By Stephanie F. Brown and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In a bill introduced in the Georgia State Senate on January 15, 2009, the failure to wear a seatbelt would be considered as evidence against a plaintiff in a lawsuit arising out of an automobile accident.…
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Denver Colorado Mother Bounds Hands of Daughter Before Bedtime Arrested for Child Abuse
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Denver, Colorado, a mother, Danelle Daunchet, was arrested for child abuse for her nightly method of supervising and restraining her 10 year old daughter. Apparently, every night, Ms. Daunchet would zip tie her daughter’s hands and have her sleep…
Massachusetts Day Care / Child Care Centers – What Rules and Regulations Apply to Playground Areas?
By Ryan E. Alekman, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Massachusetts and other States, children in child care / day care suffer personal injuries on playgrounds and outside areas. Some personal injuries result from poor supervision or negligent inspection / maintenance of playground equipment.…
Massachusetts Day Care / Child Care Centers – Training Documentation of Child Care Providers
By Ryan E. Alekman, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Massachusetts, each child care licensee (owner / operator) must maintain records of training opportunities provided to or available for staff members. Training is vital for all child care providers so that each child is…
Georgia Day Care Centers – How to Look Up Information for a Day Care Center in Georgia?
By Stephanie Brown and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Before selecting a day care center for your child in Georgia and other States, it makes sense to do some research into the facility. Visit the facility and ask a lot of questions. Visit more than once…
New York Day Care Centers – Researching Day Care Centers though the Office of Children and Family Services
By Steven Smith, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In the State of New York, day care and child care centers are regulated by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services. In considering a day care center placement for your child or…
Brunswick. Georgia Man Arrested in 2 Year Old Boy’s Death
By Stephanie F. Brown and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Police in Brunswick (Glynn County) Georgia charged Bryon Patrick Nail, age 28, with murder for the death of his girlfriend’s 2 child old child. The child suffered head injuries while under the care of Mr. Nail.…
Cobb County, Georgia Teacher Admits to Sending Nude Pictures of Himself to 15 Year Old Student
By Stephanie F. Brown and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Christopher Michael Nicklis, a former teacher from Harrison High School, has admitted that he gave a 15 year old student a mobile phone. After giving the girl the phone, he began sending the teenager sexually explicit…
Miracle on the Hudson – Quick Thinking Pilot and Crew Save Lives of All Passengers
By Steven Smith, Attorney David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Only in New York can you be sitting in your office, looking out of the 35th floor window and see a jet airliner landing in the icy water below. That happened in New York recently when an…
Kentucky High School Football Coach Indicated for Heat Exposure Death of 15 Year Old
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Kentucky and other States, high school football is a taken very serious by school officials, parents, students, and the community. On August 20, 2008 – during the sweltering heat of summer, Max Gilpin, age 15 collapsed on the football…