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By John Jensen, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
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Abby Thompson, age 4, was enjoying a nice summer’s day at a community pool. Abby was having so much fun that she got into the pool without her inflatable armbands. Someone shouted that Abby was in the pool under water. Abby’s father, Dean Thompson, requested assistance. At the time that Mr. Thompson found his daughter – she was not breathing. Jack Dixon, a North Carolina Highway Patrol trooper, and Rebecca Pressley, a registered nurse, were in the area and administered CPR to the child. These quick acting people were in the right place at the right time and saved Abby’s life. Their knowledge and training in CPR along with their willingness to step in and help saved a 4 year old girl from death and family and a community from tragedy. You can read about this story at 4 Year Old North Carolina Girl Saved from Drowning.

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By David Wolf, Attorney
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Pet bites can cause serious infections to children and adults alike. Some medical researchers believe that pets can transmit a superbug called MRSA through bites to humans. MRSA and other infections are resistant to traditional antibiotics and make the treatment of the dog bite and related infection challenging. It is estimated that 20 % of all pet bite / dog bite cases involve a serious infection according to a study by the University of Florida College of Medicine. If you or your child is bitten by a dog, it is important for the dog to be tested for rabies and other diseases. Experts recommend that the best course of action is to avoid being bit by a dog or other animal. Take precautions and be careful around any animal especially ones that you do not know and do not know you. Of course, there are situations that occur despite precautions and despite a long history of friendship with an animal. Remember, a dog is an animal and could snap at any time for any reason. You can read more tips about avoiding dog bites at Tips for Parents and Children – Avoiding Dog Bites.

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By David Wolf, Attorney
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In Pennsylvania and other states, working parents rely on the good judgment and supervision of day care workers / caregivers to properly supervise their children. In Pine Township, Pennsylvania, a day care worker (Kelsey Rose Lansaw) was recently arrested, according to news reports, for dealing drugs (Marijuana) in a day care center parking lot while she was supervising children at the facility. Ms. Lansaw was employed at the Forever Young Day Care Center and was watching kids in the outside play area. Unknown to Ms. Lansaw, she made a drug deal with an undercover officer. It was reported that Ms. Lansaw planned on being an elementary school teacher. This arrest may have an impact on her ability to fulfill that career goal. You can read more about this story at Pennsylvania Day Care Worker Arrested for Selling Drugs to Undercover Officer.

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By John Jensen, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
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In North Carolina and other States, teachers are stepping well beyond their work duties and ethics by having sex with students. In Durham, North Carolina, Gina Marie Watring, age 40, was charged in April 2009 with child rape, kidnapping and felony child abduction. Bond was set and she should have ceased her contact and relationship with the 10 year old boy. Instead of staying away, Ms. Watring now stands accused of having further contact with the boy through letters, mobile phone, and text messaging. Ms. Watring formerly worked at Creekside Elementary School in Durham, North Carolina as a teacher’s aide. According to police records, the 10 year old boy and teacher had sex on two occasions at her home. Ms. Watring’s bond has now been raised to $2 million. If the allegations are true, people should not confuse the acts of Ms. Watring with any other child predator. It does not matter and should not matter that she is a woman committing these acts on a boy. It is a crime no matter how you look at it. You can read more about this story in Bond Raised in Case Involving North Carolina Elementary School Teacher Accused of Raping a 10 Year Old Boy.

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By David Wolf, Attorney
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In Minnesota and other states, people enjoy the outdoors of summer and camp with their families. It is a time for relaxation and a time to enjoy nature. Unfortunately, campgrounds are the sites of personal injuries and deaths for some campers. In Beaver Falls, Minnesota, a mother was injured and an infant was killed when a van accidentally ran over a tent occupied by the mother and infant. The 4 month old child was later identified as Wyatt Sander of Redwood Falls, Minnesota. The mother and infant were dragged for a distance as a result of the impact. The driver was later arrested for charges of vehicular homicide, driving while intoxicated, and driving with a suspended license. It is a tragedy for the Sander family and one that could have been avoided had the driver refrained from driving. You can read more about this story at Campground Accident in Minnesota Leads to Injuries to Mother and Death of Infant.

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By David Wolf, Attorney
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In Oregon and other States, small children are at risk for drowning. In addition, teens are at risks as well depending on the waterway, extent of supervision, and strength and skills of the swimmer. A teen swimmer has been reported to be in critical condition at Legacy Emanuel Hospital after she suffered injuries while swimming with friends. It was reported that she disappeared and was underwater for several minutes. It is believed that the girl who was almost 18 years old at the time of the incident was not a very strong swimmer according to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office. You can read more about this story at Oregon Teen in Critical Condition Following Drowning Incident in Blue Lake.

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By Jay Foster, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
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In Mississippi and other states, children enjoy boating activities over the summer. Unfortunately, some children suffer serious personal injuries and, in some cases, deaths from boating accidents. On the Jourdan River in Hancock County, Mississippi, Madison Camille Karno, age 10, recently died from a head injury. Madison was riding on an inner tube when she hit something in the river and suffered the fatal head injury. An autopsy was completed by the Hancock County Coroner’s office. It is a tragic death for Madison’s family and the community. You can read about this incident at 10 Year Old Mississippi Girl Dies While Riding Inner Tube on Jourdan River.

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By Sara J. Powell, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
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Children ages from 5 to 8 would benefit from having a booster seat law in place for every State according to a federal safety board. Only Arizona, South Dakota, and Florida do not require booster seats for children for children from ages 5 through 8 years old. According to a study conducted by the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, the use of booster seats lowers the risk of injury by 59 percent as compared to children of this age group who used regular safety / seat belts alone. You can read more about this story and in particular efforts in Arizona to change the current law at Booster Seat Law Recommended in Florida, Arizona, and South Dakota.

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By Joseph R. Hillebrand Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
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In Missouri and other states, it can be dangerous to ride a motorcycle. In most any crash, a motorcycle is no match for a car or truck. In Clay County (near Kearney) Missouri, a teenage motorcyclist (Alex Myers) recently died in a motorcycle accident crash with a vehicle making a left hand turn. News reports did not indicate if either driver was at fault. Typically, a person making a left hand turn must yield to oncoming traffic. Regardless, it is tragic that a teenager died at such a young age. It is a tragedy for the Myers family and the community. You can read more about this story at Missouri Teen Dies in Motorcycle Accident.

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By Anthony Ferguson, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
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The 4th of July holiday time period results in heavy traffic and a number of automobile accidents and deaths on roads in Maine, New Hampshire and across the United States. In New Hampshire, a Lewiston, Maine woman (Rachel Metivier) died in a head on collision with another vehicle. Two children and a man from Maine suffered serious injuries as well. The accident took place on Route 2 in Randolph, New Hampshire. The injury victims also included 3 others from another vehicle. Two people from the other vehicle also died. The news reports did not list a cause of the accident but it was reported as a head on collision between two vehicles. Due to the death and the seriousness of these injuries, a full police investigation will be completed to determine the cause of the accident. You can read about this accident at Lewiston, Maine Woman (Rachel Metivier) Dies, Other Injured in New Hampshire Automobile Accident.

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