Category Archives: Child Injury

Minneapolis Boy Abused By Mother; Seriously Injured

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Minneapolis police arrested a 37 year-old mother, Jacquelyn Wanda Williams, and charged her with violently beating her 6 year-old boy along with her boyfriend on May 27, 2010. KARE11 TV reported that the young boy, living at the 4300 block of the Irving Avenue, was tied with a pole in the basement with a tight telephone cord and was beaten up with the extension cord repeatedly by his mother and her male friend.

Minneapolis Police Department officials reported that the lady’s boyfriend, Troy Lamont Clay, 37, thrashed the boy while the mother stood there watching.  The boy was allegedly beaten up sixty to hundred times. The boy and his elder sister have been taken into a protective custody.

A complete investigation is underway to know the exact reason behind this brutal abuse.

There is absolutely no words that can describe the horror we feel reading and reporting about this news story.  Unfortunately, these stories are not uncommon.  There is absolutely no excuse—none—for a parent to beat a child.  Even worse is when the child is restrained and beaten as a form of torture.  There is no indication why these beatings occurred, as if any excuse would be justified.  Although there is no civil remedy which could be available for this child to be compensated for his injuries and the wrong he has suffered, there is thankfully a criminal remedy.  We hope that his mother and her boyfriend receive the maximum punishment under the law.

Ross Jurewitz is a San Diego child injury lawyer and the managing attorney of the Jurewitz Law Group, a California law firm dedicated to representing people whose child is seriously injured in a personal injury accident.  If your loved one has been injured or killed in a serious injury accident in California, please order your free copy of Mr. Jurewitz’s book, The Ten Biggest Mistakes that can Destroy Your California Accident Case. It is full of helpful information that will help you protect your legal rights and it is free to all California residents.

Students Injured In San Diego Bus Accident

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A school bus accident in Oceanside has injured seven high school students and the bus driver with moderate to severe injuries. This accident occurred on June 11, 2010, when the school bus was taking students to a tutoring program.

The probable reason behind this motor vehicle accident is considered to be a negligent Toyota Corolla driver, an 81 year-old woman, who drove parallel to the left wheel of the school bus, before it attempted to merge right into the left wheel of the school bus.  The bus started flipping as the driver host his control of the vehicle.  At least seven students of El Camino High School suffered bruises, lacerations, scrapes and broken bones amongst other injuries.

This car accident would stir up the emotions of parents about the reckless driving of the motorist, but at the same time the driver’s age has to be considered. It very well may be the case that she had lost the ability to be very aware of her surroundings and traffic.  It is a fortunate thing that none of the children sustained catastrophic injuries.  Nevertheless, this traffic accident has again raised an alarm that school buses should have seat belts.

We hope and pray that all the injured children and the driver of the school bus recover from their injuries quickly.

Ross Jurewitz is a bus accident attorney in San Diego and the managing lawyer of the Jurewitz Law Group, a California law firm dedicated to representing people seriously injured and the families of people killed in an injury accident.  If you or a loved one has been killed or injured in a California child injury accident, please order your free copy of Mr. Jurewitz’s book, The Ten Biggest Mistakes that can Destroy Your California Accident Case. It is full of helpful information that will help you protect your legal rights and it is free to all California residents.

Zanesville School Bus Accident Kills One Child and Injures Seven Other Children

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A 6 year-old school boy was killed in a bus crash on June 2, 2010, at 8:18 a.m. when the bus driver lost control of the vehicle along southbound of Ohio State Route 60. According to the LancasterEagleGazzette.com, Carol Oyer, the 47 year-old driver of the Tri Valley school bus, lost control near milepost 26.

The school bus stopped turning when it hit a roadside ditch.  The bus then veered off the road and struck a power line.  At the time of accident there were twelve kids present in the bus out of which the eldest child, Shae Burkhart, 12, apparently jumped out from the emergency exit and escaped serious injury.  All the other children had to endure the bus crash and risked injury.

Unfortunately, a 6-year old boy, Kasey King, suffered catastrophic injuries and he later died at the scene. Six children travelling in the bus were treated for their minor to moderate injuries at a nearby hospital.

Adverse traffic conditions did not appear to be the cause of this accident.  The only other logical causes of this serious bus accident could be driver inattention and error or a defective road condition.  We offer our condolences and sympathies to the family of Kasey King for this tragic loss and hope for speedy recovery of the injured victims.  The investigation should focus on the actions and decisions of the bus driver to determine what actions should have taken place to prevent injury or death to the children who were riding in the bus.

