Child Injury Lawyer Blog

By Steven Smith, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

In New York and other States, wrongful death cases are filed to pursue damages / compensation for the death of a child. In Oyster Bay Town / Nassau County, it was reported that Oleksandr Safronov, age 15, dies when he was hit and killed by an automobile as he was skateboarding in Syosset, New York. The New York wrongful death lawsuit alleged, in part, Oyster Bay Town and Nassau County were negligent in their maintenance of the sidewalk area. In particular, the lawsuit / complaint alleged that the sidewalk was "impassable" which, in turn, caused Oleksandr to ride his skateboard into the street. See Wrongful Death Lawsuit filed in Nassau County, New York.

Wrongful death cases, claims, and lawsuit can be very complicated. A Child Injury Lawyer can help guide a family through the process and provide advocacy to the family regarding the wrongful death of the child. Wrongful death cases can present themselves in many forms including automobile accidents, day care injuries, pedestrian injuries, bicycle injuries, medical malpractice, and other causes.

It is well known that children often times lack good safety awareness and judgment. While a child (certainly an older child) may bear some responsibility for the injuries, most States have comparative fault standards in place. In other words, even if the child was partially negligent or at fault, the parents can still pursue a claim or lawsuit on behalf 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 Automobile Accidents, Medical Treatment / Medical Bills, Damages / Compensation, and other topics. You can receive a free copy of this book at The ABCs of Child Injury.

The State of Kentucky will release child death / child fatality reports to the public. This information can help researchers and child safety advocates make recommendations as to measures to take to prevent or at least reduce the number of child abuse related deaths that take place in Kentucky and other States. See State of Kentucky to Release Child Abuse Records.

When a child dies as a result of the negligence or fault of another person, business, school, or government entity, there are many issues and questions faced by a family. Some child related deaths result in criminal prosecutions. Some also result in civil wrongful death claims and lawsuits. It is often times helpful to have the advice, consultation, and representation from a Child Injury Lawyer when a child dies as a result of the negligence or fault of others.

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, Medical Bills / Medical Treatment, Damages / Compensation, and other topics. You can receive this book for free at The ABCs of Child Injury.

By J. Rock Palermo, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

In Louisiana and other states, children are the unfortunate victims of dog bite attacks. With dog ownership comes responsibility for the control of the dog. It is important for dog owners to maintain control of a dog. Many dog bite incidents are preventable with better preventive measures put in place by the dog owner. Fencing should be secure and dog leashes should be used when dogs are off of the owner's property.

When a child suffers injury as a result of a dog bite incident, there are often times many issues and questions faced by the family of the child. A Child Injury Lawyer can help a family get through the issues with advise, consultation, and representation.The book titled - The ABCs of Child Injury - Legal Rights of the Injured Child - What Every Parent Should Know has chapters on Dog Bite Injuries, Medical Treatment / Medical Bills, Damages / Compensation, and other topics. A free book can be obtained by a parent or other concerned person at The ABCs of Child Injury.

In Lafayette Parish Louisiana, a dog bite incident was reported. A deputy sheriff and an 8 year old boy were bitten by a Pit Bull breed dog. It was reported that the boy was playing with three Pit Bull breed dogs when one of the Pit Bulls became aggressive and bit the boy on the shoulder. Officers responded to the scene when one of the dogs bit the police officer. See Dog Attack Reported in Louisiana.

By Steven Smith, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

In New York and other States, hazing is a tradition or problem that continues to victimize children in elementary school, middle school, and high school. In many instances, the tradition or initiation of hazing goes unpublished and there is a degree of tolerance for the bad acts of members, athletes, or students who commit these bad acts. Many schools have anti-hazing policies and procedures in place. The enforcement of these policies and procedures is not so easy and it a challenge to spot hazing activities and to punish the wrongdoers.

A Child Injury Lawyer can advise, consult, and represent the hazing victim in a case against the bullies, homeowner's insurance, school, and other possible defendants. There are a myriad of problems associated with hazing activities. The victims of hazing often suffer physical and / or emotional personal injuries. In some instances, serious personal injuries and even wrongful death result from hazing related activities.

