By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
Any time there is a swimming pool near a day care center – there is great danger. Because of this, it is vital that all swimming pool owners including schools and day care centers put proper precautions in place to prevent children from wandering into pool areas. A drowning can take place in even shallow water and seconds matter when a child is left alone or unattended in or near a swimming pool area.
By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In Kentucky and other States, day care centers have a duty to provide proper and consistent supervision to children. Furthermore, day care workers have a duty to refrain from using corporal punishment to discipline children or to retrain the children for the convenience of the staff. When enrolled in a day care center, a child should be provided with a safe, nurturing educational environment. Unfortunately, at times, children are the victims of abuse, neglect, and negligence while under the care of a day care center.
By Robert Chaiken, Attorney & David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In Texas and other States, trampolines are often seen in most communities. For the most part, trampolines are a source of fun, entertainment and exercise for adults and children alike. Unfortunately, many children are injured every year due to trampoline accidents and injuries. Some incidents are avoidable with safety precautions and adult supervision while others are not. While trampolines are quite common, they should still be considered dangerous when used in an unsafe manner and / or when the trampoline is not properly maintained or equipped. Often times, a child injury lawyer can help the injured child and the family pursue damages for medical bills, pain, and suffering when there is a trampoline personal injury.
By Robert Chaiken, Attorney & David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
Important questions that every parent of a child in a day care center should ask are as follows:
By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
Tragedy can take place in a matter of seconds . . . . This is especially true with children in day care centers. When children are arriving or departing the school in car pool, pick up, or drop off areas, children are at risk for personal injuries. Unfortunately, some children suffer serious personal injuries and even die at or near day care center during pick up or drop off time periods. It was reported in Omaha, Nebraska that a 2 year old child – Maximiliano Delgado-Morales was hit by a truck when he ran into traffic. Max was a enrolled in the Next Generation Child Care and Pre-School. For more information, see Child Hit Outside of Omaha Nebraska Day Care Center.
By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In South Carolina and other states, parents rely on babysitters,schools, and day care centers to supervise their children when parents are working or otherwise unable to be with their children. In most instances, the babysitter is diligent and conscientious. The children are well cared for and they are kept safe and free from dangers. Unfortunately, at times, children are put at risk for serious personal injuries or medical complications when a babysitter uses poor judgment or tries to take short cuts when babysitting or supervising children. In Horry County, South Carolina, it was reported that a babysitter gave a 4 year old Xanax. The child was given this medication in an attempt to ge the child to nap / sleep on New Year’s Eve.
By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
The death of a 1 year old (Zachary Taylor) was reported at Lincoln, Nebraska day care center. Since the cause and circumstances of the death were unknown and because the death involved such a young child, police and the local medical examiner will be investigating this matter. When child care providers found that Zachary was unresponsive in the day care center, CPR measures were taken to try to revive the child. Unfortunately, these efforts were not successful. For more information regarding this matter, see Police Investigating Death of One Year Old Child at Day Care Center.
By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In Omaha, Nebraska, a family and community are now grieving the death of a 2 year old boy who was hit by a truck near the day care center (Next Generation Child Care) that he was attending. It was reported that Maximiliano Delgado-Morales was hit by a 1998 Chervolet pick up truck. The mother of Maximiliano arrived at the day care center to pick up her son. It was reported that Maximiliano ran into 36th Street and then was hit by the truck. For more information regarding this incident, see Toddler Hit by Truck Outside of Omaha Nebraska Day Care Center.
By Stephen New, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In West Virginia, a tragic incident was reported involving a 4 year old child. While at a James Madison University (JMU) basketball game, a 4 year old child sustained a head injury after falling approximately 10 feet at the Convocation Center. The incident took place in the bleacher section of the center. Harrisonburg Fire Rescue as well as officials from the university responded to the scene to render aid and transportation to the child following the personal injury. For more information regarding this incident, see Child Sustained Head Injury While at JMU Basketball Game.
By John Jensen, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In Walkertown, North Carolina, a 6 year old boy (Mason Kenerly) fell 25 feet in a well. The incident took place in Forsyth County, North Carolina. Fortunately, the child was rescued from the well and was able to return home to his family. In many instances, the child is not so lucky to get rescued. For more information regarding this story – see North Carolina Boy – Age 6 – Rescued from Well After Falling 25 Feet.
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