Child Injury Lawyer Blog
By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
Children suffer unintentional injuries at home every day. A common every day object like a knife, lighter, and even a television can be very dangerous in the hands of a child. Parents, caregivers, and homeowners who have child visitors should take safety precautions to make the home safer for children. Simple steps can be taken that can help prevent / avoid serious personal injuries to children. Safety measures that can be taken for little to no cost include the following:
In Topeka, Kansas, a toddler recently died from severe head trauma / personal injuries when the child was hit by a vehicle in a driveway. Further investigation by the Topeka Police Department revealed that the child was run over by Raul A. Retana-Vasquez, age 25. Mr. Retana-Vasquez was later arrested for Involuntary Manslaughter and Driving under the Influence of Alcohol.
In Onslow County, North Carolina, there were almost 200 juvenile arrests made for drug related charges according to the Onslow County (Jacksonville, North Carolina) Sheriff’s Office. In 2009, the arrests for drug related charges continue. Many law enforcement officials throughout the country attribute a rise in juvenile drug use and arrests to the availability of prescriptions drugs in the homes of the children. If children have access and there is limited supervision, prescription drugs are then available to the children to use, abuse, and sell. Parents, guardians, and caregivers should be diligent in safeguarding all prescription drugs in the home. Children do not understand the dangers of drugs and often times mix up drugs. In Onslow County School for the 2007-2008 school year, there were 70 incidents involving controlled substances.
When considering where colleges with your teenager, Playboy magazine offers its own unique listing of colleges in the country—the annual listing of the top party schools in the nation. Considering categories such as bikinis, sex, campus life, sports, and brains, Playboy ranked the University of Georgia Number 7 nationally. UGA even received bonus points for having the “hottest sorority girls in the country.”