Ross Jurewitz is a San Diego bus accident lawyer and the managing attorney of the Jurewitz Law Group, a California law firm dedicated to representing people seriously injured and the families of people killed in a serious personal injury accident.  If you or a loved one has been killed or injured in a child injury accident in California, please order your free copy of Mr. Jurewitz’s book, The Ten Biggest Mistakes that can Destroy Your California Accident Case. It is full of helpful information that will help you protect your legal rights and it is free to all California residents.

Babysitter Charged with Causing Brain Injury in Child

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Dotty Reed, 18 of Auburn, Washington, is accused of causing a brain injury to a nine month old baby when babysitting the young boy. Reed told detectives that she was frustrated with the baby for the past 3 weeks as he was fussy and appeared not to like her.

Reed told police officers that on May 28, 2010, she grabbed the baby and sat him down on the floor causing his head to snap forward and then roughly put him in a playpen where he fell backward.  Reed then called 911 around 9 a.m. when she heard the boy cry, appear to go back to sleep, and then start breathing weird. The boy was taken to Children’s Hospital where he was diagnosed with severe brain injuries that might be life-threatening.  Reed has been charged with first degree assault.

We hope and pray that the injuries sustained by the baby boy are not as severe as originally believed, that he survives, and that he does not suffer any long-term effects of a brain injury.

Ross Jurewitz is a San Diego child injury attorney and the managing lawyer of the Jurewitz Law Group, a California law firm dedicated to representing people seriously injured and the families of people killed in a child injury accident.  If you or a loved one has been killed or injured in a brain injury accident in California, please order your free copy of Mr. Jurewitz’s book, The Ten Biggest Mistakes that can Destroy Your California Accident Case. It is full of helpful information that will help you protect your legal rights and it is free to all California residents.

San Diego Toddler Drowns in Backyard Swimming Pool

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Noah Hale, a 3-year old toddler from Descanso, died in tragic swimming pool accident on May 21, 2010, in San Diego when he drowned in a backyard pool in the 24000 block of Sherilton Valley Road. Hale was found unresponsive and face down in the swimming pool by his mother. He was airlifted to a nearby hospital, but he could not revive and died after a short time. It is still not clear how the child came to be in the swimming pool unsupervised.

We offer our deepest condolences to the little Noah Hale’s family for this tragic and shocking loss. With summer just around the corner, adults will have to be more vigilant when their children are in swimming pools or are at homes with pools. Negligence of even a few seconds can lead to serious injuries or death.  The number of child deaths caused by swimming pools exceeds the number of fatalities caused by gunshots.

Ross Jurewitz is s San Diego child injury attorney and the managing lawyer of the Jurewitz Law Group, a California law firm dedicated to representing families of people killed in a wrongful death incident.  If a loved one has been killed in a personal injury accident in California, please order your free copy of Mr. Jurewitz’s book, The Ten Biggest Mistakes that can Destroy Your California Accident Case. It is full of helpful information that will help you protect your legal rights and it is free to all California residents.

Helmets Now Required for California Youth Skiers

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In an effort to promote child safety and prevent injuries, a California bill requiring children to wear helmets while skiing in California has been approved. The bill, put forward by State Senator Leland Yee, was approved by the Senate Health Committee.

The bill, SB 880, was shaped after the existing law that requires all minors to wear helmets while riding a bicycle. The law applies to all children under 18 years of age whether they are skiing or snowboarding. The bill was also supported by famous talk show host Dr. Phil McGraw.

According to the Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC), over 7,000 people suffer from traumatic brain injuries (TBI) per year while skiing. Out of these, 5,000 are children under 15 years of age. The CPSC also showed that over 50% of these brain injuries can be prevented if children wear helmets.

Ross Jurewitz is a San Diego child injury attorney and the managing lawyer of the Jurewitz Law Group, a California law firm dedicated to representing people seriously injured and the families of people killed by the negligence of others. If you or a loved one has been killed in a child injury in California, please order your free copy of Mr. Jurewitz’s book, The Ten Biggest Mistakes that can Destroy Your California Accident Case. It is full of helpful information that will help you protect your legal rights and it is free to all California residents.

Baby Walkers Recalled Due to Fall Hazard

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The South El Monte, California based baby product company Le Hing, Inc has been asked to recall about 200 baby walkers, all of which have the serial number L-0809EN.

Defective Baby WalkerThe walkers are a potential child safety hazard as they have not been designed to fit through a regular door way and can also be easily rolled down a flight of stairs by the child. The walkers, which are either blue or pink with a white tray, were sold from June to August 2009 and has the serial number printed on the side of the box.

Our office urges all parents to return these baby walkers immediately to the store where they purchased the product or directly to the manufacturer as they are a major safety risk. Also, we wish to say that those parents who use a baby walker, of any kind, must be very vigilant and ensure that they are always around their baby so that their baby does not walk down the stairs unexpectedly.

