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By Andrew Prine, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney

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vehicle%20steering%20wheel%20driving%20crash%20personal%20injuries.jpgOscoda Township, Michigan police are investigating an accident in a supermarket parking lot that took the life of a twelve year old girl. Reportedly, the driver of a 1999 Buick was backing out of his parking space when he lost control of the vehicle due to an alleged mechanical failure. The car spun out of its spot in reverse, crashing into the entrance of the market where a woman and three children where exiting. All three children were hit by the car, the twelve year old died at a local hospital, a nine year old girl was airlifted to the hospital, and a four year old boy was treated and released. The driver of the Buick has been questioned, but no charges have been filed.

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By Robert Chaiken, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney

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CarAccident1.jpgWhen word first came out that Christopher Kayden Roedel had been struck and killed in a traffic accident, police said that no charges would be filed in the case. The child was struck by a pickup truck as he was running across a busy street after dark and was pronounced dead at the scene.

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In Pennsylvania and other States, parents do their best to anticipate dangers to their children. As such, a parent can take precautions and safety measures like holding a child hand when crossing the street or using safety restraints and special car seats in the car. However, it is difficult for a parent to anticipate certain incidents like a ceiling collapse. In Erie Pennsylvania, it was reported at the Fox News Website that a ceiling collapsed right over a baby’s crib. Fire Rescue (911) was called about the incident. The baby was only two weeks old at the time of the incident. The child was transported to the hospital for treatment and evaluation. The ceiling probably was weakened by some kind of moisture damage. Fortunately, the child did not suffer any significant persona injuries as a result of this incident.

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By Steven Smith, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney

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U.S.%20State%20Map%20New%20York.jpgIn New York and other states, infants and small children are at increased risk for injury when riding in an automobile. This is especially true for children who are not placed in a infant seat, child seat, or booster seat based on the age and / or size. New York law was recently changed to require children through the eighth birthday to have a booster seat. There is an exemption for children younger than 8 who are 4 Feet 9 Inches Tall and / or who weigh 100 pounds or more.

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By Will Brown, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
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Children are at risk for health problems and injuries from Secondhand Smoke. Adults have the free choice to smoke and to engage in other unhealthy activities; however, children often times are harmed in the process. A study conducted by the researchers at the Nationwide Children’s Hospital & Research Institute at the Ohio State University determined that there was a causal link between Secondhand Smoke and health problems or risks to toddlers and obese children. It was noted that smoking outside does not insulate or protect children from Secondhand Smoke since smoking residue remains on clothing. You can read more about this study at Secondhand Smoke – Dangers to Health of Toddlers and Obese Children.

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By David Wolf, Attorney
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The Star Tribune (Minnesota) Newspaper website recently reported an encouraging article about day care centers in Minnesota. While the article lacked specific statistics and scientific analysis, the article did provide some home and encouragement for parents who have children in Minnesota day care centers. The title of the article – Beating the Flu at Day Care Centers – noted that some day care centers are very aware of the flu and germs that can show up at day care centers and to and from young children. Education and awareness are key to limiting the spread of the flu among young children. While it is impossible and unreasonable to expect that a child will never get a cold, flu or germs from another child in a day care center, it was encouraging to hear that some day care centers have been successful in limiting the reporting incidents of the flu. The simple act of turning off a community water fountain and being diligent about cleaning up a bathroom can help avoid the spread of the flu. You can read more about this article at Minnesota – Beating the Flu at Day Care Centers.

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By Ryan E. Alekman, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
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In Massachusetts and other States, day care centers have a duty to properly supervise children. It is vital that the children receive constant and consistent supervision. This includes but is certainly not limited to making sure that children remain in the facility. When a child leaves a child care facility without proper adult supervision, serious personal injuries and even wrongful death can result. In Douglas, Massachusetts, two young children were found wandering approximately 1/2 mile from the facility. Fortunately, the children did not suffer any injuries and were not abducted. Police were contacted and the children were eventually reunited with their families. Just because neither child was injured does not take away from the seriousness of this matter. The Massachusetts Department of Children and Families will investigate this matter to determine what procedures were in place, what procedures were followed, and what steps need to be taken in the future by this day care center to make sure that similar incidents do not take place in the future. You can read more about this story at Douglas Massachusetts – Two Children Wander Away from Day Care Center.

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By Benjamin A. Klopman, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney

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U.S.%20State%20Flag%20Maryland.jpgIn Maryland, a father was recently sentenced to 20 years in prison based on child abuse charges brought by the State. Andre Nathaniel Robinson, age 31, was accused of the crime of child abuse for burn injuries to his baby son. Mr. Robinson maintains his innocence of a crime and stated that the injuries were accidental in nature. The baby treated at Baltimore Washington Medical Center for burn injuries to the chest, right arm and face. While Mr. Robinson had a right to an attorney and to defend himself at trial, he entered an Alford plea to the charges. This type of plea in Maryland allows a Defendant to maintain his or her innocence with a plea that there is sufficient evidence for a conviction.

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By David Wolf, Attorney
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In Minnesota and other States, children are very curious. Young children often lack good common sense and safety awareness. This is especially true when it comes to putting objects and items in their mouths. In Minneapolis, Minnesota, a 13 month old baby was found sucking on a crack. Fortunately, the crack was wrapped in plastic at the time. It is not certain how the crack got into the day care center. In the typical day care center, there are various ways in which drugs or dangerous items make their way into the day care center. A child may have brought it in from home. A parent or other adult could have hidden or stored the item in the child’s clothing or backpack. A child may have found the item on a playground, parking lot or field trip. It was reported that the child did not suffer any serious personal injuries from this incident. This story shows the importance of ongoing and diligent maintenance and inspection of day care centers by the owners and employees. It also shows the importance to parents and other adults of keeping dangerous items out of the hands and mouths of children. You can read more about this story at Minneapolis Day Care Center – Child Found Sucking On Crack.

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By Robert Chaiken, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
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Michael Schneider, a man from South Plains, Texas, will be serving a long prison sentence for child abuse crimes. Mr. Schneider committed horrible crimes against a defenseless child. In particular, he beat a 2 1/2 year old toddler and caused serious personal injuries to the child in the form of traumatic brain injury, fractured arms and nine fractured rib. Mr. Schneider even burned this child with cigarettes. Child abusers like Michael Schneider should serve long prison sentences for their crimes. It is shame that this child has to live a lifetime of injuries and disabilities. Some child advocates could easily argue that Mr. Schneider should have a life sentence since the child will live a lifetime with these injuries. You can read more about this story at South Plains, Texas Child Abuser Gets Prison Sentence.

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