By Benjamin A. Klopman, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Washington D.C. and other areas, infant deaths from accidental strangulation and suffocation rose over a twenty year period between 1984 and 2004. These deaths resulted from a parent, adult or another child accidentally strangulating…
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Three Boys Charged for Beating 10 Year Old Neighbor (Alex Ayers) in Cockeysville Maryland
By Benjamin A. Klopman, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Unfortunately, bullying has been around for years and despite all the advances in Maryland and the rest of the United States – bullying continues to be a problem that can and does result in serious…
Oregon Parents on Meth Had 5 Unrestrained Children in Car
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Parents have a special responsibility and duty to raise their children and provide for their health, safety and welfare. Driving children around town on drugs is truly a dangerous situation. Furthermore, drug use and abuse distract from a parent’s responsibility…
Former Golf Coach for Lon Morris College in Texas Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Charges
By Brooks P. Lynn, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Barry Dean Griffin, age 39 – the former golf coach of Lon Morris College in Texas pled guilty to charges of possession of materials involving sexual exploitation of a minor. The Texas criminal investigation revealed…
Dangers of Third Hand Smoke to Children’s Health Identified by Medical Experts
By Ryan E.Alekman, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Parents and caregivers who smoke often try to blow the smoke away from their children. This provides a false sense of safety to parents who think that they can keep harmful smoke from their children. Unfortunately,…
Georgia Governor Proposes Immunity for Drug Companies Who Sell FDA Approved Drugs
By Stephanie F. Brown and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network For children in Georgia injured by prescription and over the counter drugs, Georgia’s Governor wants to deny them their right to recovery if the drugs were FDA approved. In an effort to encourage business in Georgia,…
Parents in Oklahoma City File Medical Malpractice Lawsuit for Wrongful Death of Teenage Daughter – Heather Harkness
By Roy S. Dickinson, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network The Associated Press has reported that a lawsuit has been filed by the parents of Heather Harkness for her wrongful death. The surgeon, anesthesiologist, and hospital were named as defendants in the lawsuit. Heather Harkness,…
Georgia Dog Bite Statute – What Is Required to File a Claim or Lawsuit for a Dog Bite Injury?
By Stephanie F. Brown and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Lawsuits and insurance claims filed on behalf of children bitten by a dog are controlled by Georgia Code Section 51-2-7. This statute recognizes that the dog’s owner may be held liable for injuries caused by their…
Iowa Father Arrested for Giving Teenage Son Steroids
By Thomas J. Duff, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Iowa and Other States, teenagers are taking steroids to try to get one step up on the competition in sports, body building and other pursuits. Medical studies have shown that steroids can have serious…
Green Bay, Wisconsin Mother Committed to a Mental Health Facility After She Tried Out for High School Cheerleading Team
By Jonathan Safran, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Wisconsin and other States, most mothers age gracefully and comfortably say goodbye to their teenage and high school years. Some never get over high school and dream of going back to their glory days. One…