By Stephanie F. Brown, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network The Georgia Supreme Court heard arguments recently in an appeal by a Georgia teacher who was convicted of having sex with a 16 year old student at her school. The teacher was convicted under Georgia…
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Religion versus Healthcare – What Is In the Best Interest of the Child? Wisconsin Parents Criminally Charged with Death of 11 Year Old Daughter
By Jonathan Safran, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Madeline Kara Neumann died at the tender age of 11 years old in Wisconsin. Madeline had an undiagnosed and untreated condition – diabetes. With proper treatment, Madeline could have and would have lived a long and…
Seven Year Old Shot in Liberty County, Texas Dies from Gunshot Wounds
By Brooks P. Lynn, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Liberty County, Texas, a seven year boy (Donald Coffey, Jr) was shot when a property owner believed that he was a trespasser. Tragically, Donald died from the gun shot wounds. Donald was shot in…
North Carolina Day Care Centers / Child Care Centers – What Standards Apply as to the Condition of Indoor Equipment and Furnishings?
By John Jensen, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Working parents and caregivers in North Carolina rely on day care centers to provide their children with a safe environment free from hazards and dangers. Standards are in place that regulation North Carolina child care centers…
Baby Sitter in Provo Utah Gets Up to 15 Year Prison Term for Child Abuse Homicide
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Utah and other states, parents entrust their children to baby sitters with the expectations and hopes that the child will be properly cared for and protected. Unfortunately, some children are harmed by babysitters due to lack of supervision, inexperience,…
New Ulm, Minnesota Mother Arrested for Depriving Son of Necessary Medical Care
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Minnesota and other states, some parents are choosing religion over necessary life saving medical care. In New Ulm, Minnesota, a judge issued an arrest warrant for Colleen Hauser after she missed a court hearing and fled with her son…
New Hampshire – 11 Year Old Boy Shoots BB Gun At Classmates – Investigation as to Propriety of Sale to Minor
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network BB guns are weapons that can lead to serious personal injuries and wrongful death. BB guns and toy guns are especially dangerous when others believe that BB guns are high powered fire arms. Parents should keep in mind that a…
Two Pelham (New Hampshire) High School Students Arrested for Bringing Toy Gun to School
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In New Hampshire, two high school students were arrested for bringing a toy gun to school. Another student had noticed the gun on the hallway floor and notified school officials. In the abundance of caution, school authorities contacted law enforcement…
Georgia Statute Limits Child’s Financial Recovery in Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
By Stephanie F. Brown, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In 2005, the Georgia General Assembly severely limited an injured child’s, as well as injured adults, right of recovery in medical malpractice actions. With the passage of the Tort Reform Bill, the Georgia legislature limited…
North Carolina Day Care Centers / Child Care Centers – What Standards Apply as to Safety Indoor and Outdoor Safety?
By John Jensen, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In North Carolina and other States, personal injuries to children result from unsafe child care centers / day care centers and negligent supervision. In North Carolina, child care centers are regulated by North Carolina child care…