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Civil Lawsuit Filed After Company Hires Registered Sex Offender Who Then Takes 12-Year-Old Girl From Store & Rapes Her

Our firm has filed a lawsuit against Lassus Bros., an Indiana corporation that runs a chain of Handy Dandy gas station/ convenience stores, after it…

Premises Liability,Cases of Interest,Child Injuries,Child Accidents,Products Liability Claims,Wrongful Death

Boy Dies After Falling From Drop Tower Ride at Amusement Park

Orlando, Florida: On March 24, 2022, a 14-year-old boy died at ICON theme park. The boy was on ICON’s Free Fall ride, which it bills…

Cases of Interest,Child Injuries,Vehicle Accidents,Car Accident

Toledo Priest Charged with Hit and Run of an 8-Year-Old Boy

TOLEDO, OH – On January 5, 2022, a 69-year-old priest entered the parking lot of Rosary Cathedral Parish just as parents were lining up in…

Cases of Interest,Ask the Attorney,Newsletter,Food and Child Products,Child Products,Mass Torts,Child Injuries,Products Liability Claims,General,In The Community

Similac, Enfamil Baby Formula Makers Facing Serious Lawsuits

The makers of Similac and Enfamil are facing a growing number of lawsuits alleging their popular cow-milk based baby formulas have caused pre-term infants to…

Newsletter,Child Injuries,Other Injuries,Car Accident,Construction Accidents

Cases of Interest: April 2021

Employee Has Fingers Amputated on the Job Our client was on the job when a piece of wood got stuck in the machine he was…

Child Injuries

Mother Pursues Claim After Daycare Worker Hits Her Son

In Toledo, a former daycare worker has been charged with assault after surveillance footage showed her hitting a three-year-old child in the face. Our client…

Child Injuries,Dangerous Drug

What Types of Opioids are Harmful During Pregnancy?

Prescription opioids are painkillers that a doctor may prescribe after someone has had an injury. As the dangers of opioids become more well-known, women who…

Child Injuries

What is Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS)?

Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) is a condition affecting newborns that were exposed to addictive opiate or opioid drugs while in the mother’s womb. When a…

Child Injuries

Is it Safe to Take Opioids While Pregnant?

Women take opioids for a number of different reasons. There are cases in which the woman is suffering from severe pain, and has been prescribed…

Child Injuries,Dangerous Drug

Caring for a Baby Born to an Opioid-Addicted Mother

The number of babies born to opioid-addicted mothers in the country is on the rise. With no sign of the epidemic dwindling, this is likely…

Child Injuries,Dangerous Drug

Does a Mother who was Addicted to Opioids During Pregnancy Have a Case?

Just as tobacco companies were once sued for causing undue harm to smokers, those in the healthcare industry are now being sued for pushing addictive…

Child Injuries,Dangerous Drug

Is There Treatment for Babies Born to Opioid-Addicted Mothers?

Many of those addicted to opioids are pregnant women. Some of these women are taking drugs they have been prescribed for pain, while others are…

Child Injuries

I Know Someone Who is Pregnant and Addicted to Opioids. What can I do to Help?

Mothers-to-be who are addicted to opioids are in a difficult situation as they are not only threatening their lives but also the lives of their…

Child Products,Child Injuries,Child Accidents

Recall: Specialized Allez Bikes Recalled Due to Crash Hazard

The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a recall of about 5,550 “Specialized Allez” bikes. An additional 390 units have been recalled in…

Child Products,Child Injuries,Products Liability Claims

Recall: VTech Defective Infant Rattle Recalled Due to Choking Hazard

The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a recall of about 280,000 Shake &Sing Elephant Rattles. The rattle has a purple elephant with…

Child Accidents

Ohio Child Accident Lawyers: Pool Safety

As summer approaches, more families are headed to the pool. But all pools, from small backyard inflatables to commercial water parks, are dangerous and tempting…

Child Accidents

Neck Injuries From A Car Accident In Perrysburg

Some of the specific issues related to neck injuries are herniated or ruptured discs, fractured vertebrae, and serious strains and sprains. The first step in…

Child Accidents

Swimming Pool Accidents & Drownings In Perrysburg

Parents may be surprised at the disturbing statistics released by the Ohio Department of Public Safety regarding pool drownings. There are several children that drown or nearly…

Child Accidents

Training In Safety Can Help Prevent Ohio Bus Accidents In Port Clinton

Who would think that most school bus accidents occur when the bus isn’t even moving? Well, it is true. Most of the time when children…

Child Injuries

Number Of Children Injured By Falling TVs On The Rise

Over the past 20 years, approximately 200,000 children have been treated at the emergency room for injuries relating to TVs falling on top of them.…

Child Injuries

Are Infant Swings Safe?

