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What are the Legal Rights of the Child Hit, Punched or Abused in a Day Care Center or School?
By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Blog
In Connecticut and other States, day care centers, schools, and summer camps should be safe havens for children. Unfortunately, at these very locations, children are subject to abuse, neglect, and corporal punishment. Let’s face it. Children, at times, will misbehave and fail to follow instructions. However, this is no reason for hitting or striking a child in a day care, school, or summer camp setting. In fact, there are no good reasons to justify the abuse, neglect, corporal punishment, or exploitation of a child. When a child is abused or neglected in a child care setting, there may be one or more legal proceedings that result from the alleged bad conduct of the day care provider. There may be an arrest or criminal prosecution in the form a criminal case. There may be a fine levied against the day care center or a suspension of the license in the form of an administrative procedure. There may also be a civil case or claim against the individual day care center provider and / or business for the injuries / damages suffered by the child. It should be noted that the pursuit of any one of the three types of cases are not dependent on each other. For instance, a civil case or claim can be pursued even if there are no criminal charges filed.
What is the Difference Between a Criminal Case and a Civil Case When a Child Is Molested or Abused at a Day Care Center?
By David Wolf, Attorney and Samantha Vloedman, Law Clerk
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Blog
When a child is being cared for at a day care center, school, summer camp, or other person / entity, a parent should be able to rely on the good nature of people and organizations that the child will be cared for in a nurturing manner by adults who really promote the best interests of their child. Unfortunately, people in trust like child care providers, babysitters, and even family members use these unique opportunities to abuse, neglect, and molest the very children under their care.
What is a Child is Injured on a Public School Bus? Legal Rights and Responsibilities
During the school year, millions of children are transported to and from school in yellow school buses and similar transportation. Unfortunately for some of these children, a school bus accident results in serious personal injuries and even death. Like other driving situations, a school bus driver has a duty of reasonable care while transporting children. If a school bus driver is negligent, then a case or claim can be pursued against the school district, city, and / or county. It should be noted that the notice requirements are different for public schools and there may be limitations or caps on the damages recoverable by a child when the child is injured due to the negligence of a public school bus driver. Because of the complexity of these cases, it is important that a parent contact a Child Injury Lawyer for advice, counsel, and, when appropriate legal representation.What are the Choking Risks at Schools, Day Care Centers, and Homes for Young Children?
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Blog
Most people are aware of the risk of injuries and death to children resulting from an automobile accident, bicycle accident, pedestrian accident, and drowning. One common cause of death that is not so obvious to some parents and caregivers involves choking on small objects. For instance, hot dogs are particularly risky to young children. The cylindrical, compressible object can become lodged in the airway of a child.What if a Child Dies During Nap Time or Sleep Time at a Licensed or Unlicensed Day Care Center?
Parents rely on day care centers during the working day to care of the child in an environment that is safe and clean. One overlooked area of child care in a day care center can be the sleeping or napping arrangements. Children especially infants are at risk for injury during sleep and nap time. An infant should not be placed in an adult bed or even a toddler bed for that matter. Pillows and soft objects should be removed from the crib area or sleeping area for the infant. Swaddling is also something that many pediatricians and experts advise against.What if a Child is Injured or Killed as a Result of a Trucking Accident? Negligence of Truck Drivers and Tragic Injuries / Deaths to Children
Published by the Child Injury Lawyer Blog
Throughout Tennessee and other states, trucks, tractor trailers, and big rigs are common sites on the roads, highways, and expressways. Certainly, big trucks are an important part of both intrastate and interstate commerce. Theres large commercial trucks also pose a significant risk of serious injuries and deaths to adults and children alike to the size disparity between these trucks and common personal vehicles / automobiles. Because of this, it is important that commercial truck drivers are well trained, alert, and well rested. Furthermore, excessive speed and daydreaming need to be avoided as well. Finally, driver distractions should be limited and removed whenever possible. Texting while any vehicle including but limited to a commercial truck is simply careless and can and does lead to serious accidents causing personal injuries and the deaths of others.
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