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By David Wolf, Attorney
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Survivors First is a volunteer from that was formed in 2002 to inform and educate victims of priest sexual abuse their treatment / recovery options. Furthermore, the mission of this group is to keep kids safe. Parents and caregivers should be aware of prior incidents and convictions especially of abusing priests in their communities. Various resources of websites on child abuse incidents and prevention are posted at the Survivors First Website.

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By David Wolf, Attorney
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Bubble Boy disease is the term used to describe a medical condition called severe combined immunodeficiency, or SCID. It is a relatively rare disease in that forty to one hundred people are diagnosed with the disease per year in the United States. It is a genetic disorder that affects and compromises a person’s immune system. Patients were give gene therapy and results indicate that eight of the patients were successfully treated according to a study reported in the New England Journal of Medicine. You can read more about this study which gives some hope to children and families dealing with this disease at Study – Gene Therapy Cures 8 Children with Bubble Boy Disease.

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By Ryan E. Alekman, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney

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sports%20football%20helmet%20white%20on%20grass.jpgThe Center for the Study of Traumatic encephalopathy (CSTE), at the Boston University School of Medicine is researching a type of brain damage called chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). This type of brain injury is caused by concussions. Until recently, concussions were concerned invisible type of injuries that are associated with a jarring blow to the head that temporarily affects the senses. Occasionally, concussions lead to unconsciousness. Autopsies and studies have revealed the presence of CTE in former NFL players as well as even young players.

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By David Wolf, Attorney
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The South Carolina Department of Social Services – Child Care Services is the government agency that licenses Day Care / Child Care Centers in the State of South Carolina. Like many other States, South Carolina has licensing requirements that are based on the size, purpose, religious affiliation, and other factors. Regardless of the type of day care center / child care center, each facility and its owners have a duty to provide a safe and healthy environment for the children so as to prevent serious personal injuries while under their care and supervision. Child Care Services has a Child Care Center Locator on its web site that can assist parents and caregivers in researching and finding child care centers throughout South Carolina.

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By David Wolf, Attorney

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vehicle%20back%20of%20red%20suv.jpgA government study reported that approximately 100 children died and 2000 were injured as a result of vehicle backover accidents in 2007. The study was released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The study was in response to a 2008 law that required the tracking of backover incidents, power window strangulations, and heat exposure injuries / deaths.

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By David Wolf, Attorney

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dog%20behind%20bars.jpgIn South Carolina, a dog owner is liable to a child or other injury victim of a dog bite that takes place in a public place or on the dog owner’s property. Pursuant to Section 43-3-110 – Liability to Person Bitten or Otherwise Attached by Dog, Section – South Carolina Code of Laws, a dog owner is legally liable and responsible for the damages caused to the person bitten. Whether the dog bite / dog attack victim is a South Carolina child or adult, the injuries can be quite serious. Serious dog bites require surgery, antibiotic and wound care treatment, and leave permanent scarring. In some cases, infections can cause both short term and long term health complications for the dog bite victim. Some dog bite victims have required extended hospitalizations for infections that did not respond to anti-biotic treatment.

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By Andrew Prine, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
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In Michigan and other States, children are often times abused and neglected in child day care centers. When it comes to discipline, many Michigan child care providers use a fist or a belt rather than a calm voice and reason when dealing with children. Corporal punishment in child day care centers is prohibited pursuant to Rule 400.5107, Discipline, Licensing Rules for Michigan Child Care Centers. Punishment in the form of hitting, spanking, biting, pinching and other physical or corporal punishment type of acts are clearly prohibited under this rule. In addition, a child care center can not take away food as punishment or tie up or restrain a child. There are some exceptions to these general rules when the health and safety of the child or others are at risk. Michigan child care centers have a duty to refrain from these acts. If discipline is necessary at the child care center, the child care workers have a duty to promote self control, self direction, self esteem and cooperation rather than resorting to physical violence and corporal punishment.

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By David Wolf, Attorney

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animals%20dogs%20black%20dog%20being%20walked%20on%20leash.jpgIn South Carolina, a dog owner has a duty and responsibility to maintain control of his or own dog. Pursuant to Section 47-3-50 – Allowing Dogs or Cats to Run at Large – Penalty – South Carolina Code of Laws, it is unlawful for illegal for a dog owner to allow his or own dog to run at large off the dog owner’s property. This code provision makes the violation of this South Carolina law a misdemeanor. The code provision also requires cities and counties to adopt laws / ordinances consistent with this code provision.

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By Andrew Prine, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney

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educations%20school%20day%20care%20alphabet%20on%20black%20chalkboard.jpgIn Michigan, child day care centers have a duty to properly staff the facility and supervise the children. In order to promote adequate staffing of child day care centers, the Michigan Department of Human Resources promulgated rules and regulations that require child day care centers to have certain staff to children ratios in place for the safety and supervision of the children. Pursuant to Rule 400.5105 Supervision and Ratio Requirement, Michigan Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers, staffing ratio requirements are as follows:

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