The Child accident injury attorneys at the Charles E. Boyk Law Offices are pleased to announce that the Federal Product Safety Commission has moved to…

Child Injuries

Nap Nanny Baby Recliners Recalled

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has released that over 150,000 Nap Nanny baby recliners have been recalled. The recliner has been linked to at least…

Child Injuries

Lead Poisoning Child Injury Accidents Caused By Recalled Toys

The hazards of lead paint poising have been known throughout the world since the early 1900’s. Most cases of child lead poising result from the…

Child Injuries

Lawsuit Filed Against Former Teacher For Charges Of Sexual Abuse

Two men, one from Lucas County and the other from Wood County, filed lawsuits against former Rossford and Toledo Public School teacher Harold J. “Gerry”…

Child Injuries

Jury Awards $10 Million To Teenager In Motrin Lawsuit

At the age of three and a half years old Brianna Maya was given the over-the-counter version of Children’s Motrin. Days after she took the…

Child Injuries

Is My Child Safe? Parents Urged To Use Car Seats

It is estimated that 63 percent of deaths of children under the age of 14 are…

Child Injuries

Is My Child Safe At School? Injuries On The Playground

The mother of a little girl who was injured on the school playground has filed a…

Child Injuries

Is My Child At Risk? Wal-Mart Pulls Formula After Infant Death

Wal-Mart has pulled a batch of powdered infant formula from more than 3,000 of its stores…

Child Injuries

Is My Child At Risk? Button Batteries Pose Serious Threat

We live in a world where we are using many more electronic products in our households every day. With these numbers increasing, so is the…

Child Injuries

Is My Child Safe? Stair Related Injuries A Big Concern

U.S. research shows that there is a child under 5 years old is treated with a stair-related injury every six minutes in the ER. Between…

Child Accidents

I’ve Stood In Your Shoes, Lesson #1: I Can Personally Relate To That Moment That Changed Your Life

The below lesson is the first of 16 lessons that are included in Attorney Charles Boyk’s new book, I’ve Stood In Your Shoes, explaining his…

Child Injuries

How Much Are The Small Smiles Cases Worth?

While we believe that any child abuse suffered by a Small Smile patient is horrible, no exact amount has been established as settlement for these…

Child Accidents,Products Liability Claims

Government Warns Parents Not To Use Baby Sleep Positioners

Baby sleep positioners, a popular product for safety-conscious parents, were suppose to save lives by keeping infants from rolling onto their stomachs. Instead, these products…

Child Injuries

Gund Recalls To Replace Baby Books Due To The Choking Hazard

Gund, of Edison, New Jersey, has recalled Gund Baby Paperboard Books. The recall includes about 15,100 books in the United States and 865 in Canada.…

Child Injuries

Good Start Powdered Infant Formula Being Recalled By Gerber

The Charles E. Boyk Law Offices, LLC would like to keep you informed about the recall of Gerber Good Start powdered infant formula. Recalled products…

Child Injuries

Following These Steps And Protect Your Kids While Boating

The attorneys at The Charles E. Boyk Law Offices, LLC have compiled some tips to protect your kids while boating… While on a boat, around…

Child Injuries

Furnace Malfunction Is Reasoning Behind Siblings’ Death

If you have lost a loved one due to the negligence of another party, you need help. Our highly experienced Ohio wrongful death lawyers are here to…

Child Accidents

Father Accused Of Child Endangerment, Putting Bag Over Face

As parents and experienced Ohio accident attorneys, the Charles Boyk legal team knows just how upsetting it is when a child is injured in any…

Child Injuries

Fun Summer Projects/Ideas- Are Your Kids Driving You Crazy Yet?