It was reported in Warsaw New York that two high school wrestlers were charged with crimes involving alleged hazing acts that took place in a locker room. The victim suffered a broken jaw as a result of the hazing related activities. The charges were filed after a criminal investigation that included almost 30 interviews. The Wyoming County District Attorney filed the charged against a 16 year old and a 17 year old. The students charged reportedly bullied two other students into fighting against each other. The inverstigation also uncovered evidence in the form of a mobile phone video of at least a portion of the fight. The students charged will be entitled to representation by a New York Criminal Defense attorney or the services of the public defender's office.

It is difficult for victims and their parents to deal with the aftermath of a hazing incident. There are many issues to address including continued attendance at the school, dealing with or being around the bullies involved in the incident, medical care / treatment counseling, and other issues. The book titled - The ABCs of Child Injuries - Legal Rights of the Injured Child - What Every Parent Should Know - has chapters on School Injuries, Homeowner's Insurance, Damages / Comnpensation, Medical Treatment / Medical Bills, and other topics. You can receive this book for free at The ABCs of Child Injury.

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

In Missouri and other States, the loss or death of a child is a parent's worst nightmare. The stress and trauma from the child's death is often times exasperated when the cause is unknown. It is event worse if an investigation later reveals that the death could have been prevented. When a child dies from unknown causes, an autopsy is typically performed to determine the cause, manner, and, yes, the preventability of the death of the child. While an autopsy will do nothing to bring back the child, the results of an autopsy can provide a family with needed answers in their time of grief. Furthermore, autopsy investigations and results can result in actions that end up protecting other children from similar deaths or personal injuries. Proving the causation of a child's death can be an extremely complicated medical and legal matter. Because of this, it is helpful to have the the advice, consultation, and representation of a Child Injury Lawyer on these matters.

In December 2011, Wal-Mart pulled a shipment of baby formula off the shelf in response to the reported death of a Missouri baby. In fact, the formula was removed from 3000 of Wal Mart's stores as a preventative measure if the formula played a role or was a causative factor in this child's death. The formula at issue was 12.5 ounce cans of Enfamil Newborn powder. While testing with the manufacturer - Mead Johnson Nutrition - showed that the lot was negative for bacterium prior to shipment, Wal Mart made the business decision to pull the formula off of the shelf pending further investigation and information. See Wal Mart Pulls Baby Formula Off Shelves of 3000 Wal Mart Stores.

Avery Cornett, a newborn, was transported to St. John's Hospital, after he was noted to be lethargic and appeared to have some kind of stomach ache. Testing later revealed that the child had Cronobacter Sakazakii which is a rare form of a bacterial infection. The child's condition deteriorated and he was put on life support. Avery died after the life support was discontinued.

It was reported that health department officials will be investigating this matter to determine what factors may have caused or contributed to the child's death including an analysis of the formula, water, and other environmental factors.

When a child dies or suffers personal injuries, there are often times many issues for a parent to deal with including potential legal and insurance issues. The book titled - The ABCs of Child Injuries - Legal Rights of the Injured Child - What Every Parent Needs to Know - has chapters on Damages / Compensation, Medical Bills / Medical Treatment, and other topics. You can receive a free book at The ABCs of Child Injury.

By Thomas Hastings, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

In Indiana and other States, drivers should slow down and stop as necessary when driving in or near school buses and school bus stops. Unfortunatly, children are at danger and risks for serious personal injuries and even wrongful death when people drive too fast or fail to otherwise stop when required at or near school bus stops. In Clay County, Indiana, it was reported that Logan Parr - age 15 - was in the process of walking across a street when he was hit by a truck. At the time of this pedestrian accident, it was reported that the school bus stop arm was extended which means that the drivers in the area should have stopped to allow the children to depart the bus and safely walk across the street. See Clay County Indiana Pedestrian Accident - Personal Injuries to Teenager Trying to Cross the Street.

Following the pedestrian accident, the teen was taken to St. Vincent's Clay Hospital for medical treatment for a injured leg and other personal injuries. The Indiana State Patrol responded to the scene of the pedestrian accident.

