By Thomas J. Duff, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network A 10-year-boy died as a result of a fatal head-on collision in Marshalltown, Iowa. The young boy was identified as Hunter Snider. Hunter’s residence was not publicly released but it was confirmed that he died…
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State of Montana Introduces New Day Care Rating Pilot Program
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In order to promote better training and quality in day care centers, the State of Montana recently introduced a pilot program called the Best Beginnings Starts to Quality Program. Statewide, there will be 125 Montana day care centers participating in…
Former Treatment Center Employee Arraigned on Child Abuse Charges in Martinsburg, West Virginia – Abuse Caught on Videotape Surveillance
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In West Virginia and other States, children are cared for and supervised at treatment facilities for emotional and behavioral problems. The facility and staff have a duty to provide consistent and compassionate care for these children. Unfortunately, some child care…
Debate: Religious Beliefs over Life Saving Medical Treatment – Philadelphia Pennsylvania Jury Convicts Parents of Criminal Manslaughter Charges
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Pennsylvania and other States, some parents grapple with the dilemma of following religious beliefs and directives versus medical testing and evaluations for their children. An adult can make decisions for himself or herself as long as they are competent…
How Should Infants be Supervised and Positioned for Naps in Day Care Centers? Legal Rights of Children and Legal Liability of Day Care Centers
By Kevin Leach, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Norfolk, Virginia, a church day care director was arrested and is being prosecuted for the death of a 7 week old child (Dylan Cummings) who died while under the care of Little Eagles Day Care…
Dangers of the Neighbor’s Dog – North Carolina Girl (Makayla Woodard) Dies in Dog Bite Attack
By John Jensen, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Waxhaw, North Carolina, a family and community are mourning the death of a 5 year old girl (Makayla Woodard) who was fatally attacked by the neighbor’s Pit Bull dog near the Downtown area. The incident…
Plainfield North High School Teacher Accused of Sex with Student
By David M. Baum, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network A 27-year-old teacher at Plainfiled North High School in Illinois is accused of having sex with a 16-year-old male student at the high school. The teacher was identified as Ashley Blumenshine. She was charged with…
Mother and Child Hit and Injured – Pedestrians Hit While Crossing Street in McKeesport, Pennsylvania
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Recently, a mother and her 8-year-old daughter were s struck by a truck while crossing a street in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. The collision occurred around 5:30 p.m. and many rescue vehicles arrived to the scene shortly after. Although neither the mother…
Crowded Parties with Alcohol – A Danger to Middle School and High School Students
By Scott Zahler, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Middle school and high school students like to gather around and socialize at parties and get togethers. Usually, there are no problems; however, when a party gets too big or has kids there who are careless…
Medical Care For a Child Injury – Urgent Care, Emergency Room or Pediatrician
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Las Vegas, Nevada and other cities, urgent care centers have opened as an alterative to traditional emergency rooms. Urgent care centers may be a good alternative to a local emergency room depending in the injury or condition involved, the…