By Robert Fernicola, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
The driver of a small, black regular cab truck with pinstripes down the side is wanted for questioning in an hit-and-run accident involving a 12-year-old bicyclist. The Heath, New Jersey Police Department was notified about the incident when the child’s mother called and informed them her child had been hit while riding home.
By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In Louisville, Kentucky and other towns and cities, there is one particular area at a home that can be and is extremely dangerous to children – “the driveway”. Unfortunately and tragically, driveway or back over accidents and incidents continue to be reported in Kentucky and other parts of the United States. In Louisville, Fox 41 News reported that a 22 month old girl died as a result of getting hit by a vehicle in a driveway. It was reported that the vehicle was driven by the girl’s father. This appears to be an incident in which the driver just did not see the child as he was back up or driving in the driveway. Toddlers are short and small and often times cannot be seen by a driver operating a vehicle in the driveway. News reports indicate that no charges are anticipated regarding this incident.
By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
Jennifer Mock, a 37-year-old woman, crashed her car into an Eastern Pennsylvania day care center last November; the center was full of children at the time of the incident. Mock has recently admitted that she was driving under the influence when the crash occurred. Although no children were injured, an employee at the center, Little Sunshines Day Care Center, did suffer a leg injury.
By Robert Chaiken, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
A Texas day care center bus crashed into a Ford Excursion on Thursday, September 23. Witnesses at the scene told officers the driver of the bus failed to yield the right of way to the Excursion. The bus was carrying 7 children, a day care teacher and the bus driver. All 7 children and the day care teacher were taken to Metroplex Hospital. Thereafter, one four-year-old female was transferred to Scott & White Memorial Hospital reportedly in serious condition due to a head injury. The bus driver was transported to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center at Fort Hood. The driver of the Excursion was not transported from the scene. Police are still continuing to investigate the accident. If you would like to read more on this story please see Day care bus accident in Kileen, Texas sends 7 children to the hospital.
By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
Recently, safety advocates have been urging Congress to enact legislation that would require automobile manufacturers to install a warning device that would prevent distracted parents from leaving their children inside a car, and thus, preventing hyperthermia-related deaths (heat stroke).
By Will Brown, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In Columbus, Ohio, a minivan crashed into the front of Kiddy Grove Daycare Center, a West Side daycare facility, while 40 children were napping. Luckily, no one was injured. According to authorities, the female driver of the minivan told officers that one minute she was in the parking lot and the next she was through the front of daycare. After being interviewed by police, the driver was taken to Doctor’s West to be treated for her personal injuries.
By Robert Chaiken, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
Manuel Armendariz, a 2-year-old boy from Socorro, Texas, died after he was locked inside a vehicle for several hours. Socorro Police and rescue units were called to Micacita mobile home park where the boy was located. Investigators arrested the boy’s father, Emmanuel Armendariz, and charged him with child injury leading to death, a first-degree felony. Emmanuel Armendariz will be entitled to a criminal defense attorney and the case may go to trial if plea deals or other negotiations prove unsuccessful. If you would like to read more on this story please see 2-year-old Texas boy dies after locked inside a car for several hours.
By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In Colorado Springs and other cities, child pedestrians are at risk in parking lots and roadways. A driver can never know for sure when a child is in a parking lot or attempting to cross a street. As such, drivers should be on alert and drive with care at all times. Of course, school zones, parks, and playgrounds are common areas where one would see a child pedestrian. We all also know that children are in all other areas as well. Drive with due care.
By Roy S. Dickinson, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
August brings us the first day of school for many elementary, middle, and high school students. The morning and afternoon traffic patterns change and there are millions of children out there as pedestrians and bicycle riders going to and from school. Unfortunately, there was an accident reported this morning in Tulsa, Oklahoma. A 10 year old child was transported to a hospital after an automobile / pedestrian accident. The child suffered some type of head injury as a result of the incident. This unfortunate incident is a reminder to all drivers to be alert in school zones, bus stops, cross walks, and all other areas where children are. See Student Hit By Vehicle in Tulsa Oklahoma.
By Robert Chaiken, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
Eli Rodriguez, 32, was dropping off a family member at Doodle Bug Square Day Care, when he lost control of his Buick Century and his the day care building. Five children were taken by an ambulance to a nearby hospital, all with minor injuries.
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