By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In Tacoma, Washington, a 6 year old boy -Sebastian Hizey – died when parts from a red monster truck came flying into the stand and hit the little boy. Another spectator was injured as well. The monster truck was spinning around doing donuts when parts flew 30 to 50 feet beyond and over safety barriers into the stands.
By Benjamin A. Klopman, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
Children in Maryland day care centers / child care centers should be protected from all hazardous items inside and outside the facility. Pursuant to Title 13 A State Board of Education – Child Care Centers – Regulation 13A.16.10.04 – a child care center shall keep potentially hazardous items away from the reach of children. Harmful or potentially hazardous items include petroleum, gasoline, oil, and other flammable products. Cleaning agents like ammonia, bleach, and detergents need to be stored out of the reach or accessibility of children in the child care center. Poisonous items should be stored away from children and clearly labeled. The clear labeling of poisonous items will help prevent mistakes being made in the child care center as to these items. Firearms are prohibited from child care centers unless the child care center is located in a home. Even then, there are certain restrictions and regulations for the storage of a firearm in the home.
By Jonathan Safran, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In Wisconsin, day care centers / child care centers are licensed by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families. The Department also known as DCF has promulgated or put in place rules and regulations for each type of facility: Family Child Care Centers, Group Day Care Centers, and Day Camps. It is helpful to review the applicable rules and regulations to make sure that the child care center is providing the necessary care and supervision of your child in the day care setting according to the standards set by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families.
By Scott Soutullo, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In Alabama and other States, children are injured in day care centers every day. Many of the personal injuries take place outside and in the playground area. The State of Alabama – Department of Human Resources – Minimum Standards for Child Day Care Centers – Regulations and Procedures – sets forth minimum safety requirements for playgrounds located at child day care centers.
Watching a child in a day care center, child care center, or school requires that the child care worker be alert, awake, energetic, and diligent. Alcohol and illegal drug use certainly interfere with a person’s faculties to drive, make decision, and, yes, watch children. Most states have laws in place for day care centers and schools that prohibit a person from being under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs when caring for children. In addition to the laws being in place, it is just common sense. Outside of the day care and school settings, some parents, caregivers, and adults often times drink excessively around children which also puts children at risk. It is just best to avoid alcohol and drugs during or near the time that a person is responsible for the supervision of a child.
By Benjamin A. Klopman, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
Maryland has day care centers and child care centers throughout the State. The State Board of Education sets forth standards for day care centers / child care centers pursuant to Title 13 A State Board of Education – Child Care Licensing. Under Regulation 13A.16.05.12. 12, the State of Maryland sets minimum standards for Outdoor Play or Playground areas. In particular, a day care center / child care center shall have an outdoor play area (playground) that is adjacent or easily accessible to the center providing ample play space. Each day care center / child care center must keep the outdoor play area free from hazards that may cause personal injuries or danger to the child. Hazards would include broken fences, broken playground equipment, unprotected or unfenced waterways, holes in the ground, glass or other sharp / dangerous objects, and poison ivy. Many injuries to children in Maryland can be avoided with good and consistent maintenance and supervision of outdoor play areas / playgrounds.
By Jonathan Safran, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families published helpful tips on Choosing a Child Care Center / Day Care Center. The tips should be considered and utilized by parents in selecting a child care center / day care center. Unfortunately, children are injured every day in day care centers in Wisconsin and throughout the United States. Carefully selecting a day care center may help reduce the risk of injury to children in day care centers. Just because a facility has passed inspection and has no violations does not guarantee your child’s safety; however, it is one indication or factor to use when selecting a day care center.
By Scott Soutullo, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In Alabama and Other States, children suffer personal injuries inside the child day center from unsafe furniture and poorly maintained equipment and surroundings. A broken chair or desk can cause serious personal injuries to the child who lacks the judgment, experience and knowledge to appreciate the dangers. The Department of Human Resources sets Minimum Standards for Child Day Care Centers for furnishings / furniture and equipment. According to these Regulations and Procedures, a child day care center shall make sure that furniture and equipment is appropriate for the age and size of the children. In addition, furniture and equipment shall be maintained in a clean and safe condition and shall be free from sharp, loose or rusty parts. The equipment and furniture shall be of the type that can be kept clean. Small parts or removable small parts shall be kept away from infants and toddlers who tend to put these small items in their mouths. It is interesting to note that children’s desks or student desks are prohibited in child day care centers. Children’s desks or student desks are the built in all in one units. This makes sense as small children may get caught or stuck in such a desks or injured from the closable tops to such desks.
By Stephanie Brown and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In Georgia and other States, day care center rules and regulations provide for specific provisions for outdoor play areas. Children in day care centers want and need a safe outdoor play environment during the extended time periods that the child is under the care of the day care center. Pursuant to Chapter 290-2-2-.12 (aa), Physical Environment and Equipment – Rules and Regulations for the State of Georgia, a day care center must provide an outside play area as follows:
By Will Brown, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
Babysitting can be a dangerous job. Just ask Nathan Beavers who was shot by a 4 year old he was babysitting in Jackson, Ohio. The 4 year old Ohio boy got upset because the babysitter accidentally stepped on the foot of the 4 year old. Apparently, there was a shotgun that was accessible to the 4 year old and he shot the babysitter. While the wounds were described as minor in a news report, it is quite troubling that the 4 year old had access to the shot gun, a weapon that could certainly inflict serious bodily injuries and death upon a victim. You can read about this story at 4 Year Old Shoots Babysitter and Another Teen in Jackson, Ohio.
