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Drag Race Leads to Death of Teen (Keshon Burdette) and Other Spectator

By Scott Zahler, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Georgia and other states, drag racing can turn deadly for the drivers and / or spectators. One such race caused the death of two spectators – Keshon Burdette – age 15 – and Kevin Johnson…

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Dangers to Children Trapped in Vehicles in the State of Georgia

By Scott Zahler, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Georgia and other States, children are the unfortunate victims every year of being left alone in a day care center bus or van. In hot weather States including Georgia and Florida, this can be especially…

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Warner Robbins, Georgia Day Care Center Where Three Year Old Died in Vehicle Was Unlicensed

By Scott Zahler, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Shelia Henderson operator of Sister-N-Sister Family Home Day Care Center in Warner Robins, Georgia has been charged with felony murder, second degree cruelty to children, involuntary manslaughter and reckless conduct. These charges stem from an incident…

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Georgia Day Care Center Teacher Arrested on Charges of Child Abuse

By Sctott Zahler & David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Angeles Westmorland, a teacher at a day care teacher in Paulding County, Georgia, was charged with battery after she allegedly bruised and scratched a 5-year-old boy all over his body. Westmorland was released on a $1,000 bond,…

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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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Georgia Day Care Centers – What Rules / Laws Apply to Equipment and Toys in Day Care Centers?

By Scott Zahler, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Pursuant to Rule 591-1-1.12 – Equipment and Toys- of the Georgia Rules and Regulations for Child Care Learning Centers, all indoor and outdoor furniture, activity materials and equipment shall be used with the following limitation: a).…

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Georgia Day Care Centers – What Rules / Laws Apply to Field Trips Away from Day Care Centers?

By Scott Zahler, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Pursuant to Rule 591-1-1.13 – Field Trips – of the Georgia Rules and Regulations for Child Care Learning Centers, parents shall be notified in advance by the center of a child’s participation in ANY field trip,…

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Georgia Day Care Centers – What Rules / Laws Apply to Swimming Pools and Water-Related Activities in Day Care Centers?

By Scott Zahler, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Pursuant to Rule 591-1-1.35 – Swimming Pools and Water-Related Activities – of the Georgia Rules and Regulations for Child Care Learning Centers, if a permanent swimming or wading pool is located on the center’s premises, the…

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Georgia Day Care Centers – What Rules / Laws Apply to Playgrounds in Day Care Centers?

By Scott Zahler, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Pursuant to Rule 591-1-1-.26 – Playgrounds – of the Georgia Rules and Regulations for Child Care Learning Centers, child care centers must meet certain criteria and requirements. First and foremost, the outdoor area must larger the…

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Georgia Day Care Centers – What Rules / Laws Apply to Required Reporting, Child Abuse, Accidents, and Injuries in Day Care Centers?

By Scott Zahler, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Pursuant to Rule 591-1-1-.29 – Required Reporting – of the Georgia Rules and Regulations for Child Care Learning Centers, the director or other designated person-in-charge in the director’s absence, is required to report or cause to…

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