Child Injury Lawyer Blog

By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

In most every home with a baby or infant, you will find baby bottles, sippy cups, and / or pacifiers While there are many benefits to these products, there can also be dangers which result in injuries to babies and infants. Nationwide Children's Hospital conducted a study of ER visits between 1991 and 2010. It was reported that over 45,000 children under the age of 3 years old were treated in Emergency Rooms for accidents / injuries related to these common baby / infant products. The most common body parts / regions injured included the head, face, neck, and mouth. Many children were injured by these products during a fall while the child was walking or running with the product in his or her mouth at the time of the incident. Parents should consult their pediatrician as to recommendations for use or limitations as to pacifiers. This goes the same for bottles and sippy cups. For more information, see Baby Bottles and Pacifiers Can Injure Young Children.

Parents, day care providers, baby sitters, and others should be aware that common objects can pose a danger to children. While it is unrealisic to believe that every single accident or incident causing personal injuries can be avoided, all child care providers should strive to do their best to put safety measures in place and provide consistent and timely supervision of children under their care. Many incidents or accidents can be avoided with due diligence and common sense.

When a child is injured due to the fault or negligence of others, a parent often times has many questions regarding medical bills, medical treatment, compensation, lost wages, insurance claims, lawsuits and other matters. The book titled - The ABCs of Child Injury - Legal Rights of the Injured Child - What Every Parent Should Know - has chapters on Homeowner's Insurance, Day Care Center Injuries, School Injuries, and other topics. You can get this book for free at The ABCs of Child Injury.

David Wolf is a child injury lawyer and safety advocate who has dedicated his entire legal care to protect and enforce the legal rights of children. He is the author of the book - The ABCs of Child Injury and other books on the issue of child rights and personal injuries. As a father, coach, and volunteer in the community, David Wolf understands the importance of child safety and how important it is to protect the most valuable part of our community - the children.

By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

Churches and schools should be safe havens for children to learn and grow. Unfortunately, children are sometimes targeted by teachers, volunteers, and other adults who meet children at the church or school. For the most part, churches and schols are safe havens filled with staff member and volunteers who properly supervise and care for the children. There are some "bad apples" out there who use their position of trust and power to improperly take advantage of the very children under their supervision. Many predators get away with this horrid acts while others get caught before their master plans hatch into a harmful act against the vulnerable child.

Background checks by churches, school, and day care centers can help weed out those individuals who have a propensity to prey on children. A prior employment check can also help keep dangerous individuals out of the facilty. Some employers even go as far to give personality test and require a degree or special training to make sure that the invidual hired or accepted as a volunteer is a right fit for the position. Of course, some predators slip through the system because they have not been caught or criminally prosecuted before. Furthermore, some predators are very smart and crafty and are effective in fooling many people before acting uppon their improper and criminal impulses and desires.

When a child is injured or harmed as a result of the negligent or careless acts of others, it is often helpful to get advice, consultation, and legal representation from a Child Injury Lawyer. In many instances, the rogue teacher, aide, or volunteeer is prosecuted criminally by the local State attorney and Sheriff's office. Depending on the facts and circumstances, a civil case may be a viable course of action against the teacher, aide, or volunteer AND the school, church, or day care center. The book titled - The ABCs of Child Injury - Legal Rights of the Injured Child - What Every Parent Should Know - has chapters on School Injuries, Day Care Center Injuries, Damages / Compensation, Child Abuse / Neglect, and other topics. Get this book for free at The ABCs of Child Injury.

In Mountain Grove, Missouri, a 21 year old Sunday School teacher was recently charged with a felony count involving the plan or intent to meet a 14 year old for sex. Police intercepted text messages between the 21 year old and a 14 year old girl. The teacher planned to meet the girl at a park and then have sex with her according to Douglas County Sheriff's Office. Of course, the Sunday School teacher is entitled to legal representation by the public defender's office or a private criminal defense attorney. If the text messages are admitted in to evidence and proved to be from the Sunday School teacher, it will be tough to defend his actions or intent assuming that the text messages spell out his criminal intent. Fortunately, police (rather than the 14 year old girl) arrested the teacher before the scheme went further. According to news reports, the teacher confessed to prior sex acts with a 12 year old and a 16 year old. Police are investigating the prior acts of the teacher further to determine if other charges will be filed and pursued. See Sunday School Teacher Charged with Felony County of Enticement of a Child.