As we reach the middle of summer vacation, we wanted to give you some different ideas to add fun and laughter to your days. Below…

Child Accidents

Don’t Let A Hospital Kill Your Child

The Charles E. Boyk Law Offices would like to warn you about potential dangers to your children in hospitals. Here’s what Katie Roche expected when…

Child Accidents

Fatal Bus Accident Could Have Been Avoided

The fatal bus accident that took the life of Morgan Duris brings to light the standard of care that needs to be taken when driving…

Child Injuries

Four Year Old Boy Dies Of Escalator Accident

Four-year-old Mark DiBona was stepping onto an escalator at Sears in an Auburn, Mass. mall and the momentum of the handrail pulled him into a…

Child Injuries

Do You Suspect Your Child Is A Victim Of Small Smiles Child Abuse?

If you suspect that your child was that a victim of abuse as a patient at a Small Smiles dental center, there are very important…

Child Accidents

Do You Need To Hire A Lawyer If Your Child Is Injured In An Accident?

Do you need a Toledo, Ohio child accident lawyer to help you if your child has been injured in an accident? Lawyers help level the playing field…

Child Accidents

Do You Know How To Protect Your Child Near A Pool?

Our Toledo, Ohio child drowning lawyers want to know: Do you know how to protect your kids near swimming pools?Another important swimming safety tip parents should know…

Child Accidents

Do Toledo Pools Closing Put Kids In Danger?

The Josh Project is a program that our law office supports as we believe they do great work for our community. Throughout the past few…

Child Injuries

Sixth Death at Same Location Sparks Lawsuit

Claims filed against Hartford at the Lake Apartments after Drowning Deaths of Child and Hero December 13, 2013 COLUMBUS, Ohio – Two lawsuits were filed…

Child Injuries,Child Accidents

Lawsuit Filed Against Toledo Public Schools

By mother of 8th grader hospitalized after teachers ignore pleas for help on class trip 500 miles from home Toledo, Ohio – October 28, 2013…

Child Accidents

Child Accident Statistics

Injuries are a major source of childhood emergency department and hospital admissions. The following statistics are from the National Safety Council, the National Center for…

Child Accidents

Findlay, Ohio Child Accident Injury Lawyers On Golf Cart Accidents

The number of people hurt in golf carts has more than doubled since 2007. Part of the problem is that the cars are faster than…

Child Accidents

Local Swimming Pools And The Dangers They Possess

Did you know that while you’re enjoying one of your favorite recreational summer, you and your family may be at risk for picking up harmful…

Child Accidents

Prevent Trunk Entrapment

The attorneys at The Charles E. Boyk Law Offices, LLC have put together some useful tips on preventing your children from trunk entrapment…. Always lock…

Child Accidents

Safety Tips For The New School Year

A new school year has begun and students are getting back into their weekday routine. While some kids take the bus to school and others…

Child Injuries

Tips For Children And Open Water

The attorneys at The Charles E. Boyk Law Offices, LLC have put together some useful safety tips regarding children and open water… Actively watch children…

Child Injuries,Child Accidents,Products Liability Claims,Other Injuries

Children’s Toys Recalled

There are many different reasons as to why children’s toys get recalled. It is not very uncommon for a toy to be found in violation…

Child Injuries,Child Accidents,Products Liability Claims,Other Injuries,Wrongful Death

Children’s Water Bottles Pose Severe Choking Hazard

The Charles E. Boyk Law Offices would like to keep you informed about the recall of children’s water bottles. Consumers should stop using recalled products…

Child Injuries,Child Accidents,Wrongful Death,Vehicle Accidents

Children Injured After Tree Falls On Bus

Not far from Toledo, a bus accident left 5 children with minor injuries. The incident happened Thursday morning as the bus was traveling East on…

Child Injuries,Child Accidents,Wrongful Death,Construction Accidents

Child Suffers Wrongful Death After Construction Accident

Our Toledo, Ohio child accident lawyers were sad to read about the death of a 12-year-old girl after a piece of equipment fell on her…