Many pedestrian accidents are preventable if drivers obey speed limits and otherwise pay attention to traffic condition, school bus stops, weather, and other factors. Children are put at risks when drivers are distracted or just simply ignore traffic conditions, speed limits, and / or the presence of pedestrians.

The book titled - The ABCs of Child Injury - Legal Rights of the Injured Child - What Every Parent Needs to Know - has chapters on Automobile Accidents, Damages / Compensation, Medical Treatment / Medical Care, and other topics. You can receive 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 and other States, children are the unfortunate victims of accidental shootings. It was reported in Fredericksburg Ohio that a 15 year old Amish girl - Rachel Yoder - was hit by a stray bullet. At the time of the tragic Ohio shooting, the girl was driving a horse drawn buggy. She was shot in the head. The work of police investigators determined the probable cause of the shooting death of this girl. Apparently, a man shot a rifle into the air approximately 1.5 miles away from where the bullet hit Rachel Yoder. A full investigation will be conducted to determine if the ballistics from the gun match the bullet that ended the life of the Amish teen. See Accidental Shooting of Amish Teen Reported in Ohio.

Accidental shootings are unfortunate statistics that can and do have a lasting effect on the family, neighborhood, church, and community. Nothing can prepare a parent for the news that a child has fallen victim to an accidental shooting or some other incident that ends the short life of the child.

The accidental shooting death of Rachel Yoder should serve as a reminder to all to keep guns secure and to avoid discharging a gun except in remote locations or gun ranges where a stray or errant shot does not put a person in danger of personal injuries and / or death.

The book tiled - The ABCs of Child Injury - Legal Rights of the Injured Child - What Every Parent Should Know - has chapters on Damages / Compensation, Medical Treatment / Medical Care, and other topics. You can receive this book for free at The ABCs of Child Injury.

By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

CNN reported that the University of Vermont suspended a fraternity for posting a rape survey online. The rape survey was no laughing matter to the university or the national fraternity. The university and the national fraternity of Sigma Phi Epsilon made it clear that acts that demean women were unacceptable and would not be tolerated. See Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity Chapter Suspended After Posting of Rape Survey.

Unfortunately, there are assaults and rapes that take place on college campuses and elsewhere. Any act that makes light of or fun of such a serious and harmful incident should be dealt with harshly. Students should be provided with an educational environment that is safe and free from acts that are harassing or harmful in nature.

In addition to sexual assaults, college students are sometimes the victims of hazing acts by other classmates and /or fraternity / sorority members. There is no real purpose or utility to any acts that harass or demean another student. While there are rules and regulations against hazing acts at most every university and school, hazing incidents continue to be reported. At times, it can be difficult to go against the will or acts of a group but when it comes to hazing - action should be taken so that current hazing acts stop and future hazing acts are prevented.

Often times, bad conduct and hazing go on for years at universities, high schools, and other locations. The dangers and risks of hazing and poor conduct only come to light when there is a serious personal injury and, in some cases, the untimely and preventable death of a student / child.

The book titled - The ABCs of Child Injury - Legal Rights of the Injured Child - What Every Parent Should Know - has chapters on School Injuries, Damages / Compensation, Medical Care / Medical Treatment, and other topics. You can receive a free book at The ABCs of Child Injury.

By Stephen New, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

In West Virginia, day care centers and child care centers have a duty to provide children with a safe and clean outdoor and playground environment. Pursuant to Title 78 - Legislative Rules - Department of Health and Human Resources - Division of Human Services - Child Care Centers Licensing - Hazards - Section 20.4.C, the Child Care Center has a duty to ensure that the play area for the children are well drained and free of debris. Furthermore, the child care center shall provide an outdoor environment that is clear of hazards including pits and abandoned wells, tree roots, appliances, and all other potential hazards including heat pumps, air conditioning units and external wiring, meters and telephone boxes. These areas shall be kept inaccessible to the child. The children enrolled in a day care center shall also be protected or kept away from moving vehicles when playing outside at the child care center. In addition, the soil of the playground area shall be free from any level of toxic chemicals and substances.