By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

Children are at risk and danger when walking to and from school. Unfortunately, child predators often times target children who are walking to and from school. One well known scam is for the predator to ask the child for help looking for a so called lost puppy or dog. It is a commonly used scheme that can be and is effective to many unknowing children who are innocent and sincere in helping out a stranger especially if there is a lost puppy or dog in need of rescuing. Parents, teachers, coaches, and other responsible adults should keep an eye out for such predators and scams.

When a child is under the care of a school, day care center, relative, friend, neighbor, babysitter, or parent, it is important to use all reasonable and necessary efforts to monitor and supervise the child. Unfortunately, there are predators out there in many communities who prey on children who are no supervised or being watched at a particular moment in time.

When a child is injured or harmed as a result of the negligence of others, it is often times helpful to contact a Child Injury Attorney for advice and legal representation. There are myriad of issues that arise in any given child injury case or claim. Because of this, legal representation is key to protecting and enforcing the rights of the injured child.

The book - 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, Homeowner's Insurance, and other topics. Get this book for free at The ABCs of Child Injury.

By Will Brown, Attorney and David Alan Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

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Driveways in residential neighborhoods are the unfortunate and tragic spots or location for back over accidents involving infants and toddlers. Because of the height of a toddler, a driver does not always see the child behind the vehicle. While back over accidents can be prevented in most instances, they still continue to take place in any given community. It is important to exercise the utmost of caution and care when backing out of a driveway because the child could be presence or walk into the driveway at any given moment. If there is a back over accident involving a child, the driver should stop at the scene of the accident or incident and call for medical and police assistance immediately.

When a child is injured as a result of the negligence of another person, a parent will often times have many questions and issues to dealt with including medical care, medical bills, child care, and other matters. In addition, there are legal issues that arise in both the criminal and civil setting depending the facts and circumstances of the case. A Child Injury Lawyer can assist a parent and provide advice and legal representation as to the respective rights of the injured child.

It was recently reported that a Lorain, Ohio man is facing criminal charges for an incident that involving the running over of an 18 month old child and then fleeing the scene. See Child Suffers Pesonal Injuries in Back Over Accident in Lorain, Ohio. The incident took place in the afternoon while the child was under the supervision of a babysitter.

The book - The ABCs of Child Injury - Legal Rights of the Injured Child - What Every Parent Should Know - has chapters on Automobile Accidents, Day Care Cener Injuries, Damages / Compensation, and other topics. Get this book for free at The ABCs of Child Injury.

By David M. Baum, Attorney and David Alan Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

Children should be provided with a safe and clean educational environment while under the care of a day care center. Many day care facilities provide such an environment for children. Others, however, fail to meet their obligations. Unfortunately and tragically, children are sometimes the victims of the bad acts and conduct of family members of the day care center owner. This often times takes place in a home day care center. While background checks and training are checked for employees, family members often go under the radar of the owner and the State licensing agencies.

In Winthrop Harbor, Ilinois, it was reported that the 17 year old son (Brett A. Degler) was arrested for allegedly sexually abusing three girls under the care and supervision of his mother's in home day care center. The 17 year old has been charged with multiple counts of predatory sexual assault of a child. It was reported that the incidents took place during a 5 month time period and came to light when one of the girls reported discomfort to her parents. See 17 Year Old Charged with Criminal Acts at Day Care Center Owned by His Mother.

One of a parents worst nightmares is having a child assaulted and abused in an environment that seemed to be safe and by a person who was thought to be trustworthy. It is often times difficult for a parent to foresee such horrendous acts especially if the criminal Defendant had no prior criminal history and / or had not been caught previously committing such bad acts.

If a child is sexually assaulted or otherwise harmed a day care center, the police and State licensing authorities should be contacted to conduct an investigation. In addition, the parents of the injured child may decide to seek legal representation to determine the respective legal rights of the child. Issues often arise that involve liability insurance, health insurance, and other issues that can be handled by a Child Injury Lawyer.

From a practical standpoint, it is helpful if the day care owner has liability insurance in place to cover the bad acts of the family member. Unfortunately, many day care center liability insurance policies exclude criminal acts and / or acts involving the sexual assault of a child. While it is helpful for liability insurance to be in place, the availability of liability insurance is not a prerequisite to pursue a legal case or claim against the day care center.

