By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
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Drug Manufacturer Withdraws Accutane from Market
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WATCH – World Against Toys Causing Harm Reports List of 10 Worst Toys for Children
By Robert Chaiken, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
During the holiday season, parents, grandparents, other relatives, and friends purchase gifts for children. The toy aisles at Wal-Mart, Target, and Toys R Us are filled with busy shoppers intent on buying that perfect toy for a child. Unfortunately, many toys are dangerous to children. Consumer groups and organizations like WATCH – World Against Toys Causing Harm – make it part of their mission to report on dangerous toys causing injuries or presenting a danger to children. An article posted by CBS 7 – Your Eye on West Texas reports the 10 worst toys according to WATCH. For those buying gifts / toys this holiday season, do your best to buy safe toys that are appropriate for both the age and size of the child.
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Lancaster, Pennsylvania – Bus Driver Leaves Autistic Six-year-old Child (Dante Williams) on School Bus
By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
When Tiffany Williams’ autistic six-year-old son, Dante, did not return home from school one Wednesday afternoon, she called up the Carter and MacRae Elementary School, where Dante attended, to find out where he was. A bus driver, who was not the driver of Dante’s bus, brought the child home unharmed. That driver told Ms. Williams that Dante had been found, sound asleep, on the bus he was taking home from school that evening. Dante’s driver apparently failed to make the required check of the bus seats at the end of the route, and did not realize that he had not brought Dante home.
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Alcohol Related Deaths – Dangers to Teens and Children – Death of 19 Year Old Reported in Georgia
By Stephanie F. Brown, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In Georgia and other States, the legal drinking age is 21 years old. Many child safety advocates are in favor of such age restrictions. Teenagers and young adults lack good judgment when it comes to the safe consumption of alcohol. This is especially true when teens and children drink and drive. The Atlanta Journal Constitution reported that a 19 year old was found dead in his basement. It is suspected that the death may have been alcohol related. Tragically, this 19 year old is one of many children, teens, and young adults who die or suffer seriously personal injuries. Alcohol related poisoning is a real danger. Education, common sense, and parental supervision can go a long way to help reduce or limit the number of alcohol related poisoning incidents in Georgia and Other States.
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Co-Sleeping with Baby / Infant Can Lead to Serious Personal Injuries According to Texas Child Protective Services and the Department of State Health Services
By Robert Chaiken, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
Co-sleeping with a child can lead to serious personal injuries and death.
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Dangers of Hot Water on Stoves to Children – 10 Year Old Gwinnett County Child Suffers Burns from Pot of Hot Water
By Stephanie F. Brown, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In Georgia and other States, parents, child care givers, and day care workers should be very careful about supervising children in and near kitchens and dining areas. While boiling water can be very common in cooking items, pots of boiling water can be very dangerous to children. Small children often lack safety awareness and do not understand the real dangers of scolding hot water. The Atlanta Journal Constitution recently reported that a 10 year old Gwinnett County child suffered burn injuries from a pot of hot water from a stove. The child was treated at Grady Hospital. This story shows the dangers of hot water and the importance of safety precautions and parental supervision around hot water. You can read more about this story at Child Burned by Water on Stove in Gwinnett County, Georgia.
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Lead Paint Recall Issued on “Little Artist Easels”
By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
With Christmas coming soon, parents and grandparents are gearing up to buy toys for the children in their lives. But gift shoppers need to be careful, a number of toys have been recalled because they have been found to contain more than the allowed amount of lead. Unfortunately, some of these items are still for sale on some internet channels, so buyers need to beware.
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Breaking of Silence of Sexual Abuse and Molestation in Orthodox Jewish Communities
By Robert Fernicola, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
For years, the public has heard horror stories on how the Catholic Church in dioceses throughout the United States and abroad knew about sex abuse and molestation cases yet stood by or even helped thwart investigations regarding the same. An interesting article was recently posted at the Ashbury Park Press (New Jersey) Website titled Orthodox Moves to End Silence. The article details instances where children were sexual assaulted or abused yet little to no action was taken by community leaders to address or investigate the problem. Tight knit religious communities internalize many functions and incidents without involving outside authorities. Unfortunately, many sexual abuse and assault incidents including those in or around the Orthodox Jewish Communities may have been “swept under the rug” rather than properly investigated and prosecuted. The fact that a crime is committed by a religious person or in or near a religious community does not change the fact that a crime has been committed. This is a simple maxim apparently is more complicated when dealing the intricacies of religious culture and community.
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Child Airlifted for Medical Care After Being Left at a South Carolina Church
By Aaron Edwards, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
A child was left at a South Carolina church. After being left at church by a family member, friend or other person, church officials noticed that the child was lethargic. A person claiming to be the mother may have left the child at the church. Church officials feared that the child may have suffered a head injury or other serious personal injury. An investigation will be conducted by law enforcement and / or child welfare case workers and investigators to determine how the child suffered such injuries or had such medical problems. Parents have a duty to supervise their children and provide for their general health and welfare needs. If a third party like a neighbor, friend, relative, and / or day care center undertakes this duty for child care or baby sitting, there is a duty on behalf of these child care providers to protect and care for the child as well. Hopefully, this child gets the medical attention that the child needs and thereafter, if the child recovers to be released from the hospital, is then cared for in a loving and safe environment. See Child Airlifted After Being Left at a South Carolina Church.
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Mankato, Minnesota School District Settles Kickball Personal Injury Lawsuit
By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
Kickball is a popular elementary and sometimes middle school game that has been around for years. Typically, the game is played without incident or injury. Unfortunately, children are injured playing kickball and other schoolyard games. A school district can be held liable or responsible for the injuries if the game is not safely organized or if there is improper or inadequate supervision that leads to injury. It is the responsibility of the physical education coach, teacher, and or aide to make sure that playing fields are safe, free from hazards like above ground sprinklers, exposed rocks or fences, holes in the ground, or a grossly uneven playing surface. If a child suffers an injury as a result of negligence, a child can then pursue a case or claim against the school district. Of course, the laws of each State differ. Furthermore, each school district has its own rules and regulations that should be reviewed to determine compliance with the same.