By Jonathan Safran, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Deputy sheriffs in Madison (Dane County) Wisconsin recently arrested 8 different drivers in various incidents in and around Madison, Wisconsin for OWI (Operating While Intoxicated). While there was no special task force or overtime put in…
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Dangers of Parades to Texas Children: Tragic Death of 11 Year Old (Aaliyah Carter) in Beaumont Christmas Parade
By Brooks P. Lynn, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Parades are places for celebration. Parades are also places of tragedy far too often for young children who are in the parade or merely watching the parade. In a Beaumont Texas Christmas Parade, Aaliyah Carter…
Indiana Mom Scratches Derogatory Word on Son’s Forehead – Criminal Charges Filed
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network A Delaware County, Indiana mother (Sherri Feuston) was recently charged with neglect of a dependent, battery, and confinement. Prior to sending her 9 year old son to work, Feuston held down her down and scratched the b—– word on her…
Liability for Dog Bites to Children in Alabama
By Scott Soutullo, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network The State of Alabama has special laws in place pertaining to the liability of owners for dog bites. Children in Mobile, Birmingham and other Alabama cities and towns are especially at risk for serious injuries from…
New York Public School Slavery Lesson by Teacher Upsets Teen and Angers Parent
By Steven Smith, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network A New York middle school teacher (Ellen Bernstein) at Haverstraw Middle School in Rockland County decided to illustrate concepts of slavery with two teen students by binding the students. One student was white and one was…
City Youth Curfews Can Impact Juvenile Crime in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Other Cities
By Jonathan Safran, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network The City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and other communities have instituted curfews for children / teens in an effort to protect children and to reduce crime. Parents often times face a battle with strong minded teens who…
Wilton Maine Toddler (Matteo Hanson) Dies From Fall Down a Flight of Stairs
By Anthony Ferguson, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Wilton, Maine is a nice town that was incorporated in 1803. Unfortunately, this small town was the site of a tragic death of a 17 month old boy (Matteo Hanson) who died after a fall down…
Holiday Shopping Can Be Tragic and Deadly in New York
By Steven Smith, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Black Friday is traditionally the busiest shopping day of the year at Florida retail stores as well as stores around the country. Stores try to get a jump on the holiday / Christmas shopping season by…
KCCI Des Moines Iowa TV Station Reports on Distracted Drivers – Dangers to Iowa Children
By Thomas J. Duff and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network KCCI Des Moines Iowa TV Station did an excellent study and program on distracted drivers. Distracted driving can result from common everyday activities that do not exactly combine well with the physical and mental requirements of…
North Carolina Teen Hit by Train and Dies While Listening to MP3 Player
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Joshua Lee Phillips, a 16 year old, died recently when he was hit by a train in Cramerton, North Carolina. The conductor of the train saw Joshua and blew the warning horn. Unfortunately, Joshua did not hear the warning horn…