By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
Parents typically use their best efforts to have a child placed in a booster seat or child seat that fits the child size and age. Safety precautions that are followed can make a big difference when there is an automobile accident. Unfortunately, many children are transported in vehicles without proper safety precautions or seats. Whether the seats are forgotten or just not utilized, there are a great many children travelling on roads throughout the United States without proper child seats or child safety restraints. While it may be inconvenient or time consuming to transfer seats, all reasonable efforts should be taken by parents and those transporting children to make sure that the child is placed in appropriate child safety seats.
When a child is injured as a result of an automobile accident, it is often times helpful for a parent to consult with a child injury lawyer about the respective rights of the injured child. While car seats can help reduce the seriousness of an injury, the failure to utilize a car safety seat or booster seat does not by itself prevent a parent from seeking damages against the at fault driver for the injuries sustained by a child in an automobile accident.
In homes, day care centers, schools, and other locations, there are common every day items that can pose a great risk of injury to a child. These items are in just about every house and most day care centers and schools. Believe it or not, the common every day items include televisions and furniture. Children are curious and often times do not recognize the danger of climbing on furniture or moving a television set. When these items are not properly positioned, safeguarded, and / or anchored, serious personal injuries can result. Because there have been a number of incidents across the nation that involve serious personal injuries from a television or furniture item that has tipped over and fallen on a child, it is vital that the home, day care center, school, and other location frequented by a child be safeguarded to the best of the ability of the property owner and / or child care provider.
Children are at risk for personal injuries and, in some instances, even die when left in a day care center van, bus, or vehicle. The exposure of the child to extreme heat or cold can lead to hyperthermia or hypothermia. This, in turn, can have fatal consequences and end the life of an innocent child. Whether the child is left in a vehicle for convenience or left in the vehicle due to negligence, inattention, or forgetfulness, the results can be the same. The problem is that many day care providers and child care providers do not recognize or understand the risks of leaving a child unattended in a vehicle even for a few minutes. It is vital that a day care center have policies and procedures in place when transporting a child and that the day care center FOLLOW these policies and procedures. By properly completing a simple checklist – a child’s life can be saved.
In Michigan and other States, school officials have a duty to keep schools safe for the children. Most schools act very swiftly and quickly when guns, knives, and / or other weapons are discovered in a school. Even a “toy” gun or “pellet” gun can cause serious injuries to a child in a school or day care center setting. Furthermore, a toy gun can often be mistaken by a teacher, student, or police officer as a “real” gun which can then set forth a series of events that can lead to serious personal injuries and, in some instances, death.
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.
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.
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.
Children just love playing with games and toys. Unfortunate, the very games and toys that bring hours of enjoyment to a child can also cause serious personal injuries and, in some cases, the untimely death of a child. When a child suffers an injury due to an unsafe product and / or improper supervision of the child, it is often helpful to contact a Child Injury Attorney for consultation and representation regarding the matter. A 
In California and other States, parties for children are frequently hosted at a home. What are the duties of a homeowner when hosting a party for children? While a homeowner is not responsible for every single injury that takes place regardless of cause, a homeowner, who hosts a party, has a duty to provide a reasonably safe environment for children and other guests at the party. When hosting a party, there are risks of injury to children and guests. The risks are increased when there is alcohol or even drugs being used at or prior to the party. The risks are also increased when the number of guests or people at the party exceeds a number of what would be safe or manageable for the party being hosted. A party host may be legally liable for personal injuries suffered by a child or guests depending the facts and circumstances of the injury and the applicable State law. It is often helpful to consult with a