Every year, there are numerous reports of infants or toddlers mistakenly being left in hot cars resulting in their untimely death. Children have mistakenly been left in hot cars usually from their parents forgetting to drop them off by a day care center on their way to work. The temperature…
In Utah and other States, children are the unfortunate victims of the negligent, distracted, and / or drunk drivers that cause serious personal injuries and in some cases wrongful death. Certainly, drivers should slow down in school zones, at bus stops, and at parks. Drivers should also proceed with caution…
Day care centers should be safe havens. For most children, a typical day at a child care center involves some adventure, snacks, and, yes, that all important nap. Unfortunately, and tragically for some toddlers, they do not return home at all following a visit to a child care center. These…
During the summer months, swimming is a wonderful activity for children. It can also be a dangerous one. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, drowning is listed as the top cause of death for children ages one to four years old. For older children ranging in age…
With a mobile phone or tablet in our hands most of the day, we now live in a world of almost endless distractions. While technology is wonderful and helpful, it also makes certain activities a bit more dangerous for children. Whenever a child is in or near water, there is…
In New York and other states, people wisely hire limousine and bus companies for parties, events, and celebrations. Rather than drink and then get behind the wheel of a vehicle, the safer way to travel is to have a professional, trained driver handle the transportation. However, at times, commercial drivers…
In Texas and other States, children are the unfortunate and tragic victims of day care center abuse, neglect, and carelessness. When a child is harmed in the form of personal injuries, there may be a case or claim pursued on behalf of the injured child for compensation or damages. This is…
By David A. Wolf, Attorney Child Injury Lawyer Blog In Virginia and other states, many parents rely upon day care centers to watch over their children during the work day. Many such day care centers are connected to or affiliated with a church or religious institution. Unfortunately in many states,…
By David A. Wolf, Attorney – Child Injury Lawyer Blog In Utah and other states, day care centers have a duty to provide a reasonably safe educational environment for the children enrolled in the program. It is important that the day care center follow all licensing requirements and have trained…
By David A. Wolf, Attorney – Child Injury Lawyer Blog One basic duty of every day care center is the duty of supervision. Many day care centers are located on her near busy roadways, streets, neighborhoods, and commercial developments. As such, the duty to supervise the children is vital the…