SALT LAKE CITY — A man who ran a day care center with his wife for 20 years has been arrested and accused of molesting at least two of the girls he was tending.
Police say they have identified additional victims and fear there may be even more.
Gordon Neeley, 76, was booked into the Salt Lake County Jail for investigation of four counts of aggravated sexual abuse of a child.
By Scott Soutullo, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In Alabama and other States, children will at times misbehave and disobey instructions by parents or guardians. While it is appropriate to punish punish or discipline a child for bad behavior, it is important for parents and caregivers to recognize and understand that physical forms of punishment can lead to serious personal injuries in some instances the unfortunate and tragic death of a child. It was recently reported that a child died as a result of complications from dehydration relating to punishment that was given to the child for eating a candy bar. The child was forced to run for a three hour time period until the child eventually collapsed from exhaustion and dehydration. Law-enforcement officials have arrested two women who were supervising child at time for crimes related to this incident. See Alabama Girl Dies as a Result of Excessive Discipline. Of course, the women, who were arrested, will be entitled to representation from a criminal defense attorney or the public defender’s office. Cases of this nature will depend on the facts, circumstances, witness statements, and the forensic evidence including the child’s medical records and autopsy and laboratory results.
By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
Children enrolled in day care centers are at times the unfortunate victims of personal injuries while under the supervision of the day care center. Many personal injuries result from inadequate supervision or the improper maintenance at the facility. When a child is injured as a result of the negligence, carelessness, or inattention of a day care center, a parent should seek legal representation and advice regarding the rights to compensation of the injured child. If injuries resulted from the negligence of the day care center, a claim can be pursued under or through the day care center’s liability insurance policy. This brings up two important but different questions:
By Joni J. Franklin, Attorney & David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In Kansas, day care centers and child care centers are subjected to State laws and ordinances. Among the various laws and regulations are those that are related to corporal punishment and discipline of children in day care centers and child care centers. Under Kansas law, a day care center / child care center is prohibited from implementing corporal punishment against a child. This is a good law that should stay on the books. Unfortunately, other States have laws in place that allow corporal punishment even against day care center aged children. Corporal Punishment should be prohibited conduct in every day care center. Even in States in which corporal punishment is allowed or permitted under State Law, day care centers and child care centers should avoid using this form of punishment / discipline as it can lead to serious physical and emotional injuries to children. Furthermore, many child care providers are not well trained in safe methods of corporal punishment and often times exceed what is allowed or legal in States in which corporal punishment is permitted. If a child suffers an injury requiring some form of medical care, there is a strong likelihood that the corporal punishment was excessive. This, in turn, may lead to criminal and / or civil proceedings against the day care center and the employee.
When a child is injured as a result of corporal punishment or discipline in a day care center, school, summer camp, or other location, a parent should consult with a Child Injury Lawyer for advice and legal representation. A Child Injury Lawyer can advise a parent as to the right to compensation for past medical bills, future medical bills, pain, suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and other issues. The book titled – The ABCs of Child Injury – Legal Rights of the Injured Child – What Every Parent Should Know – has chapters on Day Care Center Injuries, School Injuries, Damages / Compensation, and other topics. Get this book for free at The ABCs of Child Injury.
By Will Brown, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In Ohio, the death of a child – whether an infant to a college student or older – is a parent’s worst nightmare. The death of a child in most cases is unexpected and often times preventable. It is most unfortunate when a child’s life ends as a result of the neglience and carelessness of others. When a child (even a child over the age of 18 years of age) dies as a result of the negligent acts of others, a claim or lawsuit can be pursued by the parents and / or estate of the child. The Ohio Wrongful Death case must be brought by the personal representative of the Estate of the deceased child. The following damages can be claimed pursuant to the Ohio Wrongful Death Act:
By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In Northview Heights, Pennsylvania, a tragic death of a 4 year old girl – Shaniya Darby-Sims – was recently reported. A television set weighing approximately 60 pounds fell off of a dresser and onto the 4 year old year old. The mother – Shamika Darby – found her daughter upstairs and removed the television set off of her and then started CPR. The child was later rushed to Children’s Hospital where she later died. See Northview Heights Girl Dies from Television that Tipped Over.
By Will Brown, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In Ohio and other States, children should be provided with adequate and appropriate care in a child care / day care center. Children should be supervised in a caring involvement free from abuse and neglect. Unfortunately, many children are injured in Ohio day care centers due to negligence and some due to the intentional acts of day care workers. Corporal Punishment is a form of discipline used by some child care providers. Physical and emotional acts of discipline can have a lasting effect on a child. Whether Corporal Punishment results in physical injuries or not, it should be reported to the facility and to the State licensing authorities.
By Steven Smith, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
Old world met New World in a New York FedEx/buggy accident that resulted in serious personal injuries to Amish adults and children in St. Lawrence / Mussina. Any time that there are slow moving vehicles present – other drivers should slow down and do their best to give some room and deference to these other vehicles. Whether it is a horse drawn carrier, bicycle, cart, or other object on wheels, it is the best practice to slow down and give room to these vehicles that are travelling on or near the roadway. An otherwise peaceful day turned to tragedy and suffering when this Federal Express truck and Amish buggy collided.
By Steven Smith, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
Children are often times injured on playgrounds at schools, day care centers, community associations, counties, cities, and other locations. When a child suffers an injury at a playground, there may be a civil claim or case for the personal injuries suffered by the child. Some child personal injuries that take place on a playground center are actionable due to the negligence of the school, day care center, property owner, adult supervisors, and / or the manufacturer of the playground equipment. Of course, there are some risks with any playground center; however, if an injury resulted from a dangerous design or defect, improper maintenance, or improper supervision, then a civil action or claim may be warranted to pursue damages and compensation for the child’s injuries.
By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In California and other States, school yard fights are still waged out there. The participants coul be from any grade and include boys and / or girls. It is interesting that some fights or brawls in o near schools are well known to many children during the day and prior to the fight. Unfortunately, in many instances, nobody steps forward to report the planned fight to school officials. Furtheremore, when the fight starts, many students prevent others from breaking up and / or ending the fight. A tragic death was recently reported in Long Beach, California. It was reported that a 10 year old girl – Joanna Ramos – died from a head injury that she sustained in a fight with a classmate who was 11 years old. Joanna suffered a blood clot as a result of the fight which in turn caused her death. It is most unfortunate that the death occured and that medical care was not provided in a timely manner. See Death of California Girl After Fight Ruled a Homicide.
