By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In New Mexico and other States, most parents believe that their children are safe from harm while tucked into their own beds. In Albuquerque, New Mexico, parents received quite a scare recently when a car crashed into the apartment complex.…
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New Jersey Bill Seeks to Make Furniture and Homes Safer from Falling Furniture and Televisions
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In New Jersey and other States, children are put in danger every day from unanchored televisions and heavy furniture that are prone to tipping over. Every year, children sustain serious personal injuries and even death when a television or piece…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Recommends that South Dakota, Arizona and Florida Enact Booster Seat Laws for Children
By Scott Soutullo, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is recommending that three states (South Dakota, Florida, and Alabama) enact or pass legislation to require booster seats for children through the age of seven. According to the NHTSA,…
New Zealand Mother Charged with Causing Brain Damage to Child for Bed Wetting
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network A New Zealand woman (Itupa Julie Mikaio – age 40) has been charged and is being tried for causing serious personal injuries including head injuries to her three year old son. Prosecutors state that this mother beat her child because…
Back Over Accident in Provo, Utah – Neighbors / Bystanders Save Child From Serious Personal Injuries
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Utah and other states, driveways are a very dangerous area for small children especially toddlers who have mobility but limited to no sense of danger. In Provo, Utah, it was reported that a 16 month old child was hit…
Boise, Idaho Children Removed by Sheriff’s Office from Dirty Home
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Boise, Idaho, children were removed by the Sheriff’s office after a search warrant revealed dirty / squalid conditions at the home. The parents (Stacey Marie Cox and Michael Cox) were living in the home with four children ranging from…
Ohio Day Care Workers Paid Under Minimum Wage (Dangers of Underpaying Child Care Staff)
By Will Brown, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network The State of Ohio has filed a lawsuit against one of the largest day care center chains in the State alleging that Angels Learning Center failed to pay many of its child care workers according to…
Teacher from Curran Middle School (Bakersfield California) Arrested on Intoxication Charge
By Scott A. Marks, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In California and other States, parents send their children to school with an expectation that there will be supervision and instruction in a safe learning environment. In Bakersfield, California, a sixth grade teacher was recently…
Fire Strikes and Destroys Bel Air, Maryland Day Care Center (Celebree Learning Center)
By Benjamin A. Klopman, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Bel Air, Maryland, a fire struck and destroyed a day care center – Celebree Learning Center. It was reported that the fire may have started in the bathroom. At the time that the fire…
Rating System Provides Parents with Valuable Information about Day Care Centers
By Kevin Leach, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Virginia has a voluntary program in place that rates day care centers on a 4 star scale. The name of the Virginia program is the Virginia Star Quality Initiative. At this time, there are 31 day…