When you place your child in the care of another person, you expect that they will be treated with an appropriate level of care. Unfortunately, however, some people who are supposed to take care of children will instead engage in negligent supervision, leading to potential child injuries. But what exactly is negligent supervision, and how [...]
Dog and animal owners have an intrinsic responsibility to ensure their pets are carefully controlled so they do not harm anyone. Unfortunately, these sorts of attacks are more common than most people realize, and they can result in serious harm to anyone who suffers them. Here are five things you need to know about dog [...]
It is always terrifying when someone you love is hurt, but it is especially horrible when it happens to a child. While some of these injuries are unavoidable, many are the result of negligent adults who do not do their job when it comes to caring for children. Here are five ways that negligent adults [...]
Every year, more than 200,000 children across the United States suffer injuries as a result of a defective toy. While most of these injuries are relatively minor, some can be severe enough to require emergency medical attention, and in a handful of cases, they can even be fatal. But how can defective toys potentially hurt [...]
Every year, an estimated 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs, with around 800,000 of them being considered serious enough to require medical attention. These injuries disproportionately affect children, who are much more likely to need medical attention after a dog bite. So why do dog bites happen, and why might it become necessary to [...]
Children are notoriously vulnerable to many types of injury, which is why there are special rules in place to protect their safety. When adults are negligent, the safety of children can be put at risk, making it more likely for them to suffer potentially severe injuries. Here are five of the biggest causes of injury [...]
All parents worry about their kids when they lose sight of them. Many parents depend on the state’s school bus network, especially if they live in the outer suburbs or in rural parts of the state. The school bus regularly picks up kids, takes them to school safely and brings them back again at the [...]
There is a case for a medical malpractice lawsuit against a medical institution, a physician or any other medical personnel if there is sufficient evidence that negligence to any significant degree on their part contributed to an illness or injury. This is true whether the person affected by this negligence is yourself or a child [...]
The first time I saw a playground covered in recycled rubber, I was a little surprised. I grew up when playgrounds were covered in dirt and grass and, yes, sometimes gravel. The kids with me were barefoot and I stopped them before they ran in to caution them that the black rubber would probably burn [...]
Nobody likes to hear a baby screaming in discomfort, especially their baby. Teething is not a fun time for new parents or for children but it's necessary and a part of life. We here in the States have been told certain medicines are fine for babies, only to be told a few years later that [...]
