Kyle Texas – Child Protective Services Investigating Serious Injury of 10 Week Old at Day Care Center
By Robert Chaiken, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In Texas, a day care center has the duty to provide a safe learning environment for children. Infants and toddlers are at risk for injury if the facility is not properly maintained and / or if proper supervision is not provided by the child care providers. When there is a serious injury that takes place a day care center, most State child protective service agencies will investigate the incident to determine the cause and preventability of the incident. One such incident recently was reported involving a Kyle Texas day care center (Little Lyon Daycare). It was reported that a 10 week old child is fighting to hold onto life following a serious head injury that may have taken place at the Texas day care center. The owner of the day care center was arrested and charged with injury to a child which is a felony criminal offense. The owner will be entitled to defend herself regarding the charges through a Texas criminal defense attorney or the services of the local public defender’s office. See 10 Week Old – Serious Personal Injuries – Investigation by the State of Texas Child Protective Services.
Los Angeles Police Investigate Death of 2 Year Old Boy (Lucas Anthony Tang) at Staples Center – Fall from Low Wall in Luxury Box – What Safety Precautions Were in Place?
By Scott A. Marks, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
The Staples Center is the home of the Los Angeles Lakers NBA basketball team. The Staples Center is also the focal point of an investigation regarding the death of a 2 year old boy (Lucas Anthony Tang) who fell from a luxury suite while attending the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors. The incident took place on November 21, 2010 when Lucas fell over a low wall in one of the luxury suites at the Staples Center. The fall incident took place from the third level top tier of the luxury suite just minutes after the game ended in a victory for the Lakers.
13 Year Old Girl (Teagan Marti) Released from Hospital Following Injuries from 100 Feet Drop at Wisconsin Amusement Park
By Jonathan Safran, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
Typically, amusement parks and theme parks are great fun and a wonderful place to spend time with family and friends. Unfortunately for some amusement and theme parks are the sites of tragic injuries that a person must endure for a lifetime. In some instances, visitors including children die at theme parks and amusement parks. What should be a place of joy and fun turns into a place of sorrow and grief.
President of Notre Dame University States that School is Responsible for Tragic Death of Declan Sullivan
By Thomas Hastings, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
Rev. John Jenkins, President of Notre Dame University, has recently admitted responsibility in the tragic death of Declan Sullivan, a 20-year-old student videographer at the university. Sullivan was killed when a hydraulic lift he was on toppled over while he was filming an outdoor football practice. The National Weather Service reported gusts up to 51 mph on the day the incident occurred.
2 Year Old Suffers Fatal Injuries While Under Uncle’s Care – Was It an Accident or Crime? Authorities Arrest Uncle for Throwing Child
By Robert Chaiken, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In Austin, Texas and other cities, parents, caregivers, day care providers, child care providers, and, yes, babysitters should recognize that small children are at risk of serious personal injury from any act of pushing shoving, hitting, shaking, and / or punching. Infants and toddlers will cry. They will disobey and they will throw fits. Child care providers must recognize that small children are small children. In dealing with children, the answer should never be to raise a fist to the child, to push the child, or to shake the child. This is especially important since small children are at risk for Shaken Baby Syndrome which can lead to serious permanent brain injuries and in some instances death.
12 Children Suffer Injuries When SUV Flipped on Eisenhower Expressway (Chicago, Illinois)
By David M. Baum, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
A motorist, driving a sports utility vehicle, lost control of the automobile sending 14 people to the hospital, 12 of whom were children. Nine children were reported seriously hurt, three were in fair condition and two adults were also hospitalized in serious condition. The driver of the SUV will be cited with child endangerment and several seat belt violations, as the 12 children passengers were not properly restrained in the Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer edition.
Omaha Nebraska Day Care Provider Charged with Child Abuse – Shaken Baby Syndrome
By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
n Nebraska and other States, parents entrust the safety and education of children to day care centers. Often times, a working parent have no other choice but to rely on day care centers while the parent earns a living to support the family. Day care centers can also be a great place to socialize and educate the child prior to Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten. Nebraska day care centers have a both a legal and moral duty under the law to properly supervise and protect children enrolled in the program. Unfortunately and tragically in some instances, day care centers breach this duty. Shaken Baby Syndrome is caused when a child is shaken or otherwise suffers physical trauma can cause serious injuries to a small child’s brain.
Criminal Charges Filed for Molestation Allegations – Pennsylvania Day Care Center
By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In July 2010, Raymond L. Messinger, 47, was charged with molesting 3 girls at the day care center where he volunteered, Bonnie Bretzman Day Care Services. The victims of the alleged abuse were two 8-year-old girls and one 7-year-old girl. Recently, Messinger was charged with more counts molestation. Messinger has now been charged with one count of aggravated indecent assault of a child and two counts of indecent assault of a person under 13-years-old. Messinger is entitled to an attorney. If you would like to read more on this story please see More Child Molestation Charges Filed – Day Care Center Incidents.
Milwaukee Day Care Center Leaves 5 Year Old Child in Van for 9 Years – Tragedy Avoided for Child – Arrests Made
By Jonathan Safran, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, it was reported that a 5 year old boy enrolled in a Milwaukee day care center was left in a van for 9 hours. There are dangers in leaving a child in a van. If the incident takes place during hot weather, the child is at risk for hyperthermia. If the incident takes place during cold weather, there is a risk of hypothermia. No matter the weather, there are also other risks when leaving a child unattended in a vehicle. These risks include those related to strangulation and choking. In addition, if a child is left unattended in a vehicle, there is also a risk of abduction and risk of injury if the child wanders away into traffic or or into other dangerous situations.