Child Injuries,Child Accidents,Vehicle Accidents

Children And Backover Accidents

Every week, fifty children are backed over by motor vehicles in the United States. Forty-eight children end up in emergency rooms and two die as…

Child Injuries,Child Accidents

Child Safety Seats, Questions And Answers

Charles E. Boyk Law Offices, LLC would like to provide you with some information on child safety seats. The law requires children younger than age…

Child Injuries,Child Accidents,Wrongful Death

Child Killed In Go-Kart Accident

The first day of the new year turned into a tragic day for the family of a 10-year-old girl. Laura Carson was at a relative’s…

Child Injuries,Child Accidents

Child Injured In Ohio Accident

In any Ohio child accident injury case, parents need to understand that there are important deadlines that cannot be missed. The most crucial deadline is…

Child Injuries,Child Accidents,Wrongful Death,Vehicle Accidents,Car Accident

Child Injured In Findlay Car Accident

Last Thursday afternoon a 6-year-old boy was injured in a car accident in Findlay. The police department has reported that the accident happened when 33-year-old…

Child Injuries,Child Accidents,Motorcycle & ATV Accidents

Child Injured In ATV Accident

Our Toledo, Ohio Yamaha Rhino rollover ATV accident injury lawyers handle cases involving ATV accidents on a regular basis and know the devastating effects that…

Child Injuries,Child Accidents,General,Pedestrian,Wrongful Death,Community

Child Injured In An Ohio Accident?

The most difficult cases our Toledo, Ohio child accident lawyers handle in our office involves the death or serious injury of a child. It’s heartbreaking…

Child Injuries,Child Accidents,Pedestrian

Child Hit While Crossing Street

A woman has been accused of leaving the scene of an accident after she hit a child with her car. Miriah Gillette, 18, was driving…

Child Injuries,Child Accidents

Child Hit By Baseball Bat At School

An incident at a small, private school has sent a child to the hospital after getting hit in the head with a baseball bat. The…

Child Injuries,Vehicle Accidents,Car Accident

One Ejected In Ohio SUV Accident Listed In Serious Condition

One doesn’t need to be an experienced Ohio accident attorney to know that all motor vehicle collisions have the potential to be tragic and life-changing.…

Child Injuries,Child Accidents,Products Liability Claims,Wrongful Death

Child Car Seats Have Expiration Date

You may have heard that car seats have expiration dates. It’s true, they do. There are concrete and important reasons why we must retire our…

Child Injuries,Child Accidents

Child Burned By Energized Power Line Following Car Crash

Xavier Massey, 13, was riding in the passenger seat of an SUV when the driver of the car struck a utility pole during a rainstorm.…

Child Injuries,Child Accidents,Vehicle Accidents,Motorcycle & ATV Accidents

Child ATV Accidents

A fatal ATV accident that claimed the life of a 13-year-old boy on Saturday has left one Ohio community mourning. Dominick Nardo of St. Clairsville…

Child Injuries,Child Accidents

Child Abuse Caused By 18 Year Old Father

This past summer, Jesus Rivera picked up his 4-month-old son by the leg causing a spiral fracture. He ignored all responsibilities he had, according to…

Brain Injury,Child Injuries,Child Accidents

Changing The Rules On Youth Sports Head Injuries

Our child accident lawyers are pleased to announce that lawmakers have agreed to draft a new bill into law to protect our children. Awaiting official…

Child Injuries,Child Accidents,Wrongful Death

Erie Swimming Pool Accident Case Settled

One doesn’t need to be an experienced Ohio accident attorney to know that any type instance causing personal injury or death is a tragic, regardless…

Child Injuries,Child Accidents,Pedestrian,Vehicle Accidents

Car-Pedestrian Accidents & Injuries On The Rise

A new school year is upon us and children will soon be out early in the morning, walking or riding bikes to school or waiting at…

Child Injuries,Child Accidents,Vehicle Accidents

Car Accidents: The Leading Killer Of Teens

Our law office helps car accident victims and their families after injury or fatality is suffered as the result of another individual’s negligence or wrongdoing.…