By Stephen New, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

In West Virginia, day care centers / child care centers are regulated by the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources. The definition under West Virginia law as to what constitutes a child care center is quite broad and includes the following:

A facility maintained by the state or any county or municipality thereof,
or any agency or facility operated by an individual, firm, corporation, association or organization, public or private, for the care of thirteen (13) or more children for child care services in any setting, if the facility is open for more than 30 days per year per child.

The following are exceptions to the above definition:

*A kindergarten through grade twelve education program, that is operated by a public
school or that is exempt from the compulsory school attendance law by the state department of education;

*A West Virginia Pre-K classroom operated by a county Board of Education in a public
school setting;

*Any other kindergarten, preschool or school program that operates with sessions not
exceeding four (4) hours per day for any child;

*An individual or facility that offers occasional care of children for brief periods while
parents are shopping, engaging in recreational activities, attending religious services or engaging in other business or personal affairs;

*Hospitals or other medical facilities that are primarily used for temporary care of
children for treatment, convalescence, or testing; and

*Persons providing care solely for children related to them.

See Title 78 - Legislative Rules - Department of Health and Human Resources - Division of Human Services - Child Care Centers Licensing.

By Stephen New, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

In West Virginia, parents rely on day care center / child care centers to watch over or supervise their children while they are at work. It is vital that day care centers follow the applicable West Virginia laws and regulations. In addition, it is just as important that the day care center and its staff use everyday common sense and good judgment when supervising children. Pursuant to Title 78 - Code of State Rules - Department of Health and Human Resources - Division of Human Services - Section §78-1-3.2 Definitions - Adequate Supervision, a day care center has a duty to provide adequate supervision which is defined as "the observation, oversight, and guidance of the individual child or groups of children, by the staff member taking responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child or group of children so that the staff member is close enough to intervene, if necessary, to protect the child from harm. Adequate supervision requires the staff member’s physical presence, knowledge of the ]child’s program of activities, individual needs, habits, interests and special problems, if any, and the acceptance of accountability for the child’s or groups of children’s care."

West Virginia day care centers / child care centers should follow this regulations as well as the other regulations set forth by West Virginia Law and enforced through the Department of Health and Human Resources. By providing each child with "adequate supervision", many incidents leading to personal injuries or harm to a child can be avoided.

By Steven Smith, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

In Potsdam, New York, the Watertown Daily Times reported that a day care center was cited with violations of day care laws and regulations. The New York Office of Children and Family Services is the New York government agency charged with licensing and supervising day care center. It was reported that Build Blocks Day Care Center was cited with over two dozen violations over the past two years. See N New York Day Care Center Cited with Violation of Day Care Regulations. It was noted in the article that the violation of a day care regulation does not necessarily mean that a facility is a "good" day care facility or a "bad" day care facility. This is probably an accurate statement; however, compliance with New York day care standards including those pertaining to safety, playgrounds, staffing, and supervision can help prevent or avoid many incidents that do cause serious personal injuries to children enrolled in a day care program.

It can be quite difficult for a parent to deal with an unexpected child injury that takes place at a New York day care center or child care center. The book titled - The ABCs of Child Injury - Legal Rights of the Injured - What Every Parent Should Know - has chapters on Day Care Center Injuries, School Injuries, Damages / Compensation, Medical Treatment / Medical Bills, and other topics. To receive a free copy of this book, go to The ABCs of Child Injury.

By Scott Zahler, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

In Brunswick, Georgia, a serious automobile accident / school bus accident took place when a school bus hit a car. Due to the impact, the car and its driver were pinned by the larger school bus. See Glynn County School Bus Hits Car - Pins It Against a Tree Trapping Driver Inside. Police and rescue workers responded to the scene and were able to free the trapped driver from the vehicle. Thereafter, the injured driver was taken to a Savannah hospital for evaluation and treatment.

Driver safety is key for all drivers on Georgia roads. It is important for all drivers to pay close attention to speed limits, road signs, traffic conditions, and road conditions. When there is an automobile accident, there are often many issues and challenges faced by the injured driver or passenger. These include those related to medical care, medical treatment, medical bills, insurance claims, wage loss, and other compensation. It is often times helpful to have assistance and representation by a personal injury attorney to guide the injury victim through the claim. When necessary, a lawsuit can be filed to enforce the rights to compensation of the injured person.

