By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Oregon and other States, small children are at risk for drowning. In addition, teens are at risks as well depending on the waterway, extent of supervision, and strength and skills of the swimmer. A teen swimmer has been reported…
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Boating Accident Kills Child in Hancock, County, Mississippi
By Jay Foster, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Mississippi and other states, children enjoy boating activities over the summer. Unfortunately, some children suffer serious personal injuries and, in some cases, deaths from boating accidents. On the Jourdan River in Hancock County, Mississippi, Madison…
Panel Urges Stricter Booster Seat Laws for Children Ages 5 through 8
By Sara J. Powell, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Children ages from 5 to 8 would benefit from having a booster seat law in place for every State according to a federal safety board. Only Arizona, South Dakota, and Florida do not require booster…
Lewiston Maine Woman (Rachel Metivier) Killed in New Hampshire Automobile Accident – Two Young Child Suffer Serious Personal Injuries
By Anthony Ferguson, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network The 4th of July holiday time period results in heavy traffic and a number of automobile accidents and deaths on roads in Maine, New Hampshire and across the United States. In New Hampshire, a Lewiston, Maine…
New York Mother Faces Criminal Charges for Suggestive Craigslist Ad About Daughter’s 9 Year Old Rival
By Steven Smith, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network A New York mother is facing criminal charges for stupid and immature acts of posting information regarding her daughter’s rival on Craigslist. It should be noted that the rival is only 9 years old. The mother…
Texas Teen Accidentally Shoots and Kills Sister
By Brooks P. Lynn, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network A combination of children / teens and firearms can often times lead to tragic consequences. In Galveston, Texas, a 16 year old Texas girl not only has to face the trauma of losing a sister…
6 Year Old Boy Suffers Burns from Sparklers in Hartford, Connecticut
By Jeremy Vishno, Attorney, and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Most people may think that sparklers are harmless. Unfortunately, any object that is ignited can lead to serious burns for children. In Hartford, Connecticut, a 6 year old boy from Waterbur suffered second and third degree…
People Injured by Fireworks in Birmingham, Alabama
By Scott Soutullo, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Alabama and other States, many people including children were injured by public and private fireworks displays. In Birmingham, Alabama, it was reported that at least 5 people were treated by the Callahan Eye Foundation Hospital…
Wisconsin Mother and 1 Year Old Son Die in Wadsworth Illinois Automobile Accident
By Jonathan Safran, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network A tragic automobile accident took place in Wadsworth, Illinois. A 24 year old mother (Nicole Polk) was driving with her two children, ages 1 and 2, on Interstate 94. Police reported that Ms. Polk crossed into…
Indiana Bridge Collapses During July 4th Celebration in Merrillville
July 4th celebrations are typically filled with celebration, picnic, and fireworks. Some celebrations around the Nation were also filled with fear and injuries. In Merrillville, Indiana, a wooden pedestrian bridge collapsed following a fireworks demonstration. It was reported that at least 16 people were taken to the hospital. It was…