By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
Philip Blake Putnam, 22, was charged with aggravated child abuse after his son was taken to the hospital with a broken arm. While the baby is still in the hospital and is showing signs of improvement, Putnam remains in jail. According the Lawrenceburg Police Chief, after arresting Putnam, he discovered that the man was wanted under several active arrest warrants for drug-related charges in another county.
By Stephanie F. Brown, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
The Georgia Supreme Court has found an Atlanta City Ordinance that prohibits erotic dancers between the ages of 18 and 21 from entering the premises of adult entertainment establishments unconstitutional. The plaintiffs in this lawsuit were young dancers between the ages of 18 and 21 who challenged the constitutionality of the statute. The dancers wanted to work as strippers at a long time Atlanta establishment, the Cheetah Lounge. Under the Atlanta ordinance, however, they could not enter the premises.
By Steven Smith, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In New York and other States, day care operators have a duty to provide for the health, safety and welfare of children. It is well known that small children are at risks for choking on certain food items like carrots, grapes, and hard candy. Children are also at risks for choking on change, small toys, and other common items. A day care owner should take precautions to keep choking hazards away from small children cared for in the facility. In New York, a lawsuit was recently filed by a family regarding the death of a two year old who choked on a carrot. According to a story posted in Newsday.Com, the day care center (Carousel Day Care Center) located in Hicksville, New York frequently gave children carrots to eat the day care center. This dangerous practice led the the choking death of a 2 year old child.
By Scott Soutullo, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In Alabama, a mother was arrested for having her teenage child ride in a cardboard box on top of a van. The driver, Jackie Denise Knott, informed Albertville, Alabama police that she had a good reason for placing her teen on top of the van. The reason was that the driver needed someone to hold down a box. Here is a better idea for this driver: leave the box and avoid putting a child at risk for personal injuries. Several drivers had called in this dangerous situation to police.
By Ryan E. Alekman, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
The State of Massachusetts is imposing new requirements on day care providers including in home day care providers. Opponents argue that the regulations and restrictions put a heavy burden on small day care providers. Advocates of such regulations including the State of Massachusetts point out that the regulations help provide for and promote the safety and well being of children placed in day care centers throughout the State. The changes to Massachusetts law will take effect in January 2010. An article posted in the Boston Herald covers the new laws and seems to make more of an argument against the regulations.
By Andrew Prine, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In Iron River Township, Michigan, a 5 year old died in an ORV (Off Road Vehicle) accident. The accident took place on Amvets Highway in the morning. The driver of the ORV was Kimberly Lewis, a 36 year old woman from Larsen, Wisconsin. Ms. Lewis suffered a leg injury. The child, who was wearing a helmet, died as a result of the accident. While helmets are necessary safety devices, they cannot prevent all serious injuries from ORVs (Off Road Vehicles) or ATVs (All Terrain Vehicles). You can read more about this story at 5 Year Old Dies in Off Road Vehicle Accident in Michigan.
By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In the United States, United Kingdom (England), and many other places, children love to play on trampolines. Unfortunately, children are injured on injuries every day. Many injuries can be avoided with better safety precautions and supervision. Children, especially young children, lack safety awareness. This is especially true when playing on trampolines. Jumping on a trampoline can be quite empowering for a child. Children often want to jump higher and higher. Children then try tricks like flips and jumping in and around each other. During these stunts or just regular jumping, children are injured.
By David M. Baum, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In Dolton, Illinois a special needs child was assaulted by a police officer, at a school. The police officer’s actions and abuse were captured on videotape. Apparently the police officer became upset when the special needs child, Marshawn Pitts,15, had his shirt untucked. The fact that this child’s shirt was untucked became the reason for this inexcusable assault on a brain damaged child is beyond comprehension.
By Scott A. Marks, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In Hawthorne, California, a jury recently convicted an owner of a day care center of lewd acts on two young girls (ages 4 and 6). According to CBS News, Tito Ruiz was found guilty of the crimes. The criminal investigation and trial revealed allegations by two girls who reported that they were touched by Mr. Ruiz while at the day care center. All of the details of the trial were not reported. In cases of this nature, it would be important to know the following:
By Robert Chaiken, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
An Arlington, Texas mother has been criminally charged for the death of her 1 year old son. Darrell “Tre” Singleton, III, had a body temperature of 107 degrees when he was evaluated and pronounced dead at Arlington Memorial Hospital. Police investigators and local authorities believe that the death was a direct result of the mother leaving Darrell “Tre” in a vehicle for 8 hours while the mother worked at a local hospital. The mother (Keashia Dyon Matthews) turned herself into local authorities for the charges and later was released on bond. Ms. Matthews had a history of parenting issues with her children.
