By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network This past February, the United States Court of Federal Claims in Washington, DC handed down decisions in three test cases concerning childhood vaccinations and Autism. Their ruling was that vaccines, specifically the MMR vaccine and any vaccine with Mercury-based Thimerosal…
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Howard County, Maryland Officials Vote Bans Children Under the Age of 18 From Using Tanning Beds
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…
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…
Child Suffers Injuries from Fall from Second Story Window – Safety Precautions in Multi Story Homes and Buildings
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In South Wales, a child suffered injuries at his home when he accidentally fell from a second story window. The child was three years old. It was reported that the child suffered a possible skull fracture and a possible pelvic…
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…
Advice for Parents : What To Look For In a Day Care Center?
By Ryan E. Alekman, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Working parents have many challenge. One such challenge is to find a good day care center for their children while they are at work. It can be difficult to find a good day care center…
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…