By Steven Smith, Attorney David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Nassau County, New York and other cities throughout the State, there are holiday festivals and celebrations. Grandparents, parents, and children celebrate the holidays together with food, song and dance. A good time is expected by all.…
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Crib Meshing and Crib Recalls – Troubling Statistics and Deaths as Reported by the United States Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
By Anthony Ferguson, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network For decades, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has warned about the dangers of crib meshing. Between 1978 and 1985 when crib meshing was more common, CPSC records document 15 deaths. While deaths related…
Are Day Care Centers in Maine Required to Carry Liability Insurance?
By Anthony Ferguson, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Are Day Care Centers in Maine required to carry liability insurance? The simple answer to this important question is Yes. Liability insurance will cover medical bills and the pain and suffering of an injured child that…
2 Year Old (Noah Thompson) Dies in Vinalhaven, Maine: Strangulation from Crib Mesh Covering – A Real Danger to Children
By Anthony Ferguson, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network While visiting Vinalhaven, Maine with his parents for the holidays, 2-year-old Noah Thompson died from strangulation after he entangled himself in a mesh covering placed on top of his crib. According to Maine Department of Public…
Dangers of Ice Storms and Roadways: Ice Storm Was a Factor in Traffic Death in Jacksonville, Arkansas
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Winter storms create driving hazards for drivers across the United States including those in Arkansas. In Central Arkansas, freezing drizzle recently resulted in a traffic death and the closure of several school districts. Lester Holmes, age 47, died from injuries…
Childhood Pranks in Ohio and Elsewhere Can Lead to Injuries, Death, and Criminal Charges / Arrests
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Teenagers like to have fun. Sometimes teenage fun is a prank on a friend, neighbor, or strangers. Pranks like throwing fruit, vegetables, rocks, eggs, and litter can literally lead to serious injuries and death. The Columbus (Ohio) Dispatch published a…
Child Maid Trafficking – Working Children Can Be Cheap Labor for Some Families
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network The Associated Press reported a very good but sad story about the trafficking of children for slave and indentured servant type of labor in the United States. The children were reported to work day and night with little to no…
Nevada Lawmakers Aim to Prohibit Text Messaging While Driving
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Nevada lawmakers are aiming at criminalizing text messaging while deriving. Seven states have taken the initiative and have out lawed text messaging while driving. Some other states outlaw text messaging for younger drivers. Text messaging can be very distracting when…
7 Year Old – Chelsea Maldonado – Dies from Fall from Fifth Floor Window in Apartment Building
By Steven Smith, Attorney David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network A tragic death recently took place in New York City, New York when a 7 year old handicapped child (Chelsea Madonado) fell out of the 5th floor window of an apartment complex. The incident took place in…
Assumption of Risks by Georgia Child Gets Case Thrown Out for Wrongful Death
By Stephanie Brown, Attorney, and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In the Georgia and other states around the nation, there are negligence, liability, or fault laws in place. Some States have more favorable laws and rulings in place that others for children and families seeking compensation…