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By Scott A. Marks, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney

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Gavel.jpgAnthony Jerome Hall Jr. was accused of beating and stomping his girlfriend’s baby to death while she was at school. According to prosecutors, Hall killed the child late in the evening, telling the mother that he had put the baby to bed before she arrived home. The next morning, after the girlfriend left the house, Hall allegedly stuffed the boy’s body into a plastic trash bag, and then took several trains and a bus to Long Beach, where he tossed the baby in a trash bin.

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By Steven Smith, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney

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Motel.jpgGigi Jordan, a pharmaceutical representative from New York City, recently checked into the Peninsula Hotel in Midtown Manhattan with her eight year old son, Jude Michael Mirra, who has been described as profoundly autistic. While in her hotel room, she allegedly caused her son to overdose on medication, and was herself found unconscious on the floor, surrounded by sheets of paper containing a suicide note and a large amount of prescription medications.

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Doctor.jpgThe phrase, “you can find anything on the internet,” now has a new meaning thanks to Craigslist.

The free classified website has brought together buyers and sellers dealing in boats, automobiles, and pets. Recently, Craigslist has also facilitated a human organ transplant.

Recently, Daniel Flood of New York received a successful kidney transplant from a living donor. After his doctor notified him that he would soon need dialysis or a kidneys transplant, Flood signed up on a 6 year transplant waiting list. In the meantime, Flood’s daughters placed an ad on Craigslist seeking help in the form of a kidney donor. Responding to the ad, Dawn Verdict of California learned that her blood type matched Flood’s and agreed to donate one of her kidneys.

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By Jonathan Safran, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
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Wisconsin’s Governor recently announced the rating system that will be used to rate day care centers in the State. The rating system will be a helpful tool for parents searching for a day care center and it was reported that the ratings may be linked to State of Wisconsin funding. You can read more about the Governor’s announcement at ABC News.

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By David Wolf, Attorney

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education%20school%20day%20care%20building%20block%20y.jpgWhen a parent sends a child to a day care center, it is expected that the child will be safe and out of danger. Unfortunately, at times, injuries take place at day care centers. Some incidents are unexpected and could not have been prevented. While others could have been easily prevented through better supervision and safety precautions.

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By David Wolf, Attorney
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Movies made for kids over the years have shown improvement in the use of safety equipment like seat belts and helmets. However, a government study showed that only 56 % of vehicle occupants show the use of a seat belts while just 25 % show the use of a helmet while riding a bicycle. Of course, a movie is not required to always show adults and children using good judgment. After all, many adults and children in the real world fail to use seat belts and / or helmets. Unless there was a specific artistic reason for failing to use a seat belt or a helmet, movies that market to children should set good examples as to these safety measures. You can read more about this government study at Seat Belts, Bicycle Helmets Go Unused in Movies Aimed at Kids.

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By David Wolf, Attorney
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Lab testing of children jewelry detected high amounts (some levels exceeding 90 % of the item’s weight) of a dangerous and toxic metal called Cadmium. Direct exposure to Cadmium can cause health problems for children. There is not a great deal of scientific literature or study of this toxic metal as the typical exposure to children and others has been limited. Nevertheless, parents and medical professionals should be aware of this study and the danger of Cadmium. The safest way for parents to handle this matter is to refrain from putting jewelry on a child unless it is made from a metal like gold or silver that has no potential harmful side effects or health hazards. You can read more about this story at Toxic Metal Found in Kids’s Jewelry Very Dangerous.

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By David Wolf, Attorney
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Researchers / doctors at the Center for Injury Research and Prevention at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia found that approximately 37 percent of parents suffered traumatic stress and high levels of anxiety as a result of a child who suffered personal injuries. Parents often times have difficulty coping with a serious personal injury to a child. It can be difficult for parents to discuss their emotions or cope when a helpless and innocent child is injuries. Most parents do their best to protect their children and provide their children with the best life possible. Unfortunately, in an instant, all this can change due to injuries caused by automobile accidents, medical malpractice, playground incidents, school injuries, and other causes. It can be especially difficult to cope with a child injury if the injury was wholly preventable with better supervision or attention. Studies like the ones at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia show how difficult it can be for a parent trying to cope with serious personal injuries to a child. You can read more about this topic and get a link to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia website at Emotional Trauma After a Child’s Injury.

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By David Wolf, Attorney

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child%20toddler%20with%20teddy%20bear%20and%20ball.jpgOver 2 million children are injured each year from hazards in the home. Yes, hazards in the home. The blog / website www.bestparentingskills.com published a very good article that outlined 12 safety devices that parents and homeowners can put in place to prevent many of these unfortunate and some times tragic incidents / injuries from taking place. See 12 Safety Devices to Protect Your Children. The safety devices mentioned were as follows:

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By David Wolf, Attorney

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DNA.jpgOxytocin has long been called the “love hormone,” primarily because it is released at childbirth and during sex to aid in human bonding. It is now being used in the United States in a trial on young people with Autism spectrum disorders. Autism is a disorder that is marked by anti-social behavior and repetitive behaviors.

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