Child Injury Lawyer Blog
By Will Brown, Attorney & David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
Amusement parks in Ohio and nationwide that has taken a hit over the past few years due to the economic downturn are finally starting to bounce back. Crowds increased at many amusement parks in 2010; Six Flags Entertainment Corp. based in Grand Prairie, Texas, and Cedar Fair Entertainment Co. based in Sundusky, Ohio both reported an increase in attendance nationwide. Other regional parks also experienced modest gains.
Gary Slade, editor and publisher of Amusement Today said that parks are spending more money on new rides and attractions this year than the previous season. Bush Gardens in Tampa, Florida and Six Flags located in Georgia are opening new roller coaster attractions, and several other theme parks are making new additions to their water rides.
In Ohio and other States, parents entrust schools and day care centers to provide a safe and clean learning environment for their children. In addition, parents expect that the teachers and staff members employed by the school and the day care center are alert, healthy, and doing their best to supervise and educate the children. Unfortunately, some teachers and day care workers shirk these responsibilities and engage in other activities at school that take away from their effectiveness and attentiveness. This can include excessive texting, Facebooking, computer and video games, taking on the cell phone, and, yes the use of drugs and alcohol. In Westlake, Ohio, it was reported that a substitute teacher was arrested for allegedly drinking at Westlake High School. The incident took place on April 8, 2011 where police were dispatched to the school. The teacher, Anne M. Keller, was cited for Disorderly Conduct Intoxication and having an Open Alcohol Container at the school. She later pled guilty to both of these charges. The physical evidence observed by the police was a Grey Goose Vodka botte. See
In Ohio and other States, there are dangers to children on or near roadways in the early morning hours and after school hours. Unfortunately, there are accidents that take place at these time periods that lead to serious child personal injuries. It was reported in Anderson Township, Ohio that a 15 year old boy was hit by a school bus in the morning hours near Nagel Middle School. Due to the severity of the personal injuries, the child was taken to Mercy Anderson Hospital and then flown to Children’s Hospital. See 
In Ohio and other States, recess at school is typically a fun time for children. Unfortunately, tragic accidents and incidents take place at recess and on school playgrounds. Some are preventable while others are completely unforeseeable. It was reported that an incident took place at Morgan Elementary School in Morgan Township, Ohio. A 7 year old boy struck his head at recess and needed to be transported by an emergency helicopter to the hospital. The details as to how the incident took place was not mentioned in early news reports. You can read about this story at Medical Helicopter Called to School for Child Head Injury.
In Columbus, Ohio, a minivan crashed into the front of Kiddy Grove Daycare Center, a West Side daycare facility, while 40 children were napping. Luckily, no one was injured. According to authorities, the female driver of the minivan told officers that one minute she was in the parking lot and the next she was through the front of daycare. After being interviewed by police, the driver was taken to Doctor’s West to be treated for her personal injuries.