By Stephen New, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

Pursuant to Section 17C-11A-4 of the West Virginia Code, all children under the age of 15 years old are required to wear a bicycle helmet In fact, it is unlawful for any parent of a child under the age of 15 in West Virginia to knowingly allow the child to operate or be a passenger on a bicycle without a proper fitting bicycle helmet. See West Virginia State Code.

Bicycle helmet laws vary from State to State. Furthermore, some counties and cities have their own helmet laws in place as well. Whether or not there is a helmet law in place in a certain State or City, it is always recommended by child safety advocates that children and all others riding a bicycle wear a protective helmet. Many serious head injuries can be prevented or at least lesseneed by wearing a proper bicycle helmet. It should be noted that a child can be injured in his or her driveway as well as any other location. Because of this, it is always a good idea to wear a helmet for short rides as well as long ones. Forming and enforcing the good habit of a child to wear a bicycle helmet is vital for the child's ongoing safety.

Some child safety advocates promote bicycle safety awareness by giving out helmets to children in the community. Stephen New is an attorney based in Beckley, West Virginia. His community service work focuses on child safety and, in particular, bicycle safety - bicycle helmets. See the website for Mr. New at West Virginia Community Service Project - Bicycle Helmets for Children.

By Sara Powell, Attorney & David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

In Phoenix, Arizona and other States, parents rely on day care centers to provide a safe and clean environment while the parents are at work. The day care center has a duty to provide consistent supervision so that the children are kept safe and free from dangers and hazards. Unfortunately, some day care centers put a child at risk for personal injuries when the supervision is lacking. It is vital that day care centers have policies, procedures, and safeguards in place to prevent children from wandering out of the facility. In Phoenix, Arizona, it was reported by the local news that a child wandered away from a day care center. Fortunately, the child did not suffer any serious personal injuries and was returned safely to the day care center and ultimately to the child's family. While there were no injuries reported, the risks were still there and actions should be taken by this facility to prevent future incidents of this nature. See Toddler Wanders from Daycare Center in Phoenix, Arizona.

It is a challenge to be a parent. There are challenges to finding the right day care center, finding the right babysitter, helping children with their homework, getting the child to right doctor, etc. . . It is even more challenging for a parent when a child suffers a personal injury as a result of the fault or negligence of another person, school, day care center, motorist, or other entity. The book titled - The ABCs of Child Injury - What Every Parent Should Know - has chapters on Day Care Center Injuries, School Injuries, Medical Treatment / Medical Bills, Damages / Compensation, Sports Injuries, and other topics.

By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

The U.S. PIRG (Public Interest Research Organization) released a report titled "Trouble in Toyland) that warns parents, school, day care providers, and others as to the dangerous of certain toys out on the market this holiday season. Toys can pose a risk to children due to choking hazards and / or toxic components like lead. It is important for parents to be on the the look out for these reports and other reports and warnings from organizations like the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. See Trouble in Toyland - List of Dangerous Toys.

Parents and day care providers should be careful when purchasing a toy and when accepting a toy as a gift for a child. Check the packaging for the age recommendations. Closely examine the toy and all contents on the box for small objects or sharp objects. Unfortunately, many children suffer serious personal injuries and, in some cases, death from unsafe toys.

By Scott Zahler, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

In Georgia and other States, teens engage in hunting activities. During most hunting trips or activities, there are no problems or injuries. Unfortunately, at times, an errant shot is fired and results in a serious personal injury and, in some cases, death to a hunter or bystander. A hunting accident was reported in Fulton County, Florida. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that a teen was accidentally shot when his gun discharged while he was hunting squirrels with his brother. The teenagers were hunting with .22-caliber rifles. The gun went off when the gun hit the ground and then hit the teen in the face/cheek. It appears that the teen will recover from these hunting related injuries. See Teen Shot While Hunting with Brother in Fulton County, Florida.

