By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Washington D.C.) reports that half of the victims of salmonella poisoning from peanut butter have been children. So far, there have been approximately 500 reported incidents of salmonella poisoning linked to peanut butter across the United States.
By Stephanie F. Brown and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In a bill introduced in the Georgia State Senate on January 15, 2009, the failure to wear a seatbelt would be considered as evidence against a plaintiff in a lawsuit arising out of an automobile accident. Under this bill, the failure of a plaintiff to wear a seatbelt in violation of Georgia’s seat belt law could be considered as evidence of the plaintiff’s own negligence or contributory negligence. Such a bill will give the at fault driver a chance to point the finger back at the plaintiff, saying to the plaintiff “Yes, I might be at fault but so were you in not wearing a seat belt.” In Georgia, the injured victim could be an innocent child passenger who failed to fasten his or her seatbelt and suffered injuries in a car accident through no fault of his or her own.
By Stephanie Brown and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
Before selecting a day care center for your child in Georgia and other States, it makes sense to do some research into the facility. Visit the facility and ask a lot of questions. Visit more than once if you like. See if you can speak to other parents with children in the program. Another great resource of information is the State of Georgia Office Website for the Department of Human Resources where you can access a database called the Facility Location and Information Guide. Search by city, county, name of facility, and other factors. It is important information to have and review.
By Stephanie F. Brown and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
Police in Brunswick (Glynn County) Georgia charged Bryon Patrick Nail, age 28, with murder for the death of his girlfriend’s 2 child old child. The child suffered head injuries while under the care of Mr. Nail. The toddler was later pronounced dead at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia. Investigation into this untimely and suspicious death of the 2 year old will continue including further review of autopsy and toxicology studies.
By Stephanie F. Brown and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
Adrian Zakaluzny, age 63, was a mentor at Butts County Elementary School. A fourth grade boy from the school informed the police that Mr. Zakaluzny took the boy to Zakaluzny’s home and molested the boy. Apparently, Mr. Zakaluzy volunteered at other area school and an investigation is under way to determine if there are other alleged victims of Mr. Zakaluzny. Authorities have advised parents to question their children who may have had contact with Zakaluzny in Clayton, Spalding, Butts, and Monroe county Georgia. Mr. Zakaluzny previously passed a criminal background check by one or more of the school systems. If Mr. Zakaluzny did in fact commit this crime as well as others, it appears that he volunteered to be a mentor to be closer to child victims and to gain their trust. There are many questions that arise in this matter since Mr. Zakaluzny worked in several school districts over many years:
By Stephanie Brown and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In Georgia and Other States, day care centers have a duty to report incidents of serious injury and death to the responsible child welfare agency. In Georgia, day care centers have a duty to report these incidents to the Department of Human Resources – Child Care Licensing Office within 24 hours. In particular, day care centers must report the following:
By Stephanie Brown and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
As part of several programs having the goal of making Georgia roads safer for children, the State of Georgia will be providing child safety seats to families in needs. In 2006, 54 children under the age of 14 died and over 11,000 were injured in motor vehicle crashes in Georgia. Thirty-three percent of fatal child occupants were not buckled up. In an effort to promote child safety on Georgia roads, the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety is providing funds to counties who provide education programs to families on motor vehicle safety. In addition, income eligible families can receive a child safety seat. For more information on this program visit the State of Georgia Website at Governor’s Office of Highway Safety or Georgia Department of Human Resources at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution at State of Georgia to Provide Child Safety Seats for Families in Need.
By Stephanie Brown and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
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:
By Stephanie Brown and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In Georgia and Other States, children in day care centers as well as homes and elsewhere suffering personal injuries and, in some instances, even death from unsafe or broken toys. In light of these days, the Georgia Department of Human Resources – Department of Family & Children Services enacted regulations for Toys for Children in day care centers. There is a specific section on Toys for Children Under the Age of 3 due to the increased risk of choking and other problems with toys for children in this age range. Pursuant to Chapter 290-2-2-.12 (ff), Physical Environment and Equipment, Rules and Regulations for the State of Georgia, all toys used (played with) by children under the age of three shall be:
By Stephanie F. Brown and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In Athens, Georgia, a University of Georgia college student took partying just little bit too far. She went to a party, got drunk and then did something stupid – like getting behind the wheel of a car. She drove to a stop sign and stopped. She was following the traffic sign but when she stopped – she passed out. Undoubtedly, this college student put her life and the lives of other college students, adults, and children at risk by driving her car in such a condition. There is a high risk of injury and death to driver, passengers, and others when drunk drivers are on the road. Being in college and having a good time is no excuse at all for such conduct. You can read about this story at Drunk University of Georgia Co-Ed Passes Out at Stop Sign.
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