By Benjamin A. Klopman, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Officials in Howard, County Maryland voted to ban the use of tanning beds at salons / businesses by children under the age of 18. Child and health advocates argue that such tanning beds present a…
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School Aged Bullying Goes Well Beyond the Playground – Problems of Online and Mobile Phone Bullying
By Jonathan Safran, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Years ago in Wisconsin and other States, school aged bullying mainly consisted of bullying on the playground, hallways, and classroom. These days, the concept of school aged bullying has extended well past the walls of the…
Brockton, Massachusetts – Bed Jumping Incident Sparks House Fire, Leaves Thirty Three Homeless
By Ryan E. Alekman, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Many of us can remember our parents telling us not to jump on the bed when we were kids. It turns out that they were not just being spoilsports; a vigorous bed jumping session in…
New Jersey Child Care / Day Care Regulations – What Rules Apply as to Vehicle / Transportation Safety Practices?
By Robert Fernicola, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In New Jersey, child care centers and day care centers are regulated by the Department of Human Resources and the Child Care Licensing Laws. There are specific rules / regulations pertaining to vehicle related safety practices…
Bronx Mother Faces Manslaughter Charges for Drunk Driving Death of 11 Year Old Girl (Leandra Rosado)
By Steven Smith, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Carmen Huertas, a mother from the Bronx, New York, appeared in court regarding manslaughter charges for the death of 11 year old – Leandra Rosado. In October 2009, it is alleged that Ms. Huertas drank heavily…
Co-Sleeping Death of 6 Day Old Baby Leads to Criminal Charges Against the Mother
By Jonathan Safran, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Infants and babies are at risk for injury when co-sleeping and alcohol combine. In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a 6 day old baby died when the mother fell asleep or passed out on the couch at home. Rose…
Denton Texas Day Care Owner Indicted for Providing Police with False Information
By Robert Chaiken, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Texas and Other States, home based day care centers are subject to various rules and regulations. Many such rules and regulations pertain to limits to the number of children who can be cared for at…
WATCH – World Against Toys Causing Harm Reports List of 10 Worst Toys for Children
By Robert Chaiken, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network During the holiday season, parents, grandparents, other relatives, and friends purchase gifts for children. The toy aisles at Wal-Mart, Target, and Toys R Us are filled with busy shoppers intent on buying that perfect toy for…
Co-Sleeping with Baby / Infant Can Lead to Serious Personal Injuries According to Texas Child Protective Services and the Department of State Health Services
By Robert Chaiken, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Co-sleeping with a child can lead to serious personal injuries and death. What is Co-Sleeping? Co-sleeping is also referred to as the family bed. It is the practice involving babies and young children sleeping with one…
Child Airlifted for Medical Care After Being Left at a South Carolina Church
By Aaron Edwards, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network A child was left at a South Carolina church. After being left at church by a family member, friend or other person, church officials noticed that the child was lethargic. A person claiming to be the…