Child Accidents

Step 2 Children’s Products Recalls Riding Toys

The Charles E. Boyk Law Offices would like to keep you informed about the recall of children’s toys. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately…

Child Injuries,Child Accidents,Vehicle Accidents

Car Accident Kills 5-Year-Old

A 5-year-old was killed in a car accident on Tuesday. The accident occurred at 11:10 p.m. when a Toyota Camry collided with a tractor-trailer. The…

Child Injuries

Surprising School Transportation Statistics

Nearly 50 million students headed off to approximately 99,000 public elementary and secondary schools for the fall term according to IES National Center for Education…

Child Injuries,Child Accidents,Products Liability Claims,Other Injuries

California Boy Seriously Burned By Propane Heater

In December of 2005, seven-year-old Trevor Dennis was severely burned by a Coleman propane heater inside the trailer where he was camping with his family.…

Child Injuries,Child Accidents,Vehicle Accidents,Other Accidents

Bus Driver In Ohio Accused Of Choking Young Student

A Columbus school district in the state of Ohio is attempting to fire a bus driver that has been accused of choking a third grade…

Child Injuries

The Truth About Drowning

Many think that drowning is a violent, splashing act, but the truth is that drowning can be a quiet, almost unnoticeable event. So why does…

Child Injuries,Child Accidents,Vehicle Accidents,Other Accidents

Bus Carrying Marching Band Catches Fire In Ohio

A bus caught fire in Northeast Ohio while carrying a high school marching band to a Martin Luther King Jr. event in Pennsylvania. Band director…

Child Accidents

Tips For Keeping Your Children Safe

The attorneys at The Charles E. Boyk Law Offices have put together a list of tips that will keep your children out of harms way…

Child Injuries,Child Accidents,Wrongful Death

Boyk Bulletin Features Child Accident Book

Check out our September 2011 Boyk Bulletin for information about our Child Accident Book! This book provides parents and guardians on what to do and…

Child Injuries

Tips To Prevent Child Drowning PART 2

Summer is the time when families can relax and head off to the pool. But before you and your children go swimming, make sure that…

Child Accidents

Tips For Keeping Your Children Safe

Call 911 immediately if you see a child in a car alone. EMS professionals are trained in determining if the child is in trouble Never…

Child Injuries,Child Accidents,Dog Bites

Boy Seriously Hurt In Dog Attack

A 10-year-old boy was seriously injured on December 23rd while he was helping his father work at a residence on Springhill Rd. As the boy…

Child Injuries,Dog Bites

Boy Receives 65 Stitches To The Face After Dog Bite

A boy was at a public park to meet up with friends when as he started running towards the people he was there for, a…

Child Injuries,Child Accidents,Wrongful Death

Boy Drowns In Country Club Pool, Family Awarded $3.75 Million

A Colorado jury has awarded the parents of a 12-year-old boy who drowned in a country club pool $3.75 million. The boy drowned in the…

Child Injuries,Child Accidents

BG Authorities Investigating Suspicious Injuries To Infant

Bowling Green authorities are investigating the injuries of a 5-month-old who was sent to the hospital with a fractured skull. Various law enforcement agencies are…

Child Injuries,Child Accidents,Medical Negligence,Birth Injuries,Wrongful Death

Beware! Child Birthing Center Negligence

Sara Snyder and her husband Jarad had to go through one of the most difficult things imaginable: losing their child. After a 12-hour labor delivering…

Child Injuries,Child Accidents

Be Aware! Cadmium In Jewelry A Poison Risk For Children

Recent reports have shown that children can be exposed to as much as 100 times the recommended limit of cadmium when they either put inexpensive…

Child Injuries,Child Accidents,Pedestrian,Vehicle Accidents,Car Accident

Backover Accidents Are Preventable

Backovers are preventable accidents. Awareness is key. And fortunately, there are many ways to reduce blind zones and avert these accidents. Vehicles can be purchased…

Child Injuries,Child Accidents

Baby’s Big Adventure

Police received several calls of a young boy walking his dog on U.S. 68 around 4 a.m. this past Friday. When police responded they found…

