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Indiana Teacher Fired from Job for Duct Taping Special Needs Child’s Mouth Shut

By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Special needs children / students need to have proper supervision and patience from teachers in Indiana and other States. In Lafayette, Indiana, a special need middle school teacher was fired by the school board for duct taping a student’s mouth…

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Racine Wisconsin Mayor Arrested on Five Felony Counts – Chats and Sex Talk with Teenagers

By Jonathan Safran, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network The Mayor of Racine, Wisconsin – Gary Becker – was arrested on five felony counts for his internet chats and arranging for a meeting with a 14 year old to have sex with the 14 year…

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Monkey Bars Often Times Result in Serious Child Injuries According to Boston Massachusetts Medical Study

By Ryan E.Alekman, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Monkey bars are placed on playgrounds in Massachusetts and throughout the United States. Children love hanging from, hanging upside on, crossing, standing on, and sitting on monkey bars. Many children enjoy the challenge and the height…

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ROP – Retinopathy of Prematurity – Blindness Can Be Prevented Through Early Diagnosis and Treatment – Legal Rights and Responsibilites

By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Studies conducted at Duke (North Carolina) University Eye Center and other facilities show that premature infants are at a higher risk for severe vision loss. It is vital that doctors identify those premature infants who are at risk for complications…

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Arizona Public School Strip Search Case Will Be Heard by the United States Supreme Court

By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In many school districts including the one in Tucson, Arizona, the school district or school board has a zero drug tolerance policy in the public school system. Crack, Meth, and, even aspirin are prohibited in the school system. There are…

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New York Mother, Who Drowned and Killed Three Children, Pleads Guilty by Reason of Mental Disease or Defect

By Steven Smith, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Mothers are supposed to care and protect their children – not drown and kill them. Tragically, Leatrice Brewer, age 28, did just that. Leatrice Brewer pleaded guilty by reason of mental defect or diseased for crimes…

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11 Year Old Boy Injured When BMX Style Bicycle Brake Fails in Derby (New Haven County) Connecticut

By Jeremy Vishno and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Derby, Connecticut, an 11 year old boy had just received his first new bicycle for Christmas. It was a BMX style bicycle, with grinding bars and front handle bars that could spin completely around, allowing for…

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Maryland Day Care / Child Care Centers – What Supervision Is Required by Child Care Staff?

By Benjamin A. Klopman, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network It is important for day care centers / child care centers to have a properly maintained building and facility in place to comply with the State Board of Education rules and regulations. It is also…

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Georgia Lawmakers Consider “Victim Pays” Bill – Proposed Law Would Be Detrimental to Child Injury Victims

By Stephanie F. Brown and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue has proposed legislation that will require the losing plaintiff / injury victim in a lawsuit to pay attorney fees to the defendant if the plaintiff’s lawsuit is dismissed as lacking “substantial merit.”…

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Ruling in Teacher – Student Sex Angers Parents and Child Advocates

By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network A State of Washington Court ruled this week that teachers can legally have sex with 18 year old students. This ruling ignited outrage among educators, parents, and psychologists among others. The Washington Court of Appeals ordered the dismissal of a…

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