Massachusetts

Published on: January 27, 2009

Massachusetts Day Care / Child Care Centers – What Rules and Regulations Apply to Playground Areas?

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

Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

playground%20swings%20with%20buckets%20toddlers%20baby%20day%20time.jpg In Massachusetts and other States, children in child care / day care suffer personal injuries on playgrounds and outside areas. Some personal injuries result from poor supervision or negligent inspection / maintenance of playground equipment. Some personal injuries result from a poor design or dangerous heights of playground areas. Many injuries on playgrounds in Massachusetts day care / child care centers can be avoided with diligent supervision, properly designed playground areas considering the size and age of the children, and consistent maintenance.

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Published on: January 25, 2009

Massachusetts Day Care / Child Care Centers – What Rules and Regulations Apply to these Facilities?

By Wood, Atter & Wolf, P.A.

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

Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

education%20school%20day%20care%20building%20block%20y.jpg The Commonwealth of Massachusetts regulates day care centers / child care centers through the Department of Early Education and Care, otherwise known as The EEC. The EEC licenses child care programs and enforces regulations to promote the health, safety and welfare of children in Massachusetts’ child care facilities. The Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care Official Web site contains rules, regulations, procedures, applications, and other information as a resource to parents, child care licensees, and the general public.

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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.

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