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Can a Case or Claim Be Pursued Against a School, Day Care Center, or School for a “Near Drowning” Incident?

By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network During summer months as well as other times of the year, children enrolled in schools, day camps, day care centers and summer camps often visit community pools, water parks, and other swimming areas. Some schools, summer camps, and day care…

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What are the Dangers or Risks of Injuries and Drowning in Lakes, Rivers, Ponds, and Oceans?

By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network What are the dangers or risks of injuries and drownings in lakes rivers and ponds? Summer time is filled with picnics, vacations, and swimming in most parts of the United States. On any typical weekend, including holiday weekends over the…

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Swimming Pool Safety for Children – What Outside Barriers / Fences Should Be In Place to Protect Children from Drowning Related Injuries and Deaths?

By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network The Pool Safety Campaign emphasizes the importance of installing barriers around outdoor swimming pools. By doing so, parents are limiting pool access to adults only. This is the best way to keep children safe. A successful pool barrier prevents a…

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Phoenix Arizona – Special Needs Child Left in Hot Van at Day Care Center

By Sara Powell, Attorney & David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Quest Alliance, a day care center for special needs children located in Phoenix, Arizona, is charged with negligence for the second time after 6-year-old Tanner was left in a hot van, in the middle of the…

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Risks of Injuries to Children During Good Weather

By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network It has been said that good weather may increase a risk of injury to children. The B.C Children’s Hospital and B.C Ambulance Service have recorded a list of summer safety tips for parents and caregivers. Good weather tends to bring…

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Near Drowning Leads to Shut Down of Western Pennsylvania Day Care Centers

By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network A near drowning of a seven-year-old boy has caused the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare to shut down three western Pennsylvania day care centers. Allegedly, a young boy almost drowned during an overnight camping trip and was saved by a…

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Dangers of Facebook – Distraction Can Lead to Serious Personal Injuries and Death to Children – Mom Sentenced to 10 Years for Accidental Drowning in Colorado

By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Shannon Johnson, of Weld County, Colorado, was sentenced to 10 years in prison followed by 5 years mandatory parole in relation to the drowning of her 13-month-old son. Johnson, 34, pleaded guilty to child abuse causing death in March 2010.…

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Dangers of Ponds and Lakes in Residential Neighborhoods

By Scott Zahler, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Georgia and other States, there are dangers in most residential communities. What is one of the most common dangers? Ponds and lakes are among the most common dangers in residential neighborhoods. While the scenery and…

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Drownings of Teens Reported Near Smelt Sands State Park in Lincoln County, Oregon

By Joshua Shulman, Attorney, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network The Oregon State Police believe that two teenage boys drowned after waves swept the boys off a rocking outcropping and into the ocean. According to Lt. Gregg Hastings, the body of 18-year-old Connor Gregory Ausland…

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Charlotte North Carolina Child Nearly Drowns in Family Pool – Dangers of Pool in Even Shallow Water

By John Jensen, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network A little girl, believed to be about 3-years-old from Charlotte, North Carolina, is clinging on to life after falling into her family’s in-ground pool. The child was playing with her parents outside in the family’s backyard…

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