By David M. Baum, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
Aquan Lewis, a 5th grader at Oakton Elementary School, was found hanging from a hook by a school janitor in the bathroom. The boy was pulled off the hook and was lying on the floor when the janitor entered the restroom.
By David M. Baum, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
A tragedy took place on the Southwest side of Chicago, Illinois when a 4 year old child (Alex Angulo) was mauled to death by the family’s dog. The father was out front clearing out snow with a snow blower when the incident took place. It is believed that one of the family’s Rottweilers mauled the child. A father’s worst nightmare took place when the father found his child in the backyard following the mauling. Neighbors reported that the dogs were menacing and some were scared of the dogs. Animal control and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services will conduct an investigation into the facts and circumstances surrounding the death of this child. You can read more about this article at ABC Channel 7 Chicago News – 4 Year Old Mauled to Death by Family Dog in Chicago, Illinois.
By David M. Baum, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
Camden Belfield died in July 2008 after touching a light pole at Bartonville Park in Peoria Illinois. The wiring was insufficient and not properly grounded according to an investigation of the incident. It is most unfortunate that 8 year old Camden Belfield died due to inadequate safety measures for the light pole. The incident happened while Camden was playing tag with friends at approximately 9 p.m. at night on July 20, 2008 when he came in contact with the wooden light pole. Apparently, the light pole and its wiring had been deficient since the year it was installed in 1994. The school district owned the property and leased it out to the Limestone Girls Softball Association for its use. A lawsuit was later filed for the wrongful death of Camden Belfield.
By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
Magnets can be simple child toys. My son has magnets and plays with them from time to time. These simple play toys can lead to the death of child if ingested. Many toy magnets these days are smaller than coins. The ingestion of magnets can lead to the pinching and perforation of the internal organs / intestines which in turn can lead to infection, sepsis and death. Ingesting a magnet is a medical emergency that requires immediate medical care. School and day care centers should be especially diligent to purchase and maintain safe toys. Furthermore, supervision is key to the safety and well being of children in schools, day care centers, homes, and other places. You can see this very informative animation and other information regarding magnets at the Chicago (Illinois) Tribune Web Site at How Magnets Kill – A Dangerous Connection.
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