Child Accidents,Vehicle Accidents

3-Car Accident Sends 2 Children To Hospital

Children Injured in Car Accident An accident in Youngstown on Monday evening left two children injured. The collision happened on Gibson Street and Indianola Avenue…

Child Injuries,Child Accidents

Baby Slings Recalled After Infant Deaths

According to a recent Jere Beasley Report, now more than 1 million baby slings made by Infantino have been recalled after claims linking them to…

Child Injuries,Child Accidents

Avoid Playground Accidents | Bowling Green Child Accident Lawyers

While most parents don’t think that they have to worry about their children being seriously harmed by playground equipment, accidents still happen. To help prevent…

Child Injuries,Child Accidents,Other Accidents

Avoid Child Bicycle Accidents With These Questions

Our Toledo, Ohio child accident injury lawyers encourage parents to talk to their children about bicycle safety and what you can do to prevent serious…

Child Injuries,Child Accidents

Average Of 26 Children Hurt By Cribs Every Day

The Charles E. Boyk Law Offices would like to inform you of a recent study done about baby cribs. A baby’s crib is often one…

Child Injuries,Vehicle Accidents

Attempted Left Hand Turn Leaves Child Injured

On Tuesday a 7-year-old girl was injured in a car accident in Findlay, Ohio. According to the police report, 28-year old Andrea Fuller was traveling…

Child Injuries,Wrongful Death

Ash Borer To Blame For Fallen Tree On Bus

Thursday morning around 7 a.m. in Palmyra Township, 29 students were from Blissfield were on their way to school when they were surprised by a…

Child Injuries,Wrongful Death

Apartment Complex Drowning Lawsuit Settled

Last month, a settlement was reached in a pool drowning case that involved two children. On April 23, 2012 two children ages 5 and 7…

Child Injuries,Child Accidents

Child Killed In Ohio Falling TV Accident

As experienced Ohio accident attorneys and parents ourselves, the Charles Boyk legal team knows first-hand just how upsetting it is when a child is injured…

Child Injuries,Other Injuries,Wrongful Death

Amusement Park Ride Case; Settlement Finally Reached

Some amusement park rides are safe but others can be “dangerous”. There is a recent case where a 13-year-old Florida girl who was seriously injured…

Child Injuries

5-Year-Old Killed In Tractor Accident

On Monday Kennon Ray Wilkins was riding in a tractor with his grandfather as he was plowing a field. At about 10:40 a.m. the door…

Child Injuries,Vehicle Accidents

5-Year-Old Killed In Car Accident

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family who lost their 5-year-old boy in a tragic car accident. According State Police the crash happen when…

Child Injuries,Wrongful Death

5 Year-Old Disabled Daughter Drowns At A Children’s Center

Anyah Raven Glossinger was found in a mineral pool, where she was attending hydrotherapy, at the Angel View Crippled Children’s Center in Desert Hot Spring…

Child Injuries,Vehicle Accidents

4-Year-Old Boy Dies In Car Crash

A child was sent to the hospital Tuesday morning with “traumatic injuries” in San Jose, CA due to a two car crash. Two cars traveling…

Child Injuries,Wrongful Death

4-Year-Old Girl Died On A Plane After Pilot Advised By Eye Doctor Not To Drive

A fatal Ohio plane crash took the life of a 4-year-old girl last summer, as well as the lives of five others. The five passengers…

Child Injuries,Child Accidents

4-Year-Old Killed By Escalator

Eric and Laura DiBona, have filed a lawsuit over the death of their 4-year old son Mark DiBona who was killed in an escalator accident…

Child Injuries,Vehicle Accidents

4-Year-Old Child Hit By Car And Killed

The Charles E. Boyk Law Offices, LLC send their condolences to the family of 4-year old Cullen Reese Parker who was tragically killed while walking…

Child Accidents,Vehicle Accidents,Car Accident

32-Year-Old Man Crashes Into The Back Of A School Bus

32-year-old Jonathan Matney has been charged with 34 counts of reckless endangerment after he rear-ended a school bus. There were no serious injuries to children…

Child Injuries

3-Year-Old Child Hit And Killed By Car

A 3-year-old girl tragically died Tuesday after she was hit by a car while attempting to cross the road. She ran into the path of…

