Child Injury Lawyer Blog
By Ryan E. Alekman, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In Massachusetts and other States, hit and run accidents take place far too often. Whether the at fault driver was drinking at the time or just wants to avoid any responsibility for whatever other reason, drivers at times flee from the scene of an accident. When a driver flees an accident scene, there can be traffic, criminal, and civil cases that result from the hit and run accident. In many cases, the hit and run driver and vehicle are later identified while in other cases – local police and investigators are unable to identify the at fault driver or the vehicle owner. A hit and run accident victim may be able to pursue a civil case for damages against the following:
Holidays are often a great time to get together for family celebrations. Many families take the opportunity of a holiday weekend to have a BBQ, picnic, or vacation. The celebration of a holiday like Father’s Day does not have to be elaborate but it should be and often is a day spent with family. A simple breakfast, lunch, or BBQ is all that is really needed in most instances to celebrate Father’s Day. Gifts do not have to be elaborate either . . . a simple card, shirt, tie, or drawing can help bring in the day to celebrate Father’s Day. While the celebration of having a dad or being a dad does not have to be limited to one day a year, Father’s Day provides a day in which families can slow down and celebrate being part of a family.
In Wyoming and other States, it is important for all drivers to obey speed limits and other traffic conditions. Safe driving can help avoid and prevent accidents from taking place. Unfortunately, many drivers in Wyoming and other States disobey the local and State traffic laws. In the process, accidents take place which, in turn, cause serious personal injuries and even the wrongful death of many innocent drivers, passengers, and pedestrians including children.
In Georgia, a jury awarded the parents of a 2 year old child over $9 Million dollars in a lawsuit that was filed against a day care center. The case involved the drowning death of a 2 year old (Abiola Bankolemoh) who was not properly supervised by the day care center employees. As a result of the lack of supervision, the child drowned in a Georgia swimming pool. While swimming pools can be great fun for children, swimming pools also pose a significant risks to children. Because of the inherent risks associated with swimming pools, it is vital that proper supervision is in place at all times when children are in or near a swimming pool area. In particular, gates should be locked, pool fences should be secured and in place, and supervision should be consistent and constant. See 
A former Baker, Louisiana day care worker was arrested and charged with the murder of a 2 month old infant. The Baker police arrested, Ashley Rene Reifer after an autopsy revealed that 2 month old Brody Hopper died as a result of traumatic brain injury. Brody Hopper was in the care of Reifer at the Busy Bee Learning Center when this incident happened.
Linda Favazza, a day care center owner in Methuen, Massachusetts faced criminal charges due to the death of a child and having an unlicensed facility.
Every year, more than 5,100 American children are taken to the hospital after falling out of windows. More than a quarter of these children are admitted with serious injuries.
Distracted drivers are becoming more prominent as we grow into a more technological nation. It is estimated 11% of American motorists talk on their cellphones while driving, and 26% of 16-17-year-old drivers text while driving, even though 36 states ban texting while driving.
After two Georgia high school football players died during practices of 90-plus degree heat, authorities began to explore whether the hot weather contributed to the death of these athletes. The nation’s largest pediatrician group says that healthy children and teen athletes can play sports in hot, steamy weather, but only if precautions are taken.