Child Safety

Published on: October 31, 2008

Fifth Grader Dies at Recess After Blocking Football Punt in Lake Oswego, Orgeon: Playground and Recess Injuries and Deaths

By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

A Lake Oswego, Orgeon Fifth Grader died after blocking a football punt at recess. The boy collapsed immediately and could not breathe. See Fifth Grader Dies from Recess Football Punt. This shocking and unexpected incident ended the life of the Fifth Grader. In Oregon and other States, accidents and incidents involving child injury and death take place every day on playgrounds and recess areas at schools, child care facilities, and day care facilities. Some injuries are preventable with safety measures and proper supervision. Others are just freak or unexpected incidents that unfortunately result in injuries and some times death to the child. When children are at recess, free play or physical education in schools, it is important that the children get appropriate supervision, use appropriate equipment, and play with children of their age and size. It is also important for the school, day care facility, or child care facility to properly maintain and keep in good repair all play and recess areas including slides, swings, monkey bars, carousels, ladders, bridges, and other sports and playground equipment and structures.

Published on: October 28, 2008

Boy Accidentally Shoots Himself with an Uzi at Westfield, Massachusetts Gun Show – Legal Rights and Responsibilities

By Wood, Atter & Wolf, P.A.

By Ryan E.Alekman, Attorney, Jeremey Vishno, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney

Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

Christopher Bizilj, an eight year old from Ashford, Connecticut, died as a result of an Uzi sub-machine gun accidental shooting at the Machine Gun Show and Firearms Expo at the Westfield, Massachusetts Sportsman’s Club. Christopher’s father had given permission for his son to handle the gun prior to the incident. It is interesting to note that the father, Charles Bizilj, is the Director of Emergency Medicine at Johnson Memorial Hospital in Stafford, Connecticut. As such, it would appear that Dr. Bizilj has seen his fair share of gun shot wounds and injuries – both intentional and accidental type of shootings.

Continue reading →

Published on: October 23, 2008

Missouri High School Faces HIV Scare – Experts Working on Addressing the Situation

By Wood, Atter & Wolf, P.A.

By Joseph R. Hillebrand Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney

Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

News reports out of Normandy, Missouri indicate that as many as 50 teenagers may have been exposed to the virus that causes AIDS. The school district is currently consulting national AIDS organizers to try to minimize the scare and rumors associated with such a situation. In addition, it is vital that parents, AIDS activist, teachers, and students minimize activities that may increase the spread of the AIDS virus. You can read more about this situation at Normandy Missouri High School AIDS Scare

Continue reading →

Published on: October 2, 2008

Trim Trim the Party Clown Pleads Guilty to Molesting Children at Parties

By Wood, Atter & Wolf, P.A.

By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

Some people have a fear of clowns. Well, there is good reason to fear a clown named Trim Trim The Clown (otherwise known at David Albert Lemus). Lemus performed at birthday parties as a clown. He wore the big shoes, the make up and the works. He also molested children and forced them to perform sexual acts. Lemus recently pleaded guilty to molesting children and now faces 12 years in prison. If Lemus goes to prison, I would guess that his safety would be at risks from those inmates who do not have a fond appreciation of clowns who molest children at birthday parties. This California clown will be off the streets but there are plenty of other child predators out there. When arranging for a party, it is helpful to have some information from the performers and businesses. Not all companies perform adequate background checks. Furthermore, if Trim Trim never was arrested or convicted of such a crime, the parents, who arranged for the party, would have never known. With or without a background check, make sure that no children are alone with party performers. Better safe – than sorry. For all those sick clowns or others out there who have an urge to molest children, get some help and stay away from children. You can read more about this story at Fontana Area Clown Pleads Guilty to Molesting Children.