By Robert Chaiken, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
Alex McGowen Duncan, 34, was charged with murder after his son, 6-year-old Tekerrious “TK” Jackson died after suffering from severe bodily injury. Investigators say Duncan repeatedly beat his son in the chest because he would not go to sleep.
By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
All-terrain vehicles seem to be the cause of several injuries among Alaska’s youth. In the month of July, the state has already reported three separate accidents. In one, a child riding an ATV collided with car sustaining only mild injuries. In another, a rider was hospitalized after she went off the road and hit several trees. Lastly, two 17-year-old girls riding an ATV rolled-over killing one girl and injuring the other.
By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
Brachial Plexus injury is a medical term used to describe an injury to the brachial plexus nerves in the shoulders. Brachial plexus is also known as the Erb’s Point. A brachial plexus injury is generally caused to an infant during pregnancy. Occasionally, during a pregnancy, the infant’s shoulders will be caught behind the mother’s pelvis, causing a medical emergency known as dystocia. When this occurs, a doctor needs to dislodge the shoulders and may rely on the use of forceps to pull the head of the infant. This maneuvering attempt can lead to brachial plexus injuries. These injuries range from minor, healing in 3-4 months, to severe, causing paralysis in the arm and shoulder of the infant. Also, some children born with a Brachial Plexus injury can suffer from Erb’s palsy, Klumpke’s palsy or Brachial palsy.
Symptoms of Brachial Plexus injury:
– forearms are turned in and wrists are bent
– limp arm, unable to be raised by he infant
– droopy eyelid on the side of the injury, known as Horner’s Syndrome.
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By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), families of about 200,000 children confront injuries associated with unsafe playground areas and equipment annually; an estimated 51,000 incidents / accidents occur on home playground equipment. Most of the injuries result from falls.
By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
Baja Motorsports, a Phoenix-based company, recently recalled 308,000 mini bikes and go-carts after a child was seriously burned. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the gas caps on the Chinese-made vehicles can detach or leak, posing a fire hazard. Also, there is a problem with the vehicles’ throttle; it can get stuck causing the vehicles to unexpectedly accelerate.
By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
QuaKeita Anderson, a former investigator for the Florida Department of Children and Families, has been arrested on charges of misconduct and falsification of child-protective records that contributes to great bodily harm. According to a Florida DCF spokeswoman, the investigation found Anderson lied about visiting a home and conducting a report where child abuse had been reported. She also never conducted interviews with the family. Her actions led to further physical abuse against the child, alleges the spokeswoman.
The 27-year-old, Anderson, began working for DCF in 2007. She resigned on January 14, 2010; DCF had already started its investigation. Anderson is currently being held in jail on a $100,000 bail with a pretrial set for Saturday, July 24. Although it is unknown whether or not she has retained a Florida criminal defense attorney or Florida public defender, Anderson is entitled to legal representation for these serious criminal charges If you would like to read more on this story see Florida DCF investigates a former employee.
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By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
Participating in youth sports is a great way for children to learn sportsmanship and the importance of exercise. However, it must be noted that dangers and risk of injury will always be present if your child does decide to participate in athletic sports.
By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
Texting is becoming an increadingly used tool in dating violence. Text messages are used to harass, track and intimidate current or ex- boyfriend and girlfriends. The use of text messages as a weapon in dating violence is a double-edge sword; the messages are concrete proof in court that dating violence has occurred but can also be kept private for a lot longer. Back in the day, the typical home had only one phone in the entire house. Today, is it not uncommon for each family member to have his or her own cell phone, thus, making easier for children and teenagers to hide the threatening and harassing texts. Other acts of abuse include location tracking by a partner, significant other, or boyfriend / girlfriend. These are multiple texts sent throughout the day demanding to know your whereabouts, who you are with, etc. For example, there was a case where a woman in her 20s was so closely tracked by her boyfriend that he demanded her to take photographs with her phone to prove her whereabouts, the photos were accompanied with a time and date stamp.
By Steven Smith, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
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A 6-month-old baby girl, identified as Gianna Ricciutti, was killed and her mother injured by a falling tree branch at New York’s Central Park Zoo. According to police, the mother was posing with her baby in front of the zoo’s sea lion exhibit while her husband was taking a picture of them when a tree branch fell and hit the two victims. The mother and infant were taken to New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, where the infant was pronounced dead and the mother in stable condition.
By Scott A. Marks, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
A tram accident at the Six Flags Discovery Kingdom theme park in Vallejo, California left 3 injured. Nancy Chan, a Six Flags spokeswoman, told local reporters that the tram was transporting guests to the parking lot when it was struck by a swinging metal gate. Apparently, a guest inadvertently pushed the gate causing it to swing and hit the tram. A 34-year-old man suffered from a protruding injury to his leg and a two-year-old girl had a laceration to her stomach. The third victim, an adult woman, only suffered minor injuries. The 34-year-old man was airlifted to UC Davis Medical and the two-year-old child was airlifted to Kaiser in Vallejo and later taken to Children’s Hospital in Oakland. Bill Tweety, a spokesman with Vallejo Fire, stated both victims are still believed to be in serious condition. If you would like to read more on this story please see Three injured at Six Flags amusement park in California.
