By Scott A. Marks, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In an effort to keep kids out of foster care, the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services is giving abusive parents accused or suspected of abusing their children a second chance to…
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Recent Baby Product Recalls Prompt Stricter Regulations on Manufacturers
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network The Consumer Product Safety Commission has recently imposed new regulations on manufacturers of baby products. Industry insiders speculate that the new rules were prompted by a recent rash of baby product recalls. The rules, which were passed unanimously, will require,…
Safety Products for Guns – Rifle Reel, Barrel Bumper and Wrist Lanyard
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In the United States, there is a right to bear arms under the Second Amendment. With rights come responsibilities. These responsibilities include the safe use, storage and transportation of guns and fire arms. There are many companies that have produced…
Orangeburg County, South Carolina – Special Needs Teacher (Paul Jensen) Arrested on Two Counts of Child Neglect
By Aaron Edwards, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network After a ninety day investigation into abuse and neglect charges, Paul Jensen, a former Special Needs teacher, was charged with two counts of unlawful neglect towards a child or helpless person. He turned himself in to…
Risky Autism Treatment Based on Unscientific Test Results
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Chelation is perhaps the best know “alternative” therapy for Autism. Defeat Autism Now, an influential Autism advocacy group, calls the treatment “one of the most beneficial treatments for autism and related disorders.” Parents eagerly trade Chelation success stories on websites…
Dighton, Massachusetts – Five Year Old Boy Mauled in Dog Attack
By Ryan E. Alekman, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network A Massachusetts five year old boy and his seven year old sister were visiting family recently when the visit turned tragic. The family’s pet bullmastiff charged the children, wounding the little girl and seriously injuring…
National Study on Family Out of Pocket Expenses for Special Needs Children
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network A new study done by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and partially funded by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, has quantified the extra financial burden carried by low-income families with a special needs…
Five Signs Your Child With the H1N1 Virus (Swine Flu) Might Need to go to the Emergency Room
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Parents across the country are on high alert for the H1N1 virus, also called the swine flu. With stories of deaths from the disease on the news every night, it can be easy for parents to become alarmed. But the…
IKEA Recalls “Leopard” Highchair
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network A serious defect with restraint straps has led IKEA to recall its “Leopard” style baby highchair. Parents, who own a Leopard highchair, are advised to stop using it right away and return the chair to IKEA. They will receive a…
Radiological Society of North America – Parents and Caregivers Beware – Soda Pop Tops Still Present Choking Risks to Children
A story posted at Med Page Today covered the choking dangers of pop top tabs on soda cans. Years ago, the soft drink and beer industry made changes to the design of the pop top. The new design called the “stay tab” helped keep the pop top connected to the…