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, Child Abuse and Neglect, Damages / Compensation, and other matters. See The ABCs of Child Injury.

By Jeremy Vishno, Attorney, and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

In Connecticut and other States, children are enrolled in day care centers to allow their parents to work their jobs. Many day care centers are well run and do a wonderful job of supervising and caring for the children in the day care center program. Unfortunately, at times, children are the victims of poor care, inadequate supervision, and, in some cases, abuse and neglect by the very same day care center providers who are responsible for their care. When a child is abused or neglected at a Connecticut Day Care Center, it is often times helpful to consult with a Child Injury Lawyer to determine the respective rights to compensation and damages of the injured child.

It was recently reported that a day care center owner was arrested in Connecticut. The day care center allegedly locked a 6 month old girl in a crawl space to hide the girl from a health inspector. The little girl may have been locked in the area for as long as four hours. The day care center was charged with risk of injury to a minor child. See Connecticut Day Care Center Owner Arrested - Baby Locked in Crawl Space.

It is important for every day care center to provide a safe and clean learning environment for children under their case. The indoor facilities should be well ventilated and all infants and babies should be well attended and supervised due to their susceptibility to injury and health problems.

The book - 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. The book is available for free at The ABCs of Child Injury.

By David Alan Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

In Wyoming and other States, it is important for all drivers to obey speed limits and other traffic conditions. Safe driving can help avoid and prevent accidents from taking place. Unfortunately, many drivers in Wyoming and other States disobey the local and State traffic laws. In the process, accidents take place which, in turn, cause serious personal injuries and even the wrongful death of many innocent drivers, passengers, and pedestrians including children.

In Plainfield, Wyoming, a community is mourning the recent death of Dynasty X. Barcenas who lost her life in an automobile accident that took place on Interstate 80. Dynasty was a student at Meadow View Elementary School. Dynasty was only 6 years old at the time of this Wyoming Automobile Accident. See Plainfield Girl - Age 6 - Dies in Wyoming Crash.

When a child is injured or dies in an automobile accident, a parent is often faced with many challenges, questions, and issues. It can be quite overwhelming for the parent and family dealing with the aftermath of a tragic, unexpected, and preventable death of a child. Due to the complexities and confusing nature of insurance and laws that pertain to personal injury matters, it is often helpful to have the advice, counsel, and legal representation from a Child Injury Lawyer when a child suffers serious personal injuries or dies as result of the negligence of another person.

The book titled - The ABCs of Child Injury - Legal Rights of the Injured Child - What Every Parent Should Know - has chapters on Automobile Accidents, Damages / Compensation, Medical Treatment / Medical Bills, and other topics. Get this book for free at The ABCs of Child Injury.

By David Alan Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

In the State of Washington, children are passengers on school buses in the morning and afternoon hours on school days. It is important for school bus drivers and other drivers to obey traffic signals / speed limits and otherwise pay attention to road, traffic, and weather conditions. Unfortunately, there are many/ accidents that take place every year in the State of Washington that involve school buses or day care center vans. When an accident takes place involving a school bus or day care center van, children can be the unfortunate and sometimes tragic victims of the crash. Roll over accidents are especially troubling as these school bus accidents frequently involve serious personal injuries to the occupants / passengers of the school bus.

When there is an accident involving a school bus in the State of Washington, the responsibility or fault for the school bus accident may fall upon the school bus driver which, in turn, makes the school district responsible for the damages and injuries associated with the accident. In other instances, the fault or responsibility for the school bus accident falls upon another driver. Some school bus accidents involve the fault of more than one driver as there is comparative fault of multiple drivers involved in the Washington School Bus Accident. Because these cases can be complex and confusing, it is often times help to have advice, counsel, and legal representation from a Washington Child Injury Attorney regarding medical bills,medical treatment, claims against government entities, insurance, and other matters. Contact a Washington Child Injury for a Free Consultation.

A child, who suffers personal injuries as a result of the negligent driving of another person, is entitled to pursue damages and compensation for past medical bills, future medical bills, pain, suffering, and the loss of enjoyment of life. A parent or guardian should pursue the claim on behalf of the injured child and seek to recover all damages recognized under the laws of the State of Washington.

