By Joshua Shulman, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In Oregon, the Department of Human Services receives and investigates incidents of child abuse and neglect. Like many other states, Oregon has laws in place that define abuse. Abuse is defined by Oregon law by the effect on the child rather than the parent’s motivation.
By David Wolf, Attorney
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In Virginia and other states, day care workers, child care workers, bus driver, and school employees have failed to follow proper and appropriate safety precautions in removing children from vehicles during times of extreme heat or extreme cold. A small children should never be left unattended in a vehicle no mattewr the temperature outside. It is the extreme temperatures among other causes that can lead to serious personal injuries or death for a child left unattended in a vehicle. A recent article – Day Care Vehicle Incidents Are Not Uncommon – published in the Richmond Times Dispatch Newspaper reported on incidents in which a child was left unattended in a day care vehicle. Working parents in Virginia rely on day care centers to provide for the health, safety and well being of their children. Children should be properly supervised at all time.
By David Wolf, Attorney
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In Indiana and other States, parents, caregivers, teachers, bus drivers, and others are placing children in car seats that are improperly installed and / or used. Some experts estimate that nearly 90 % of car safety seats are misused in some manner. I recently read a good article about the use of car safety seats for children. Anyone transporting a small child should read this article – Car Seats Are Misued. and take safety measures to make sure that car seats are properly installed and used for children. Inspection following injuries in an automobile accident is sometimes too late for some children.
By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
A Child suffer physical pain and suffering when injured in an automobile accident, slip and fall, playground accident, bicycle accident, and by other causes. Medical professional identify the physical injuries and provide medical treatment for the same. A child also can suffer severe emotional injuries when suffering from a serious personal injury. Experts state that parents and medical providers should also identify and help the child deal with the emotional parts of the injury. A good article was recently posted at USA Today – Your Health – Helping Severely Injured Children Recover Emotionally from Personal Injuries.
By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
Children are transported every day on roads in New York, Pennsylvania, and other States. Two moms have a mission of getting the word out about C.H.A.D. (Children Have an IDentity) stickers which are “hot pink” stickers that can be placed on a baby seats, toddler seats, and even strollers for proper identification of children in case of an automobile accident or other medical problems by the driver or caregiver of the children in the vehicle. It is vital for children to be able to maintain their identity when transported to a hospital. The stickers also can contain vital information as to the child’s health status, medical condition, medications, and allergy information. By providing telephone numbers on the C.H.A.D. sticker, another parent, caregiver, or contact person can be telephoned for more information and to let that person know the status and location of the child. You can read more about the C.H.A.D. stickers at Assisting Kid’s Emergency Aid with Stickers.
By David M. Baum, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
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When a child or adult is injured or dies as a result of a drowning incident in Illinois, does the facility have a duty to prepare and submit an Incident Report? The simple answer is yes. Pursuant to Title 77, Chapter 1 Department of Public Health, Subchapter N – Recreational Facilities – Part 820 Illinois Swimming Pool and Bathing Beach Code – Section 820.315 Notification, all drownings and injuries or illnesses that require hospitalization must be reported to the Department of Public Health within 24 hours of the incident on a form known as the Drowning and Injury Report. Completion and submission of the report helps the Department of Health monitor and review drowning incidents that take place in swimming pools and beach areas. There have been many reported drowning incidents in Illinois and around the United States this summer. It is unfortunate that drowning injuries and deaths continue to take place especially since many incidents are preventable through better supervision, safety precautions, and better judgment on the part of parents, children, caregivers, supervisors, and lifeguards.
By Will Brown, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
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In Ohio and other States, summer time is a great time to be outdoors and enjoy the warm weather. People of all ages enjoy swimming and playing around and in swimming pools, lakes, rivers, canals, and other water ways. When children are around water, there is always the danger of drowning. This danger applies to infants, toddlers, school aged children, and even adults who are not strong swimmers. In a matter of minutes, a person’s life can be forever changed or even ended by death due to drowning in any kind of body of water, pool, or play area – ranging from a kiddie pool to a large water way.
By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In Indiana and other States, foreclosed homes are increasing in number every day. Some foreclosed homes have swimming pools. During and after the foreclosure process, swimming pools often times are not properly maintained or secured by those owning and / or controlling the property whether it is the foreclosed upon owners, banks, or mortgage companies. Children see swimming pools, whether or not the pools are maintained, supervised, or secured, as places of adventures. Unfortunately, children do not recognize the dangers of pools and suffer personal injuries and deaths when they use pools with no supervision. In Avon, Indiana, Sheyenne Jenkins, a 5 year old daughter of Secrena Erwin, wandered into a neighborhood pool and drowned. The home and pool were abandoned. Unfortunately, the pool was still filled with water. While the pool had a cover, neither the cover nor the pool were properly maintained or secured to keep young children from wandering into the pool area and the pool itself. Sheyenne fell into the pool and drowned. The tragic events leading to Sheyenne Jenkins’ death shows the dangers of swimming pools of foreclosed or abandoned homes. Banks, mortgage companies, and investors in control of abandoned homes have a duty to secure the area and maintain barriers and fencing according to applicable State and local laws. You can read more about this story at Foreclosed Homes (Swimming Pools) Are Dangerous to Children.
By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
Alaska has enacted a new law that required children under the age of 8 years old or under the weight of 65 pounds require to be placed in a car or booster seat while traveling on roads in Alaska. Complying with the law is important. Making sure that a child is adequately provided with safety measures is vital. It has been reported that the leading cause of death among children ages 1 to 14 years old in Alaska is related to motor vehicle accidents. Using infant seats, booster seats for children and seat belts can save lives. You can read more about Alaska’s new law at What You Need to Know About Alaska’s Child Booster Seat Laws.
In Pleasanton, California, a 3 year old boy fell out of a hotel window from the third floor. A fall from this height can result in serious personal injuries, head / brain trauma and damage, and, in some cases, wrongful death. Fortunately, the child’s fall was cushioned by a screen and a hedge. The child had leaned on the screen attached to the window prior to the fall. The child was taken to Children’s Hospital for treatment and evaluation. The fact that this child only suffered minor injuries is a minor miracle. This story shows the importance of safety precautions and supervision when a child is staying in a hotel or any building with windows that open or are accessible to children. You can read more about this story at Boy Falls from Hotel Window in California Suffering Minor Injuries.
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