By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network A recent column by popular advice columnist Dear Abby brought out some heart-wrenching stories from her readers. They shared their personal tragedies suffered as a result of other drivers or even themselves using a cell phone to text or talk…
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Pedestrian Safety Rules for Children Can Help Avoid Personal Injuries and Deaths
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Tragically, children are injured and die every year while crossing the street. In some instances, the injuries are caused by driver inattention or driver distraction. In other instances, the injuries are caused in part by the child’s inattention or distraction.…
San Luis Obispo County California High Schools Institute Program to Better Deal with Student Athlete Concussions
By Scott A. Marks, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network San Luis Obispo County, California high school and doctors are using a program to help doctors and coaches better manage student athletes with concussions. The program provides brain testing for student athletes BEFORE there is…
Dangers of Chopsticks and Other Common Items – Chopstick Removed from Chinese Toddlers Brain
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network A common every day object like a chopstick or a pencil may seem harmless. However, these common objects can actually be very dangerous to infants and toddlers. A news story was reported from Beijing, China involving a 14 month old…
New York – Driving While Intoxicated With a Child – Felony
By Steven Smith, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In New York, it is now a felony to drive a vehicle while intoxicated with a child in the vehicle. Drivers, many are the very parents of the child in the vehicle, should refrain from driving…
Dangers of Drowning – George County Death of 10 Month Old in Bath Tub
By Jay Foster, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Mississippi and other States, most homes have a bath tub. Many parents may not realize that a bath tub is very dangerous to small children. Drownings in bath tubs continue to be reported. All children…
Texting Ban and Other Laws In Place for the State of Illinois
By David M. Baum, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Legislators in the State of Illinois are attempting to make the roads a little safer in Illinois by passing a ban on texting while driving law. It is not against Illinois law to drive while…
Important Safety Tip – Anchor Heavy Furniture, Televisions and Electronic / Computer Equipment
Many child injuries occurring in the family home can be avoided with better supervision and safety measures. Televisions, electronic equipment, and furniture can be quite dangerous when they tip over on a small child. Even though televisions over the years have become lighter in weight, the flat screen televisions can…
Swimming Lessons Reduce the Incidents of Drownings
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network It is January and many cities and States are bracing for the Winter chills and snows with the associated chilly weather. Other States like California, Florida, and Hawaii enjoy warm weather year round in most parts of the State. A…
Judge Rules that Roman Polanski Must Return to California for Sentencing
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network A California judge ruled that Roman Polanksi must return to California for sentencing. It is certainly interesting how Polanski and his attorneys have litigated and argued his case. What has been absent from the arguments and posturing of his attorneys…