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Bounce House Safety and Injuries – What Should a Parent Do If a Child Is Injured in a Bounce House?

By Steven R. Smith, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In South Glens Falls, New York, a horrific event unravelled right before the eyes of children, adults, and bystanders. During a 25 MPH wind gust, a bounce house lifted off the ground with three children…

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What are the Legal Ramifications When a Babysitter Hits and Injures a Child?

By Steven R. Smith, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In New York and other States, parents rely on family members, friends, neighbors, and others to serve as babysitters. While most babysitters are very caring individuals, there are some babysitters out there who lack the…

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Is a School, Day Care Center, City, County, Community Association, and / or Manufacturer Liable for Injuries Sustained on a Playground?

By Steven Smith, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Children are often times injured on playgrounds at schools, day care centers, community associations, counties, cities, and other locations. When a child suffers an injury at a playground, there may be a civil claim or case…

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Warsaw New York High School Wrestlers Charged with Hazing

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 In many instances, the tradition or initiation of hazing goes unpublished…

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Buffalo, New York – 9 Year Old Hit by Day Care Center School Van

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…

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Child Injury Reported in Monroe County (North Greece) New York

By Steven Smith, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Monroe County (North Greece) New York, a child injury was reported at the YMCA located on Long Pond Road. Fire fighters / paramedics with Monroe County EMS responded to the YMCA and reported that a…

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Criminal Investigation in Orleans County New York Leads to Criminal Charges Against 15 Year Old for Sex Offense at New York Day Care Center

By Steven Smith, Attorney & David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network According to police, an investigation of an alleged sex offense at a privately run New York day care center has led to criminal charges against a 15-year-old. Chief Roland Nenni said that the youth was charged…

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Former Basketball Coach Finally Pleads Guilty to Crime of Sexual Abuse of Former Player

By Ryan E. Alekman, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network A former basketball coach for Christ the King men’s basketball team recently admitted to molestation allegations dating back to the summer of 1976. Former Coach Bob Olivia will receive five years probation for abusing his…

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Dangers of Concussions in Sports in New Jersey and New York

By Robert Fernicola, Attorney, Steven Smith, Attorney, and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network With increasing public awareness about head injuries due to game-related impact, it is no surprise that state legislatures are enacting laws to help protect youth athletes from sports-related brain injuries. With the start…

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Case of the Drowsy Babysitter on NyQuil – Baby Drowns in a Bucket of Water

By Robert Fernicola, Attorney, Steven Smith, Attorney, and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Kristal Khan, a babysitter from Queens, New York, ran an unlicensed day care center out of her home. She is accused of becoming extremely drowsy and falling asleep after drinking NyQuil cold medicine…

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