By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

In Pennsylvania, the first civil lawsuit has been filed against Jerry Sandusky, Penn State, and the charity founded by former Coach Jerry Sandusky. The victim, who is now 29 years old, alleged that Jerry Sandusky sexually abused him more than 100 times. It is anticipated that other lawsuits will follow by other victims of Jerry Sandusky. In an attempt to use public relations, Jerry Sandusky has given some interviews to major news outlets. He has admitted to "horsing around" and to "showers" with or near the boys. Mr. Sandusky's judgment was certainly poor and it appears that he continued his bad behavior or poor judgment for years without any appreciable intervention by the police, Penn State University, or any of his superiors at the college. It will be interesting to see what evidence is developed through the lawsuit as well as the criminal investigation that is currently pending. In light of the criminal investigation and the multiple reports from different victims / witnesses of Jerry Sandusky's bad acts, it is difficult to comprehend Sandusky's ongoing denial of any criminal or abusive conduct. Of course, Sandusky will be entitled to a criminal defense in the prosecution(s) against him. The case will result in a dismissal, plea deal, or trial. Since there appears to be plenty of evidence against him, it is unlikely that there will be a dismissal of the criminal charges. As such, the case will either be tried in front of a jury or will result in a plea deal. As for the civil case, there will be a settlement, trial, or court order establishing the case or throwing it out. Time will tell how all of these cases turn out. Hopefully, the truth will shine through and justice will prevail. See Sandusky Sued for Abuse in Pennsylvania.

By Robert Chaiken, Attorney & David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

In Texas and other States, drivers should exercise the utmost of caution when driving in or near an area of school bus stops. School buses are typically large, yellow vehicles that are easily seen. When a school bus stops, it should be obvious to all drivers in the area. Unfortunately, some drivers ignore the obvious presence of a school bus and put children in danger by reckless and careless driving. As a result thereof, children suffer serious personal injuries when they are hit by a vehicle in or near a school bus stop zone. See Texas Child Struck by Driver While Walking from School Bus.

A driver was recently arrested and charged with a hit and run collision after he hit a child walking home from school after getting off of a school bus. Ivy Pilgreen, a 1st grade student from Silsbee, Texas, suffered serious personal injuries and required care at the UMTB pediatric unit.

The book titled - The ABCs of Child Injury - Legal Rights of the Injured Child - What Every Parent Should Know - has chapters on Automobile Accidents, Medical Treatment / Medica Bills, Damages / Compensation, and other topics. A parent or other interested person can receive a free copy of this book at The ABCs of Child Injury.

By Steven Smith, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

In Buffalo, New York and other communities, it is vital that drivers follow traffic regulations and speed limits especially in areas where children are pedestrians or bicyclists. Unfortunately, many children suffer personal injuries and some even die due to the negligence of others. In Buffalo, New York, the Buffalo Police reported that a 9 year old child - Daspan Niroula - died after he was hit and killed by a day care bus. The boy's brother - Chandra Niroula - age 16 - stated that the bus ran a stop sign. Police will fully investigate the accident since a death resulted. The driver drove the bus for Lil' Workers Child Development Center, a state-licensed child care business run by Greater Works Christian Fellowship Church. See Boy Struck by Day Care Center Van - Police Investigating.

Pedestrian accidents are not always clear cut as to the liability or fault of the driver as compared with the pedestrian. Regardless of the outcome of the investigation, the untimely death of a 9 year old is tragic and a great loss for the family, neighborhood, and the community.

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 Bills / Medical Treatment, and other topics. A parent can obtained a copy of this book for free at The ABCs of Child Injury.

By Stephen New, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

In West Virginia, day care centers and child care centers are regulated by the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources. Title 78 of the West Virginia Code of State Rules governs the licensure and regulation of day care centers. The applicable provisions depend on the number of child in the facility and the type of services provided by the day care center. See Title 78 - Legislative Rules - Department of Health and Human Resources - Division of Human Services - Child Care Centers Licensing.

It is important that West Virginia Child Care Centers follow these rules and regulations and otherwise ask with due diligence to make sure that the children are supervised in a safe and clean environment. Parents, who are researching day care centers, should ask questions about prior inspections, violations, and surveys. Parents, who already have a child enrolled in a day care center, should frequently visit and keep updated on inspections, violations and surveys.