The book titled - The ABCs of Child Injury - Legal Rights of the Injured Child - What Every Parent Should Know - has chapters on Automobile Accidents, School Injuries, Day Care Center Injuries, Medical Bills and Medical Treatment, Damages and Compensation, and other topics. Get this book for free at The ABCs of Child Injury.

A school bus roll over accident was recently reported in Quincy, Washington. It was reported by the Grant County Sheriff's Offic that the bus driver veered off the road and then overcorrected which, in turn, caused the bus to roll off the highway. A number of children were injured as a result of this Washington school bus roll over accident. See School Bus Accident Reported in Quincy, Washington.

School bus drivers and other drivers have a duty to drive safe and otherwise follow the traffic regulation and pay attention to road and weather conditions. Driver distraction and excessive speed for the traffic and / or weather conditions can often times lead to a serious school bus / automobile accident. Many accidents can be avoided by reducing driver distraction and slowing down when necessary to maintain full control of the motor vehicle.

By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

Is coaching youth sports dangerous? This seems like a silly question but the fact of the matter is that coaching youth sports can be dangerous. Even in youth sports, tempers flare, fights take place, and, yes, at times, coaches are attacked by parents. It is unfortunate that parents and coaches alike often times lose touch with what the focus should be in youth sports. Winning and competing are important concepts especially as the teams advance in age and skill. However, whatever the age, there should be consideration of the child's self esteem. Furthermore, parents should keep in mind that parents are role models for the children. It is not just the coach that children look up to. Parents should do their best to set a good example for their children before, during, and after the game. A game or match is a time to compete. Each play and minute of play are also excellent opportunties to learn life lessons.

In Springfield, Massachusetts, a youth basketball coach was attacked by a parent at the Holy Name School Gym. The coach's team won the game but lost part of his ear in the attack by the parent. The attack took place after a game in the Catholic Youth Organization Finals. See Coach Attacked After Basketball Game in Massachusetts.

Certainly, attacking a coach after a basketball game sets a terrible example for the children. The news story did not report all of the details of the incident. Whoever may have instigated the attack is irrelevant as adults at a youth basketball game should control themselves and avoid violent acts like fighting and biting.

By Joseph R. Hillebrand Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

When a Child Injury Lawyer evaluates a potential day care or child care case, there are often times four legal factors considered and one very important practical factor considered as part of the analysis or evaluation. Each day care center or child care center child injury case should be evaluated on its own merits, facts, and circumstances. While each case is different from the next, the following factors are considered by a Child Injury Lawyer reviewing a case at the request of a concerned parent or guardian:

1. Duty.
2. Breach of Duty.
3. Caustion.
4. Damages
5. Liability Insurance / Assets.

A day care center has a duty to provide a reasonably safe educational environment for a child enrolled in the day care center. This includes keeping the facility free from hazards and providing for consistent, timely, and sufficient adult staff supervision. If the day care center is negligent or careless in performing these duties, then the day care center may have breached its duty of care to the child. If this negligence or carelessness is the proximate cause of injuries or damages, then there may be a legal case or claim to pursue on behalf of the injured child.

The term "legal case" is purposely used above because a Child Injury Lawyer and parent for that matter must also consider the practical challenges and hurdles to pursuing a day care center injury case on behalf of a child. In particular, if there is a case to pursue, the issue of collectibility of a potential settlement or judgment must be considered. If there is liability insurance in place, then there is a source of collection from the coverage assuming that the acts or negligence of the day care center are covered under the particular policy. Unfortunately, there are many exceptions to coverage under day care policies for intentional acts like assault, abuse, and / or corporal punisment.

If the day care center does not have liability insurance or there is an exemption under the policy, then the assets or financial condition of the day care center should be considered. It should be pointed out that the day care center is liable for the damages caused by the negligence or carelessness. If a child suffers serious personal injuries, the associated damages can be quite substantial; however, it is a completely different issue or question as to the collectibility of the damages set by a settlement or judgment. For example, a $200,000 judgment against a day care center with insurance or assets is worth more than a $1,000,000 judgment against a facility without any insurance or assets. See also Few Witnesses - Lack of Day Care Provider Insurance Leave Grieving Families in a Bind.

