By Scott A. Marks, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Paul Sniffen, a 6-year-old boy, was finally identified as the boy who drowned in a public pool in Castro Valley, California while on an outing with his day care center. Paul was found in about…
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Toddler Drowns at Greenville, New York Day Care Center: Importance of Supervision and Safety Measures
By Steven Smith, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network New York State Police say Aaron Davies, a 2-year-old boy, drowned in an above-ground pool located in the backyard of the toddler’s residential daycare facility in Greenville, New York. Aaron and nine other children were cared…
How Safe Are Florida Day Care Centers? Beating of Toddler in Florida Day Care Center Raises Questions and Concerns.
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network A 13-year-old boy of Bradenton, Florida was arrested for the beating and the possible rape of a 22-month-old girl in a home-based daycare facility. Heather Lovett, the 21-year-old owner of the facility, left the teenage boy in charge of the…
Texting While Driving Now Banned in the State of Kentucky – Law Will Save Lives and Prevent Kentucky Automobile Accidents
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network It is now against the law in Kentucky to text while driving. If you are caught texting while driving you will only get a warning. However, starting January 1, 2011, you will be fined; $25 for the fist offense and…
Hamilton County Ohio Day Care Worker Sentenced for Illegally Drugging Children to Make Them Sleep
By Will Brown, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Pamela Hartley, a 56-year-old woman of Hamilton County, Ohio, was sentenced to 6 months in jail and banned from working in the childcare industry ever again. Hartley was one of two women who were accused of…
Pit Bulls Kept in Garage Maul 2 Year Old Boy to Death in Concord, California
By Scott A. Marks, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Steven Hayashi, 52, was arrested for child endangerment and possessing a mischievous animal that causes death or great bodily injury after his pit bulls attacked and killed a 2-year-old boy in Concord, California. Authorities say…
Legal Rights and Responsibilities: Deaths and Serious Personal Injuries Result from Missouri School Bus / Tractor
By Joseph R. Hillebrand Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Outside of St. Louis Missouri, a horrible bus accident was reported that involved two school buses, a semi truck, and a SUV. Tragically, two people died as a result of this bus / semi tractor…
Houston Texas 6 Year Old Dies as a Result of Child Abuse – Corporal Punishment by Father
By Robert Chaiken, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Alex McGowen Duncan, 34, was charged with murder after his son, 6-year-old Tekerrious “TK” Jackson died after suffering from severe bodily injury. Investigators say Duncan repeatedly beat his son in the chest because he would not…
ATV Accidents, Personal Injuries and Safety in Alaska
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network All-terrain vehicles seem to be the cause of several injuries among Alaska’s youth. In the month of July, the state has already reported three separate accidents. In one, a child riding an ATV collided with car sustaining only mild injuries.…
Florida Child Welfare Investigator Arrested for Allegedly Lying about Home and Child Checks
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network QuaKeita Anderson, a former investigator for the Florida Department of Children and Families, has been arrested on charges of misconduct and falsification of child-protective records that contributes to great bodily harm. According to a Florida DCF spokeswoman, the investigation found…