Articles Posted in State Specific Articles

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By Jay Foster, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney

Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

technology%20keyboard%20close%20up%20grey%20slim%20keys.jpgWhen choosing a day care center in Mississippi and other States, it is important for parents to research the facility and to find out as much information as possible about the facility. The Mississippi State Department of Health has a very useful website with information about day care center / child care center regulations. In addition, the Department of Health site lets you search a database by county and facility for contact information for Mississippi day care centers / child care centers.

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By Scott Soutullo, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney

Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

documents%20business%20binders%20black%20lined%20up.jpgIn Alabama and Other States, children suffer personal injuries and in some cases, death, as a result of an incident or accident at a child day care center. In Alabama, a child day care center has reporting and documentation obligations and responsibilities for these incidents pursuant to the Department of Human Resources – Minimum Standards for Child Day Care Centers -Rules and Regulations. In particular, an Alabama child day care center must report within 24 hours any incidents, accidents, or injuries as follows:

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By Stephanie Brown and David Wolf, Attorney

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education%20school%20day%20care%20colored%20chalk%20and%20blackboard.jpgIn Georgia, day care centers / child care centers have a duty to provide a safe physical environment for the children. These regulations, if followed, help prevent serious personal injuries and death to children in Georgia day care centers. Pursuant to Chapter 290 -2-2.12 (z) Physical Environment and Equipment, a Georgia day care center shall keep the following items / areas locked and away from access from children in the day care center:

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By David Wolf, Attorney

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jail%20hallway.jpgGetting drunk can literally kill a child. In Indianapolis, Indiana, a mother was sentenced to 15 years of prison for suffocating her child. Police reported that Latasha McMorris (age 25) was found lying on top of 2 year old (Sheldon Bartley, Jr.) after she had passed out in a motel room in Indianapolis, Indiana. Officer reported that bottles of gin and vodka were found in the motel room. McMorris’ boyfriend had called 911 about the incident.

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By David M. Baum, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney

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dog%20animal%20bite%20dog%20bite%20rottweiller%20black%20and%20white%20photo.jpgAlex Angulo was one of thousands of children placed in a foster care by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. Recently, Alex was mauled to death by a family Rottweiler who was kept in the backyard. According to news report, the plan by the foster parent was to keep the dog outside and keep the child away from the dog. This poor plan obviously did not work and this child was mauled to death in the back yard while his caregiver was using a snow blower in the front yard. According to Cook County Public Guardian Robert Harris – the plan of keeping the dog away from the child was insufficient.

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By Stephanie Brown and David Wolf, Attorney

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education%20school%20day%20care%20building%20blocks%20plprj.jpgGeorgia Child Day Care / Child Care Centers are regulated by Georgia Law under Chapter 290-2 – Rules and Regulations for the State of Georgia – Department of Human Resources – Family & Children Service – Child Care Institutions. A Day Care Center is defined as any place operated by an entity for pay and group care for less than 24 hours per day for 19 or more children under the age of 18 which involves the transfer of legal custody during the portion of the day which is required to be licensed by the Department of Human Resources. You can read other definitions under Rules and Regulations for the State of Georgia at Chapter 290-2.2-.03 Definitions.

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By Will Brown, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney

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jail%20hallway.jpgA Bellaire, Ohio man, Dimitrios Kriaris, is accused of child abuse and neglect for leaving two small children chained to a tire on a porch. There were also drugs found at the home. Neighbors called local police and reported that two children (ages 3 and 23 months) were being left outside home unattended for long periods of time. The children also became entangled in a dog chain outside. Kriaris was arrested and taken to the Belmont County Jail.

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By David M. Baum, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney

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dog%20animal%20bite%20dog%20bite%20rottweiller%20black%20and%20white%20photo.jpgA tragedy took place on the Southwest side of Chicago, Illinois when a 4 year old child (Alex Angulo) was mauled to death by the family’s dog. The father was out front clearing out snow with a snow blower when the incident took place. It is believed that one of the family’s Rottweilers mauled the child. A father’s worst nightmare took place when the father found his child in the backyard following the mauling. Neighbors reported that the dogs were menacing and some were scared of the dogs. Animal control and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services will conduct an investigation into the facts and circumstances surrounding the death of this child. You can read more about this article at ABC Channel 7 Chicago News – 4 Year Old Mauled to Death by Family Dog in Chicago, Illinois.

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playground%20swings%20with%20buckets%20toddlers%20baby%20day%20time.jpgBy Stephanie Brown and David Wolf, Attorney

Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

While Georgia’s Recreational Purpose Act is designed to encourage landowners to open up their property to the public for recreational purposes, the law has the effect of shielding landowners from liability for injuries caused by dangerous conditions on their land to children and other victims. This law permits landowners, including state and local governments, to maintain facilities with little regard for the safety of children using facilities such as parks and playgrounds. In a recent Georgia Court of Appeals case, a child was injured on a swing in a park owned by a Georgia city. The swing was installed on a hard surface rather than over a soft, resilient surface as recommended by the manufacture. Further, the city replaced certain parts on the swing with parts that were not recommended by the manufacturer and did not operate properly. Articles in local newspapers discussed dangerous conditions in the city’s parks, including the park where the child was injured. A lawsuit was brought against the city for the child’s injuries.

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By David Wolf, Attorney

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video%20camera.jpgAn Ogden, Utah teenager was beaten by three teeangers and two adults. There was little evidence for the criminal and police investigation until the attackers posted a video of the attack on You Tube. A 15 year old student from Mt. Ogden Utah Junior High was the victim of a beating by Alexandra Gutierrez, Paloma Lopez, and three teenagers from Mound Fort Junior High. The victim was kicked, punched and kneed in her face. The fight was encouraged by others. This is far from harmless fun or a mere school yard scuffle. Serious injuries and even death can result from even one punch or blow to the head.

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