Unfortunately, some children suffer personal injuries while under the care and supervision of a West Virginia Child Care Center / Day Care Center. When a child is injured, there are often times many questions and issued faced by a concerned parent. 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, Medical Bills / Medical Treatment, Damages / Compensation, School Injuries, and other topics. A parent or concerned person can obtain a free copy of this book at Free Child Injury Book.

In Derry, New Hampshire and other communities, school bus drivers have a duty to drive safely and otherwise properly supervise the children on the school bus. It was reported that a school bus drive, Amy Weeden, was accused of stopping short which, in turn, caused two students to suffer personal injuries as a result of the braking. The incident was reported to police and Weeden was ultimately charged with disorderly conduct and assault. See Derry New Hampshire - School Bus Driver Stops Suddenly - Personal Injuries.

Parents rely on schools and day care centers to safely transport and otherwise supervise their children. From time to time, there can be challenges on the job for a teacher, assistant, school bus driver, and others charged with driving and / or supervising children. It is important for these adults with the fiduciary duty of caring for children to keep their calm and composure and always act in the best interests of the children. Safety first - safety always should be followed.

When a child suffers personal injuries as a result of bad acts or negligence of others, a claim and / or civil lawsuit may be pursued to enforce the rights of the injured 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, Damages / Compensation, Medical Treatment / Medical Bills, and other topics. You can receive this book for free at The ABCs of Child Injury.

By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

In Montana, a former 72 year old day care owner was convicted of criminal charges involving the sexual abuse of toddler. The Montana day care owner pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting the girl for a period of a yea and one half. Albert Gaub unfairly and immorally assaulted this child. See Day Care Owner Convicted of Sexually Assaulting Child. From news reports, it does not appear that the Defendant, Albert Gaub, came to terms of his crime or appreciated the magnitude of the harm done to the child. Fortunately, Mr. Gaub will now be "behind bars" and away from children.

In Montana and other States, many child abusers are still roaming the community undetected. Some criminals are very clever and are able to avoid detection and prosecution for a life time. It is quite frightening to know that there are people like Albert Gaub in any given community looking for an opportunity to harm a child.

When a child is injured in a day care center, parents often times need help and have a number of questions about the legal rights of the child. It is a shame and tragedy in many instances when a child is injured by the very people who have a legal and moral duty to watch over and keep children safe. The book titled - The ABCs of Child Injury - Legal Rights of the Injured Child - has chapters on day care center injuries, school injuries, damages/compensation, and other topics. The book can be obtained for free at The ABCs of Child Injury. The book is also available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and the Apple iBookstore.

By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

A common element in many homes can cause significant risk of injury to a child - the open window. Every year - over 5000 emergency room visits are reported that were necessitated when a child fell out of a window of a building. The Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio collected research and reported on the dangers of falls out of windows and resulting personal injuries to children. The danger can be easily removed by having window guards installed in the home, school, day care center, and other location frequented by children. It is also vital that adult supervision is provided in these settings. See Falls from Windows Cause Injuries to Children.

Child safety experts also recommend that homeowners, schools, and day care centers remove furniture away from window areas to prevent the wandering or curious child from using the furniture to gain access to the window sill area.

By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

There is a new trend out there that should cause concern to parents and child safety experts. The trend or recipe involves gummy bears (chewy sweet candy treats) and alcohol. Yes, candy mixed with alcohol is being consumed by teens as a way of "partying" and "having fun". Unfortunately, many teens lack good judgment to begin with. Then, you add alcohol to the mix and there are many risks to the teen as well as others if the teen decides to hit the road while under the influence of "alcohol". Whether alcohol is consumed through a beer bottle, wine glass, or gummy bear, the dangers are all there. See Drunk Gummies - Teens Soaking Gummy Gears in Vodka to Get a Buzz.

If a child is injured through the negligence of another person (adult or child), there can be legal ramifications both criminal and civil to such actions. The book titled - The ABCs of Child Injury - Legal Rights of the Injured Child - What Every Parent Should Know - has chapters on Medical Treatment / Bills, School Injuries, Automobile Accidents, Damages / Compensation and other topics. See Free Child Injury Book for Parents.