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Concussions and Youth Sports – What To Do – What To Look Out For

By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Millions of children participate in youth sports every year. Generally, participating in a team sport is a fun and pleasant experience. It can also be a great learning experience for a child. Team sports can help teach leadership, team work,…

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Georgia High School Football Player May Face Criminal Charges for “Battery” Committed During Football Game

By Scott Zahler, Attorney & David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network A 17 year old Georgia high school football player from Acworth, Georgia in Cobb County was charged with battery after he allegedly attacked an opposing team member. The alleged attack occurred during a football game between…

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Pediatricians Offer Advice for Children Playing Sports in Hot Weather

By Scott Zahler, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network After two Georgia high school football players died during practices of 90-plus degree heat, authorities began to explore whether the hot weather contributed to the death of these athletes. The nation’s largest pediatrician group says that…

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Incidents of Child Eye Injuries Increase Over the Summer Months

By Robert Chaiken, Attorney & David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Doctors in Texas believe that incidents of child eye injuries increase during the summer months. Doctors in Permian Basin said it could be anything from the lack of adult supervision to the lack of safety eye…

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12 Year Old Girl (Amber Kendrick) Tragic Victim of Hit and Run Accident in Jackson, Tennessee

By George Fusner, Jr., Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Amber Kendrick, 12-years-old, was tragicallly killed during a hit and run horseback riding accident when a motorist struck her horse in Madison County, Tennessee. According to the Madison Country Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred in…

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Capsized Sailboat Near San Diego, California Leads to Deaths and Personal Injuries

By Scott A. Marks, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In California and other States, boating can be a fun activity for family and friends. Boating can also be a dangerous activity and even a deadly one when a boat capsizes. Because of these dangers…

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Bounce House Uplifted in Marana Arizona – Serious Personal Injuries to 10 Year Old Girl – Importance of Anchoring and Other Safety Precautions

By Sara J. Powell, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network The proper anchoring of bounce houses is vital to the safety of children in Arizona and other States. Some weather can be predicted with the daily forecast. Of course, there are times when an unexpected…

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Youth Hockey Play – Body Checking – Should Rules Be Changed?

By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Some parents are calling hockey rings “arenas of aggression,” and there may be some truth to the novel nickname. One parent of a youth hockey player said his 12-year-old child had already sustained three concussions and multiple neck and back…

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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…

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Children’s Sports and Concussions – When Is It Safe for Child Athletes to Return to Play?

By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Child athletes sustain concussions more frequently than the average parent or coach would imagine. For example, take the recent situation of 11-year-old Rachel Ernst. Rachel was playing in a soccer game when Rachel and an opponent jumped for the ball,…

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