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By David Wolf, Attorney
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In Oregon and other States, small children are at risk for drowning. In addition, teens are at risks as well depending on the waterway, extent of supervision, and strength and skills of the swimmer. A teen swimmer has been reported to be in critical condition at Legacy Emanuel Hospital after she suffered injuries while swimming with friends. It was reported that she disappeared and was underwater for several minutes. It is believed that the girl who was almost 18 years old at the time of the incident was not a very strong swimmer according to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office. You can read more about this story at Oregon Teen in Critical Condition Following Drowning Incident in Blue Lake.

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By Jay Foster, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
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In Mississippi and other states, children enjoy boating activities over the summer. Unfortunately, some children suffer serious personal injuries and, in some cases, deaths from boating accidents. On the Jourdan River in Hancock County, Mississippi, Madison Camille Karno, age 10, recently died from a head injury. Madison was riding on an inner tube when she hit something in the river and suffered the fatal head injury. An autopsy was completed by the Hancock County Coroner’s office. It is a tragic death for Madison’s family and the community. You can read about this incident at 10 Year Old Mississippi Girl Dies While Riding Inner Tube on Jourdan River.

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By Sara J. Powell, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
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Children ages from 5 to 8 would benefit from having a booster seat law in place for every State according to a federal safety board. Only Arizona, South Dakota, and Florida do not require booster seats for children for children from ages 5 through 8 years old. According to a study conducted by the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, the use of booster seats lowers the risk of injury by 59 percent as compared to children of this age group who used regular safety / seat belts alone. You can read more about this story and in particular efforts in Arizona to change the current law at Booster Seat Law Recommended in Florida, Arizona, and South Dakota.

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By Anthony Ferguson, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
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The 4th of July holiday time period results in heavy traffic and a number of automobile accidents and deaths on roads in Maine, New Hampshire and across the United States. In New Hampshire, a Lewiston, Maine woman (Rachel Metivier) died in a head on collision with another vehicle. Two children and a man from Maine suffered serious injuries as well. The accident took place on Route 2 in Randolph, New Hampshire. The injury victims also included 3 others from another vehicle. Two people from the other vehicle also died. The news reports did not list a cause of the accident but it was reported as a head on collision between two vehicles. Due to the death and the seriousness of these injuries, a full police investigation will be completed to determine the cause of the accident. You can read about this accident at Lewiston, Maine Woman (Rachel Metivier) Dies, Other Injured in New Hampshire Automobile Accident.

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By Steven Smith, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
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A New York mother is facing criminal charges for stupid and immature acts of posting information regarding her daughter’s rival on Craigslist. It should be noted that the rival is only 9 years old. The mother (Margery Tannenbaum) of Hauppauge, New York posted an ad on Craigslist with the 9 year old girl’s phone number stating “I need a little affection.” The ad did not list the age of the girl or many details. Nevertheless, the ad resulted in over 20 telephone calls to the home. Some callers were embarrassed that they were calling the home of a 9 year old girl. Ms. Tannebaum put a child and family at danger from her posting and should be subject to some of punishment and fines for her acts. You can read about this story at Long Island Mother Faces Criminal Charges for Craigslist Ad Targeting a 9 Year Old Girl.

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By Brooks P. Lynn, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
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A combination of children / teens and firearms can often times lead to tragic consequences. In Galveston, Texas, a 16 year old Texas girl not only has to face the trauma of losing a sister from a firearms accident but also may face criminal charges for the shooting. Tragically, a 12 year old girl died as a result of the 16 year old playing with the gun. There are also questions as to how the teenager accessed the gun and what precautions, if any, the gun owner had in place to prevent access by children. A full investigation will be conducted into this incident. You can read more about this story at 16 Year Old Accidentally Shoots Sister in Texas.

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By Jeremy Vishno, Attorney, and David Wolf, Attorney
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Most people may think that sparklers are harmless. Unfortunately, any object that is ignited can lead to serious burns for children. In Hartford, Connecticut, a 6 year old boy from Waterbur suffered second and third degree burns when his clothing was ignited by a sparkler. The boy was rushed to Hartford Hospital and later transferred to Shriner’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts for burn treatment. Unfortunately, fireworks related injuries are frequent incidents during July 4th and New Year celebrations. You can read more about this story at 6 Year Old Connecticut Boy Suffers Second and Third Degree Burns from Sparkler that Ignited Clothing.

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By Scott Soutullo, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney

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By Jonathan Safran, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
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A tragic automobile accident took place in Wadsworth, Illinois. A 24 year old mother (Nicole Polk) was driving with her two children, ages 1 and 2, on Interstate 94. Police reported that Ms. Polk crossed into the northbound traffic and caused a crash with another vehicle. Ms. Polk and her one year old child died as a result of automobile accident related personal injuries. Alcohol was found in Ms. Polk’s vehicle. A full homicide investigation will be conducted to determine if alcohol and other factors were the cause of this tragedy. You can read about this story at Wisconsin Mother and Infant Die in Illinois Automobile Accident.

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July 4th celebrations are typically filled with celebration, picnic, and fireworks. Some celebrations around the Nation were also filled with fear and injuries. In Merrillville, Indiana, a wooden pedestrian bridge collapsed following a fireworks demonstration. It was reported that at least 16 people were taken to the hospital. It was unknown according to early reports how many were injured in the bridge collapse. Dozens of people were thrown into Hidden Lake as a result of the collapse. You can read more about this story and see photographs of the collapsed bridge at Dozens of Spectators Plummet into Hidden Lake (Indiana) Following Fireworks Display.

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