By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
Summer is a great time for kids to play and have fun. Usually, summer time is filled with great memories. Unfortunately, some children in past summers and this summer as well will have memories of personal injuries suffered over the summer. There are actions that can be taken to help prevent or at least reduce the number of child personal injuries.
By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
At times, medications, that are put out in the market to treat children, can actually put children at risk or cause personal injuries or illness. PediaCare children’s medicines, manufactured by Johnson & Johnson, were recalled due to problems at a plant where poor quality standards or issues were identified. The medications involved in the recall included PediaCare Decongestant and PediaCare Allergy and Cold, PediaCare Multi-Symptom Cold, and PediaCare Long Acting Cough. For more details, see Children’s Medications Recalled.
By Roy S. Dickinson, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In Oklahoma and other States, the summer months present real dangers to children. Leaving a child in a vehicle unattended can lead to tragic and deadly consequences. In Meeker, Oklahoma, a toddler died after being mistakenly left in a hot vehicle during the day. Even a few minutes in a hot car can lead to serious personal injuries and even wrongful death. It was reported that a 2 year old girl died in a hot car after being left in the vehicle during the day. The medical examiner later determined that the cause of death was hyperthermia. The death of this little girl is certainly a great loss for her family, neighbors, and community. See Meeker Oklahoma – 2 Year Old Dies in Hot Car. See also Monroe County, Georgia – 21 Month Old Child Dies – Left Inside Parked Van All Day – Dangers of Leaving a Child in a Vehicle.
By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
Harry Crowther, is an 11 year old British boy, that has an aging disorder called Atypical Progeria Syndrome. According to news report, he is in the only person at the current time in the world with this disorder. Even though this aging disorder has caused him ongoing pain, discomfort and stiffness that is common with old age, Harry is doing his best to play like other 11 year old boys. He likes climbing trees and riding skateboards. It appears that this child has a lot of heart and courage despite the stress and pain associated with this disorder. You can read more about this remarkable young man at Boy, 11, Ages Five Times Faster than Friends.
By Robert Chaiken, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
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In Lufkin, Texas, a teacher’s aide was arrested based on criminal allegations that she struck / hit a 4 year old boy. The incident took place at the Slack Elementary School. It was reported that another teacher’s aide witness the acts of Debra Martin Fuqua (age 54). There were subsequent investigations of the incident by the school district as well as Child Protective Services. This was an interesting story in that the alleged criminal acts were witnessed by another school employee. Often times, a child has no such adult witness to step up and serve as a witness on the case. See Lufkin Texas Teacher’s Aide Arrested.
By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
Gary Coleman was and will continue to be a television icon. Tragically, his famous but troubled and, at times, unhealthy life ended with his death at the age of 42. Gary Coleman rose to fame in the 1970s / 1980s with the hit show Different Strokes. Gary Coleman was an accomplished actor and had great comedic timing. Unfortunately, his acting career like the acting careers of many others, had a peek and a short time span. Gary was super cute and in demand as a child but, as an adult, he was not able to break free of being type casted as Arnold Willis from Different Strokes.
By Scott Zahler, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In Savannah, Georgia, a 3 year old girl suffered personal injuries as a result of a knife that was thrown by a Garden City, Georgia woman who threw the knife during a fight over the purchase or selection of the wrong brand of beer. Throwing knives, shooting guns, and other dangerous activities can lead to serious personal injuries of children. It can also get a person arrested for assault, battery, neglect of a child, and other criminal charges.
By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In Indiana and other States, parents and other drivers continue to hit the roads with children in the vehicle while under the influence of drugs and alcohol. When driving, it is important to be alert and sharp. It is a well know fact that alcohol dulls the senses and has a definite effect on motor skills. Driving under the influence puts many people at risk including the driver, passengers (especially children), other drivers and passengers in vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists. If you have been drinking, stay out of the driver’s seat and get somebody sober behind the wheel. In Muncie, Indiana, a man was arrested for drunk driving charges. He had picked up the children of his fiance from a day care center and was driving the children home when he crashed into a tree. Police arrived on the scene. The children in the vehicle were young children. One was 5 years old and the other was 2 years old. Both were treated at Ball Memorial Hospital. The 5 year old was taken to Riley Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana for treatment for internal injuries. See Child Injured in Drunk Driving Incident in Muncie, Indiana.
By Will Brown, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In Ohio and other states, accidental injuries take place in day care centers. It is important for day care providers and child care providers to recognize and respond to injuries. First Aid kits should be readily available and the parent should be immediately contacted should the injury require medical care beyond a simple bandaid. The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services requires day care centers to complete an Incident Report when there is an injury that takes place at a day care center. Incident Reports like these are important in that they help document the incident for the day care center, parents, and the State of Ohio. Recognizing and reporting accidents and incidents that lead to injury can help bring a better safety awareness to day care centers. There are many issues or questions that arise when a child is injured in a day care center including the following:
By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
Spring and Summer months bring with them better weather and more swimmers. It is a great time for parents to think about water safety and about providing their children with qualified swimming lessons. Many YMCAs and other community centers through the nation offer baby water safety classes. It is a great gift for a parent to provide a child with the skills necessary to swim. Children are curious and have poor safety awareness. Some children unexpectedly fall into water including pools, lakes, and other areas. As such, a child, who has been provided swim lessons, may very well have a less likelihood of drowning and suffering drowning related injuries than a child with no training or experience with the water. Parents should check out local YMCAs and other groups and consider enrolling a small child in a swimming class. There are many qualified swimming instructors and programs out there. It is important for a parent to ask a lot of questions including the following:
