how important it is to do good for our friends, neighbors, colleagues, co-workers, acquaintances, and, yes, strangers. As noted on the Be Good to People website, “it’s performing simple acts of kindness and recognizing others for their ‘Good’.” A portion of the profits from this company will be used to recognize others who are doing good. I recommend that you visit the Be Good to People website, Facebook, and Twitter to find out more about the message of this company. Go ahead and buy a T-Shirt or Mug and help spread the message. I am not a paid spokesman and do not stand to benefit by any sales to this company in any way. I just liked the message and wanted to help Be Good to People get the word out.
By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In Colorado and other states, just a few minutes or more of inattention can lead to serious child personal injuries and, in some instances, wrongful death. In Denver, Colorado, a 7 month old baby died while his father was taking out the trash. As a result of this incident, the Denver Colorado District Attorney’s Office has charged the father (Thomas Ashley) with child abuse. Mr. Ashley was bathing his son but left his son in the water while he made a telephone call and took out the trash. Firefighters were called to the scene; however, their efforts were not enough to save this child from this most unfortunate and preventable death. Stories like this show the important of supervision of children especially around water including bathing time. Mr. Ashley could have taken the telephone call later and the garbage certainly could have waited. Parents – keep on task when bathing a child. As you can see, it is very dangerous to multi task when bathing a child. You can read this story at Colorado Child Dies from Drowning As Father Takes Out Trash.
By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
The United States Department of Health and Human Resources has a website that has a great reference tool for parents and caregivers with children in day care centers and child care centers. Each state regulates day care centers / child care centers through a state specific administrative code and / or policy manual. Go to State Administrative Rules and Policy Manuals for Child Care. Another good resource is located at the website for the National Resource Center for
By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In Denver, Colorado, a mother, Danelle Daunchet, was arrested for child abuse for her nightly method of supervising and restraining her 10 year old daughter. Apparently, every night, Ms. Daunchet would zip tie her daughter’s hands and have her sleep on her back. Each morning, Ms. Daunchet would release her daughter by cutting off the zip ties. The Department of Human Services took the girl into custody. The story reports that the child was restrained to keep her from “stealing” food at night. How can a child “steal food” from her own home? From her own mother? This is a very strange story and an improper way to parent and supervise a child. You can read more about this story at Denver Mother Arrested for Restraining Daughter at Night.
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