Ross Jurewitz is a San Diego baby injury attorney and the managing lawyer of the Jurewitz Law Group, a California law firm dedicated to representing people seriously injured and the families of people killed by the negligence of others. If you or a loved one has been killed in a California child accident, please order your free copy of Mr. Jurewitz’s book, The Ten Biggest Mistakes that can Destroy Your California Accident Case. It is full of helpful information that will help you protect your legal rights and it is free to all California residents.

Fresno County Hit-and-Run Accident Kills Fowler Boy

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Investigations have revealed that 24-year old Ramon Ayala of Orange Cove might be the driver who fatally injured 12-year old Sage Corpus in a hit-and-run accident.  Sage died on April 9 in Fresno County.  Police believe that Ramon has a history of dangerous driving and he does not have a driving license.  According to Officer Guillermo Garza, Ramon was arrested three weeks before the accident that killed young Corpus for driving on the wrong side and was also found to be under the influence of alcohol.   The arrest resulted in Ramon’s driver’s license being revoked.

The accident happened when a pickup truck crashed into a group of kids walking along South Avenue in Fresno County.  The truck driver ran away from the scene leaving the truck behind.  This accident left Sage dead and another 13-year old boy with non life-threatening injuries.

Attempts to arrest Ramon were futile as he moved out of his house a day after the crash.  Authorities are searching his possible hideouts in Fresno and Tulare Counties.

Our office offers our heartfelt condolences and prayers to Sage’s family and friends, as well as the family and friends of the other little boy who was injured by the truck driver. We hope that Ramon, or whoever is the guilty person, is soon brought to justice. Drivers need to be very careful while driving around residential and other populated areas like shopping complexes and schools to avoid injuring or even killing pedestrians and children.

If you would like to contribute to the Sage Corpus Memorial Fund, one has been established at Citibank and you can make a donation at any location.  Just use account number 400-587-828-02.

Ross Jurewitz is a Fresno child injury lawyer and the managing attorney of the Jurewitz Law Group, a California law firm dedicated to representing people seriously injured and the families of people killed by the negligence of others.  If you or a loved one has been hurt or killed in a drunk driving auto accident in California, please order your free copy of Mr. Jurewitz’s book, The Ten Biggest Mistakes that can Destroy Your California Accident Case. It is full of helpful information that will help you protect your legal rights and it is free to all California residents.

Needles Car Accident Leads to Death of High School Freshman

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A Penn High School freshman lost his life in a fatal Needles auto accident that happened on March 28, 2010 along US 95, somewhere north of Needles. The car accident took place at around 5 p.m.

The deceased, Nathan Douglas White, was on his way to Lake Havasu City along with his grandmother when a 20-year old man crossed the yellow lines of the highway and crashed into their rental car. Nathan was transported to University Medical Center in Las Vegas for surgery, where he succumbed to his injuries the same night. Nathan’s grandmother was also taken to a hospital and has now recovered.

Our office wishes to offer our heartfelt prayers and condolences to Nathan’s friends and family. We can understand how his grandparents must be feeling. Young drivers seem to be at times rather reckless while driving. But they have to realize that their one small mistake can cost someone their life!  If you are driving on an undivided road or highway, please make sure that your vehicle stays on its’ lanes of traffic.

Ross Jurewitz is a Needles car accident lawyer and the managing attorney of the Jurewitz Law Group, a California law firm dedicated to representing people seriously injured and the families of people killed by the negligence of others.  If you or a loved one has been hurt or killed in a child injury accident in California, please order your free copy of Mr. Jurewitz’s book, The Ten Biggest Mistakes that can Destroy Your California Accident Case. It is full of helpful information that will help you protect your legal rights and it is free to all California residents.

Gerber CA Boy Gets Crushed in Tehama County Car Accident

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A 7-year old Gerber boy tragically lost his life in a Tehama car accident that took place on Truckee Avenue, east of Interstate 5, around 7 p.m. on March 15, 2010.

The deceased, Mario Gonzalez, was run over by a trailer that was being towed by his father. Reportedly, he crawled out of the truck cab’s sliding window, fell down, and was crushed beneath the trailer as his father moved forward. The child was declared dead on arrival at St. Elizabeth Hospital.

Our office wishes to offer our heartfelt prayers and condolences to the family of the young boy. It must be very traumatic for them, and more so for the father. Driving with a child on board should be taken very seriously and constant attention must be paid to the child.

Ross Jurewitz is a California child injury lawyer and the managing attorney of the Jurewitz Law Group, a California law firm dedicated to representing injured people and the families of people killed by the negligence of others.  If your child has been injured or killed in a car accident in California, please order your free copy of Mr. Jurewitz’s book, The Ten Biggest Mistakes that can Destroy Your California Accident Case. It is full of helpful information that will help you protect your legal rights and it is free to all California residents.