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Children and Chiropractors
Description: Since 1991, according to survey data released by the American Chiropractic Association, the number of chiropractic patients 16 years of age and younger rose 8.5 percent. And a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed that almost 3 percent of children in the United States were treated by chiropractic or osteopathic doctors in 2007. This made it the most common form of physician-directed complementary or alternative medicine applied to children.
March is Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month
Description: March is Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) an estimated 1.6-3.8 million sports and recreation related concussions occur in the U.S. each year. Concussions may happen in car accidents even where you do not lose consciousness. To read more go to the home page of the Brain Injury Association of America.
Driving Contracts with Your Teens [PDF]
Description: One way you can protect teen drivers is to enter into a teen driving contract with them. This contract can state what you expect from them and what will happen if they fail to live up to their end of the bargain.
Mother Forgives Negligent Operator following Death of 3 Minor Children
Description: A mother of 3 children tragically killed in a rear-end collision in South Florida forgives the driver.
Two Preschool Children Killed in Delivery Van BackOver Accident
Description: Delivery Van Kills Two Preschool Children in China Town tragedy.

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Child Accidents including: Pedestrian, School, Burns, Sports & Falls:

Choking Deaths Are Preventable [PDF]
Description: Ctsafekids, an organization lead by an inspired Karen Brock has published another incredibly informative newsletter. This one focuses on the prevention of choking.
Unsafe Books?
Description: The children’s book industry is currently dealing with a new and pressing challenge that is threatening publishers, bookstores, libraries and schools. It’s not the economy or school spending or reading rates—it is a recent act of Congress, which has blindsided the industry with the implementation of stiff safety standards on all children’s products, and whose application to books is vague. It has left many publishers, retailers and industry groups scrambling to interpret the law and determine what kinds of compliance will be required, and at what cost.
Child Chokes on Playground
Description: An 11 year old girl is in critical condition after apparently becoming entangled in a rope zip line.
Distorting the Truth of A Child Witness's Testimony
Description: A recent publication suggests that a child's testimony as a witness can be swayed by the person taking the statement.
Coach Charged in Heat Exhaustion Death of Player
Description: Criminal charges have been brought against a coach in heat exhaustion death of a sophomore high school football player

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Children's Medical Malpractice:

3 Birth Injuries Every Hour
Description: Birth Injury injuries in the United States equal 28,000 per year, 2,333 per month, 538 per week, 76 per day, 3 per hour. If your child has suffered a birth injury call us now and we will evaluate your case.
Steroids Not Good For The Common Cold
Description: Steroids prescribed by pediatricians for a common cold may be harmful.

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Teen Prom Safety Promise:

Download This Now: Teen Prom Safety Contract !
Description: The CT DMV has published a Teen Prom Safety Contract that is essential for all parents who have teenagers going to Prom.

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Teen Safety:

S.T.E.P.S Newsletter [PDF]
Description: S.T.E.P.S is a Southington community initiative aimed at developing healthy and successful youth.
Social Host Law and the Prom
Description: Post Prom House Party's on private property are illegal in Connecticut. Parents and persons possessing alcohol under 21 may be subject to significant fines and social embarrassment.

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Safety Contracts With Kids:

Parent-Teen Driving Agreement
Description: A Parent-Teen Driving Agreement controls the risk of teen driving and clarifies expectations for kids that provide a road to responsibility.
Internet Safety Agreement for Kids from NetSmartz [PDF]
Description: NetSmartz has provided a great internet saftety pledge for Middle and High School Teens. Check it Out.

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General:

The federal government implements new standards aimed at reducing the amount of lead in air
Description: Protect your child from lead exposure by taking the following actions:

1. Make sure that paint in your house does not contain lead. Houses built before 1978 may need remediation to make sure that children aren't exposed to lead from paint.

2. Use only cold water for cooking and drinking, and run the tap for 15 to 30 seconds before using water if it's been sitting in the pipes overnight. This is a simple way to reduce the risk of lead exposure from solder in pipes.

3. Be aware that the new federal ban on lead in children's jewelry and toys isn't yet in force, so that toys bought for this holiday season could still contain lead. Check the Consumer Product Safety Commission's site for a list of recalled toys, but be aware that the list is far from complete.

4. Make sure children wash their hands regularly. This helps remove lead they may pick up from touching lead-tainted paint or soil. Bonus: It also reduces the odds of picking up a cold or flu.
Connecticut Law of Punitive Damages
Description: Punitive damages are typically awarded when a jury finds that the actions of a person in causing injury to another person is so outrageous or reckless that the jury imposes a punishment to the person on top of awarding damages for compensation. In Connecticut, punitive damages are limited to Attorney’s Fees and Costs.

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Rebuilding Dreams: A Legal Guide for Parents of Injured Children

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FAQ's

Children Injured in Car Accidents

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Children's Medical Malpractice

Does my Child have until he becomes an adult to bring a lawsuit if he suffers an injury caused by the negligence of a doctor or hospital ?

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