By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network It was reported by the Associated Press that Roman Polanski will be placed under house arrest pending the decision of the Swiss Justice Ministry to extradite Mr. Polanski back to Los Angeles, California to face criminal charges for the rape…
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Expert Commission Reports that Roman Catholic Church in Dublin Covered Up Decades of Child Abuse by Priests
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Bishops of the Roman Catholic Church in Dublin had a duty and responsibility to look after, guide, and counsel their parishioners including children. Unfortunately, many of the Bishops used their authority and position to sweep or cover up years of…
Iowa Toddler (Chase Kloppenborg) Dies After Alleged Assault by Mother’s Boyfriend
By Thomas J. Duff, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Davenport, Iowa, two month old (Chase Kloppenberg) was taken off of life support at Iowa City Hospital according to Sergeant Frankie Wilson with the Davenport Police Department. Brian M. Fix, the mother’s boyfriend, has…
Child Injuries and Shopping Carts: Incidents of Injury and Prevention Tips
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In stores across America including Wal-Mart, Target, Winn Dixie, Publix, Walgreens, and Safeway, children ride in or on shopping carts. Many children see a shopping cart as a toy rather than a tool to gather shopping carts. Unfortunately, many children…
Bloomington Minnesota Day Care Provider Found Guilty – Baby Died in Day Care from Asphyxiation
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Day care providers in Minnesota and other States have a duty to properly supervise children in their case. In Bloomington, Minnesota, a jury recently returned a guilty verdict in a case that charged the day care provider (Doris Meeks –…
Car Crashed into Pennsylvania Day Care Center – Driver Distracted by Puppy in Car
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Port Carbon, Pennsylvania, a car crashed into a day care center that was full of children. Fortunately, the children escaped injury. It was reported that the driver was distracted by a puppy riding in the front seat. It is…
Maclaren (British Company) Baby Stroller Recall Announced
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network A baby stroller manufactured by Maclaren, a British Company, has been recalled. The strollers were sold between 1999 and 2009. Apparently, there were a number of complaints regarding a hinge on the stroller than caused injuries / amputations to children…
Children at Risk for Choking on Smart Parts and Toys – Duty of Schools and Day Care Providers
By Jonathan Safran, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Go down a toy aisle at Target, Wal-Mart and other stores and you will see hundreds of toys. Read the boxes and packaging of the toys sold and you should see an age recommendation for the…
New Jersey Child Care / Day Care Regulations – What Rules Apply as to Discipline and Corporal Punishment?
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 Resource and the Child Care Licensing Laws. There are specific rules / regulations pertaining to Discipline and Corporal Punishment…
Cambridge, Maryland Teen Beaten by Other Students at Cambridge-South Dorchester High School
By Benjamin A. Klopman, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Maryland and other States, schools should be a safe haven for children. Schools should be a place where children are able to learn and grow in an environment that protects their safety and well…