Child Injury Lawyer Blog
By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In July 2010, Raymond L. Messinger, 47, was charged with molesting 3 girls at the day care center where he volunteered, Bonnie Bretzman Day Care Services. The victims of the alleged abuse were two 8-year-old girls and one 7-year-old girl. Recently, Messinger was charged with more counts molestation. Messinger has now been charged with one count of aggravated indecent assault of a child and two counts of indecent assault of a person under 13-years-old. Messinger is entitled to an attorney. If you would like to read more on this story please see More Child Molestation Charges Filed – Day Care Center Incidents.
In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, it was reported that a 5 year old boy enrolled in a Milwaukee day care center was left in a van for 9 hours. There are dangers in leaving a child in a van. If the incident takes place during hot weather, the child is at risk for hyperthermia. If the incident takes place during cold weather, there is a risk of hypothermia. No matter the weather, there are also other risks when leaving a child unattended in a vehicle. These risks include those related to strangulation and choking. In addition, if a child is left unattended in a vehicle, there is also a risk of abduction and risk of injury if the child wanders away into traffic or or into other dangerous situations.
In California and other States, law enforcement officers often times send out public safety announcements. One issue that is often addresses in these public safety announcements is gun safety. Kern County California Sheriff Donny Youngblood recently spoke about gun safety and the tragic scenes that his police officers respond to. Namely, responding to a scene in which a child is shot “tugs at your heart” according to Youngblood.
Amusement rides and parks are regulated in part by the State of Wisconsin Department of Commerce. Pursuant to Section (Commerce) 34.41 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code, the owner / operator of the amusement ride has a duty to notify the Department of Commerce of every accident or incident involving a personal injury that requires more than just onsite first aide. The reporting of accidents and incidents is required by law. The reporting of incidents and accidents provides documentation for the state regulators for investigation and possible action to either shut the ride or amusement park down or make remedial recommendations to provide for the safety and protection of guests including children. You can review the actual document required for the reporting of these personal injury incidents and accidents at 
In Sheboygan, Wisconsin, a hit and run accident was reported. An 11 year old child was walking in a crosswalk when he was hit by a vehicle. The driver of the vehicle hit the child and then fled the scene. It was reported by police that the child was approximately four to five feet into the crosswalk when he was hit by a red four door compact vehicle.
A woman of an unlicensed day care in Yacolt, Washington, was arrested after she was found passed out in her minivan with two children inside. The woman was identified as Sheia Mikolos, 45. According to authorities Mikolos was drunk and passed out behind the wheel. Along with the two children inside the minivan were empty and half-empty cans of beer. Mikolos was arrested on two counts of Reckless Endangerment. The children were inspected by medics then turned over to Child Protective Services, they were later returned to their parents. Mikolos is entitled to representation by a Washington criminal law attorney or a public defender. To read more on this story please see 
It is unfortunate, but it happens too frequently: a child becomes injured at a day care facility. Thereafter, an investigation is initiated and the investigation reveals the facility was not properly licensed or has otherwise violated state codes. The State of Wisconsin is now working towards strict compliance with state codes regarding the regulation, licensing and inspection of day care facilities. Among these types of regulations include but are not limited to: weekly checks of smoke detectors, rules to keep diaper changing areas and bed linens clean, rules requiring supervision, car seat checks and approved menus for the children. Also, the state requires day care providers to keep logs of the children’s activities and security systems, including fire alarm drills and other disaster drills. Background checks of staff members is also required.
Bobby Maurice Tillman tragically died from injuries related to a senseless beating that took place near a home where a party was being held. The Douglas County County Coroner reported that Bobby died as a result of a lacerated heart that was directly related to the beating injuries. It was reported that Bobby was attacked by four individuals. Standing at only 5 Feet 6 Inches tall and only weighing 125 pounds, Bobby had no way to defend himself from these criminal and viscous acts of others.