By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In Indiana and other States, crimes are considered enhanced crimes or more serious crimes when committed near a school and / or day care center. In Lafayette, Indiana, a man was recently arrested for dealing drugs within 1000 feet from a day care center. Further investigation by police officials uncovered a drug operation involving the growing of marijuana and the selling of LSD. In addition, police officials found several guns. The safety of children were certainly at risks when drugs are being sold nearby. Drug sales lead to other criminal activity including but not limited to assault, battery, shooting, and other violent crimes. Fortunately, this story was not about the tragic shooting death of a child caught in a drug dispute shooting; nevertheless, the criminal activity should be punished since crimes were committed and children were put at risks You can read more about this story at Man Arrested for Dealing Drugs Near Indiana Day Care Center.
In Tuscaloosa, Alabama, FOX News and other media outlets reported a very disturbing story, as follows: Issac “Andy” Baker served the citizens of Alabama for 25 years as a patrol officer between 1975 and 2000. Mr. Baker’s wife ran an in home day care center. A young girl stated that Mr. Baker sodomized her at the in home day care center. As a result of the young girl’s allegations, a grand jury recently handed down an indictment of Mr. Baker. If the allegations are true, then this case is quite distrubing. Apparently, the grand jury took the allegations seriously enough to hand down the indictment.
In the United States, children are the unfortunate injury victims of driveway accidents or incidents. Many such incidents take place when a driver unknowingly back up over a small children standing, sitting, or walking on a driveway. The height of the vehicle combined with inattention of the driver and lack of safety awareness of the child all contribute to cause these injuries. In Australia, driveway injuries / deaths are also prevalent. The Queensland University of Technology will be conducting a study to determine the cause of such incidents / accidents and safety precautions that can be taken to avoid or reduce the rate or number of such injuries and deaths. You can read more at 
Forty four states have bullying laws in place that deal with the real problem of bullying schools. According to a recent article in the 
Distracted driving has been a problem since people began driving. Over the years, there have been more things to distract a driver’s attention. Prior to the use of mobile phones, drivers were distracted by music, eating, talking, reading (yes reading) and other non-driving activities. With the availability and use of mobile phones and now smart phones like the Blackberry and iphone, drivers are now distracted by e mails, text messages, and internet browsing. The Gainesville (Florida) Sun Newspaper recently published an article (
Children (as well as adults) suffer injuries known as traumatic brain injury every day. These injuries can range from the very mild to injuries that can cause brain damage or death. Mild traumatic brain injuries are often referred to as concussions. Symptoms or complications following a head injury can be experienced immediately while some can be delayed. It is important for coaches, teachers, caregivers, parents, and medical providers to be aware of the signs and symptoms of a serious traumatic brain injury so that medical care can be obtained as soon as possible. Dr. Beth Slomine is a specialist at the Brain Injury Rehabilitation Program – Kennedy Krieger Institute based in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Slomine offered advice on traumatic brain injuries which included the following:
