By Stephanie F. Brown, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In Georgia and other States, adults and children enjoy riding ATVs (All Terrain Vehicles). ATV riding can be quite dangerous as well. It is important for adults and children riding ATVs to follow safety precautions by wearing helmets, knowing the terrain where the riding is taking place, and by traveling at a safe speed.
By J. Rock Palermo, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In Louisiana, legislation is being proposed that will encourage day care centers and child care providers to check day care vehicles before exiting the vehicle. In Louisiana and other States, children have been left behind in day care vehicles. Some children have even died from exposure to extreme cold or extreme heat after being left in the vehicle. Checklists and alarms can help avoid these tragic incidents. The Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works approved a bill that would require the Department of Social Services to prepare regulations to require child inspection alarms on day care center vehicles. The child inspection alarms would be activated once the vehicle is turned on. When the vehicle is turned off, the alarm will sound to remind the driver to check all parts of the vehicle. The alarm can only be shut off after the driver walks to the back of the vehicle. This relatively inexpensive device can save lives and better protect children. You can read more about this story at Panel Says Day Care Center Vehicles Must Have Child Inspection Alarms.
By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
When addressing playground safety issues, I thought it would be interesting to post an article from a child’s point of view. My 11 year old daughter provided me with the following article on Playground Safety:
By Scott A. Marks, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In California and other States, guns including pellet and bb guns have no place on campus or at the school or even near the school. In Whittier, California, a 10 year old boy purchased a pellet type of gun from an ice cream truck / ice cream man. Thereafter, he accidentally shot the pellet son at another student. Fortunately, there were no serious injuries that resulted from the incident. The matter was reported to school officials who later suspended the 10 year old student.
By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In Spring City, Pennsylvania, a man brought his computer into a business to have some work done on the computer. When the computer tech was examining the computer, the tech found suspicious images on the computer that turned out to be 100 child pornography images. According to the story reported by ABC 6 Action News, the man admitted to the having the images on his computer that he received through a download. Of course, the man was arrested. He will be entitled to the services of a private criminal law attorney or the public defender; however, there appears to be a good bit of forensic evidence against him. (See Man Arrested for Having Child Pornography on his Computer.)
By Steven Smith, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In New York and other States, parents bring their children to day care centers with the hope and expectation that their children will be cared for in a safe and caring environment. Unfortunately, some day care workers and child care providers prey children enrolled in day care centers. Some children suffer personal injuries due to neglect or physical abuse. Others suffer at the hands of a child care provider who makes the decision to molest and sexually assault a small child. In Irondequoit, New York, a day care worker has been accused of molesting a 7 year old girl. Police arrested Joseph M. Calabrese, age 24, who has been criminally charged with endangering the welfare of a child and with sexual abuse. Mr. Calabrese was working at Generations Daycare at the time of the alleged criminal conduct. Since Mr. Calabrese has been arrested and faces criminal charges, he will be entitled to legal representation from a private New York criminal attorney or a qualified public defender. News report did not detail the exact evidence that supported this criminal investigation. In many day care cases of this nature, evidence varies from witness statements, photographs, video surveillance, admissions of the suspect, documents, e mails, and text messages. It will be interesting to see how this criminal prosecution develops and what evidence is ultimately revealed to support these allegations. You can read more about this story at Irondequoit, New York Day Care Work Accused of Sexually Abusing 7 Year Old Girl in New York Day Care Center.
By Jeremy Vishno, Attorney, and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
The Connecticut State Senate recently voted to ban smoking in Connecticut Day Care Centers. The bill passed by a lopsided vote of 35 to 0. This bill makes sense in that smoking has no place in a day care center or around small children. If a person cannot follow such regulation due to a bad smoking habit, that person should find another job or career. You can read more about this Connecticut legislation / laws at Connecticut Lawmakers Vote to Ban Smoking in Connecticut Day Care Centers.
By Joni J. Franklin, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
Child care centers and day care centers in Kansas are regulated by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment through various laws, rules, and regulations. Pursuant to General Regulations -K.A.R. 28-4-128. Safety Procedures, a Kansas child care center has a duty to train each person / employee who regularly cares for children in first aid. It is important for a child who is injured in a day care center to get immediate attention and help. Having training in first aid along with having the right supplies and equipment are vital for the well being of children in Kansas day care center.
By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
Some household chores can lead to serious personal injuries to children. In Nebraska, a 3 year old boy suffered serious personal injuries after he fell in front of a lawnmower. The 3 year old boy was running in the yard when he slipped and fell. The 17 year old, who was operating the Craftsman riding lawnmower, could not stop. Unfortunately, the 3 year old boy suffered injuries to his lower body with concentration to his left leg. A helicopter was dispatched to the home and the boy was transported to Creighton University Medical Center.
By Joni J. Franklin, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
Child care centers and day care centers in Kansas are regulated by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment through various laws, rules, and regulations. Pursuant to General Regulations – K.A.R. 28-4-130 – Transportation (Pages 32-33), a child care center, that provides transportation, must provide safety restraints / seat belts for children as follows:
