By Rob Shainess, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
Chaska, Minnesota, police recently found a loaded handgun near a child care center in early April 2011. The gun’s serial number was traced back to a Shakopee man, who told police he thought the gun was stolen from his truck back in December 2010. However, the gun was never reported stolen and police were skeptical of his story. Captain Jon Kehrberg of the Chaska Police Department says the circumstances most likely suggest the gun fell out of the man’s truck and was ultimately pushed into a snow bank. The gun was discovered on April 5 by a man, David Granlund, who was walking his dog near the day care center. Granlund noticed something shiny in the grass. At first impression, Granlund thought the object was child’s handgun. However, after he picked up the gun and noticed it was loaded with hollow point bullets he immediately put the gun back down and called police. The man who owned the gun did not tell police why he had a loaded gun in his truck. No charges have been pressed against the gun’s owner. Kehrberg advised that if anyone comes across a weapon in public, they should avoid touching the weapon and immediately call police. Ultimately, it was very fortunate the gun did not fall into the wrong hands. For more read Gun found near Chaska, Minnesota day care center.
A 15-year-old boy was stunned with a taser after an outburst in his classroom. Anthony Jones, 15, attends Delta College in Stockton, California. Because he is autistic, Anthony attends a special class catered to his needs. His family said Anthony had an outburst in class after he received a grade on a test that he did not like. After his tantrum, Anthony was asked to leave the classroom. When he refused to leave, police were called. Tajmah Jones said school officials told her that as a police officer went to remove Anthony from the classroom Anthony resisted and reached for one of the officer’s guns. At that point Anthony was stunned with a taser. He was taken to San Joaquin General Hospital to have a barb removed from his body. For more read 
When transporting children, it is important that all parents, babysitters, schools, day care centers, and summer camps follow safety measures for the protection of the children. One basic safety measure is the use of proper child safety seats and seat belts when transporting children. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration publishes a very helpful guide for child safety seats. All parents and transporters of children should print out this guide and review it to make sure that all necessary and reasonable safety measures are taken while transporting children. See 
Spring Break brings high school, college, and other people out to bars, restaurants, and the beach. Most people go to Spring Break destinations to have fun with friends and meet new ones. Unfortunately, Spring Break crowds make for busier roads and, yes, drivers who are under the influence of alcohol and / or drugs. Four fatal crashes were recently reported in the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. See 
In St. Paul, Minnesota, Arahon Atlas was severely bitten by a dog that outweighed the 8 year old boy by over 30 pounds. As a result of the dog bite attack, Arahon received medical treatment and needed over 50 stitches for the injuries. Arahon was on his way to go swimming with a friend when the dog bite attack took place. St. Paul Minnesota animal control quarantined the dog and officials will make a determination of the dog qualifies as a dangerous or a potentially dangerous dog. The family of the boy expects that the boy will recover from the dog bite related injuries. See 
In Ohio and other States, parents entrust schools and day care centers to provide a safe and clean learning environment for their children. In addition, parents expect that the teachers and staff members employed by the school and the day care center are alert, healthy, and doing their best to supervise and educate the children. Unfortunately, some teachers and day care workers shirk these responsibilities and engage in other activities at school that take away from their effectiveness and attentiveness. This can include excessive texting, Facebooking, computer and video games, taking on the cell phone, and, yes the use of drugs and alcohol. In Westlake, Ohio, it was reported that a substitute teacher was arrested for allegedly drinking at Westlake High School. The incident took place on April 8, 2011 where police were dispatched to the school. The teacher, Anne M. Keller, was cited for Disorderly Conduct Intoxication and having an Open Alcohol Container at the school. She later pled guilty to both of these charges. The physical evidence observed by the police was a Grey Goose Vodka botte. See
In Georgia and other States, there are dangers in most residential communities. What is one of the most common dangers? Ponds and lakes are among the most common dangers in residential neighborhoods. While the scenery and view of a lake or pond can be quite beautiful, there are risks of these water ways especially to young children. Many lakes and ponds are not fenced or otherwise situated to prevent young children from wandering into them. Because of this, young children die every year from accidental drownings. One such drowning was recently reported in near Chatsworth, Georgia. A 22 month old child (Aiden Hammontree) apparently wandered into a pond near the family home and drowned. The death of this child is certainly a tragic loss for the family, neighborhood, church, and the community. See 