As stated above, each case or claim must be considered on its own facts, circumstances, and merits. A concerned parent can read more about day care center claims and cases at The ABCs of Child Injury - Legal Rights of the Injured Child - What Every Parent Should Know. This resource book for parents 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 Jonathan Safran, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

In Wisconsin and other States, children enrolled in schools, day care centers, and child care centers are at risk for injury from negligent acts and disciplinary measures that lead to Shaken Baby Syndrome. When a day care provider, child care provider, babysitter, or other supervising adult or teen gets frustrated with life or the behavior of a child, the anger, frustration, or ignorance, at times, leads to the shaking of the baby. This, in turn, can cause serious personal injuries and even death to the child. Shaken Baby Syndrome is classified a neurological injury to the brain of the child. The mechanism of the injury results from the child's head being whiplashed back and forth or by the blunt force trauma of a wall, floor, or other object. In only a few seconds of neglect, a child's life can be forever affected. It is well known and documented that disabilities in the form of function and cognition result from Shaken Baby Syndrome.

Due to the seriousness of injuries from Shaken Baby Syndrome, Wisconsin implemented a set of laws known as the Shaken Baby Syndrome Act in 2006. The law mandates that all child care providers for children younger than 5 years old go through a training course on the subject of Shaken Baby Syndrome. Many incidents of child abuser and neglect can be prevented by having staff members trained as to both the laws and effects of Shaken Baby Syndrome in the State of Wisconsin. For more information on the problems associated with Shaken Baby Syndrome and the training required, see Prevent Injuries and Deaths to Children - Shaken Baby Syndrome.

When a child suffers an injury at a Wisconsin Day Care Center or Child Care Center, a parent often times has many questions as to the cause and preventability of such incidents and injuries. It is important that children are provided with a safe educational environment at a school and day care center. Furthermore, it is important that supervision is timely and consistent so that the children are kept out of dangerous locations and situations.

Unfortunately, children suffer serious personal injuries while under the care of a school, day care center, babysitter, or other person / business. A parent or guardian may be able to pursue a claim or case for damages / compensation associated with the injuries if it can be shown that the day care provider was negligent. A Child Injury Lawyer can help advise and counsel a parent as to the respective rights of the injured child based on the facts, circumstances, and applicable law / regulations. Contact a Child Injury Lawyer for as free consultation.

The book titled - The ABCs of Child Injury - Legal Rights of the Injured Child - What Every Parent Should Know - has chapters on Damages / Compensation, Day Care Center Injuries, School Injuries, Automobile Accidents, and other topics. This child injury book was written by David Wolf, who has dedicated his entire legal career to issues affecting the health, safety, and welfare of children. Get this book for free at The ABCs of Child Injury.

By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

In virtually every community, church day care centers and schools provide supervision, education, and care to children. Most day care centers and schools do a wonderful job of supervise and care of young children. For the most part, the children are supervised in a safe and clean educational environment. At times, children are the unfortunate victims injuries and even death while under the supervision and care of the day care center.

The rules and regulations for day care centers and schools vary from state to state. Furthermore, the rules and regulations for religious based or church based day care centers are often different than the rules and regulations for private or public schools operating in the same State. While the rules and regulations may be different for a church based day care center, there typically is no immunity or exemption for protection from the negligent acts of a church based day care center and its employees that cause injuries or death to a child. In other words, a day care center operated by a church may be regulated different than a public or private one; however, there is no immunity from liability for the damages or injuries caused to a child when the day care center is negligent or careless with respect to the supervision of the children.

If a child is injured in a private, public, or religious based day care center, it is important for the parent to consult with a Child Injury Lawyer as to the applicable rules, regulations, and rights of the injured child. Often times, there are concerns and issues involving medical bills, medical treatment, lost wages of the parent, future medical treatment, pain, suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and the future care and supervision of the child.

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, Child Abuse / Neglect, and other topics. While the book is no substitute for legal representation by a Child Injury Lawyer, the book has some basic information and points for a parent to consider when making a decision to pursue a claim or case for personal injuries resulting from the carelessness or negligence at a day care center. Get this book for free at The ABCs of Child Injury.

Parents seeking legal representation for a day care injury case are often concerned about the cost and fees associated with hiring a lawyer. Fortunately, there are Child Injury Lawyers available in most communities who will accept representation of a day care injury case on a contingency basis. This means that the case will be handled on a No Recovery - No Attorney Fees basis. Furthermore the initial consultations on child injury cases are free of charge. Get the help you need today for a child injury matter and contact the Child Injury Lawyer today.