Child Accidents,Vehicle Accidents,Car Accident

3 Teens Injured In Car Vs. Semi Truck Accident

Three teenage girls were injured in a car-semi accident on Thursday night when David Wesolek, Jr. was driving a semi and attempted to pass the…

Child Injuries,Child Accidents,Vehicle Accidents

3 Students Injured In A School Bus Crash

An Austin school bus collided with a truck at the intersection of U.S. Highway 183 and Bolm Road Monday Morning sending three students to the…

Child Accidents

18-Year-Old Crash Victim Dies

Last week, 18-year-old Aaron Davis was driving to school Wednesday morning when he was struck by an SUV as he was turning left onto City…

Child Accidents

18-Month Old Dies From Malnutrition In Vermillion

Our child accident lawyers are saddened to hear of an 18-month old child who was found dead after his mother called 911 for help with…

Child Accidents

14th Month Old Ryan Brown Killed Instantly By 38-Year-Old Michelle Jones Car

14-month-old Ryan Brown was killed instantly after he was hit by 38-year-old Michelle A. Jones’s car. Reports say Brown had run out of his home…

Child Accidents

$14 Million Awarded By Jury After Girl Was Hit By A School Bus | Toledo Ohio Child Injury Lawyer

Ashley Zauflik who is now 22, was hit by a school bus when she was in high school back in January of 2007 and lost…

Child Injuries

$135K Awarded To Woman In Dog Bite Settlement

A woman recently won a settlement for the amount of $135,255.27 for the dog bite case in which her 2-year-old daughter was bitten in the…

Child Accidents

13-Year-Old Boy Killed By Police

This past Friday an L.A. jury handed down a $24 million verdict against the Los Angeles Police Department after one of its officers shot and…

Child Accidents

12-Year-Old Girl Killed In I-275 Pileup

The 86 car pileup on I-275 Monday morning has left a 12-year-old girl dead. Our deepest sympathies go out to the family and friends affected…

Child Injuries

Auto Accident Claims Life Of 11 Year-Old

As experienced Ohio auto accident attorneys, the Charles Boyk legal team knows first-hand how devastating motor vehicle collisions can be. This is especially true for…

Child Injuries

11-Year-Old Ohio Burn Victim Urges Kids Not To Play With Fire

One doesn’t need to be an experienced Ohio injury lawyer to know that all accidents have the potential to be life-changing, especially for younger victims.…

Child Accidents

11-Year-Old Ahjzanae Triplett Loses Life In Tragic Accident

Our Ohio child accident lawyers were saddened to hear of the death of 11-year-old Ahjzanae Triplett on Sunday. She was playing with her younger brother and…

Child Injuries

Steps To Take After Your Child’s School Bus Accident

Accidents that happen when your child is not in your direct care can be scary. Even though, as parents, we must trust others to care…

Child Accidents

Can A Young Child Be Negligent?

Child accidents are the most difficult to deal with at most times as children are not meant to go through such stressful and overwhelming situations.…

Child Injuries

School Bus Accident Concerns In East Toledo

Every school day an estimated 22 million children ride the bus to and from school as well as to additional school related activities. School bus…

Child Accidents

Training In Safety Can Help Prevent Ohio Bus Accidents In Genoa

As parents and guardians, you rely on the school system to safely transport your child to and from school. This commute occurs twice a day,…

Child Accidents

Training In Safety Can Help Prevent Ohio Bus Accidents In Toledo

Child accidents are the most disconcerting because no one wants to see a child hurt. Oftentimes the child could not prevent their injury because it…

Child Injuries

OSU Football Player Charged After Shaking Child

Former Ohio State University football player, Kenneth “Kenny” Hayes, 22, has been indicted by a grand jury for allegedly shaking his girlfriend’s 5-year old son…

Child Injuries,Small Smiles Injuries

Scared Of Going To The Dentist? Don’t Be!

For patients who were abused at Small Smiles dental clinics, going to the dentist can seem scary. That is why Charles E. Boyk Law Offices,…

Child Injuries

11-Month-Old Child Gets Into Mother’s Medicine Cabinet

The investigation is still underway as an 11-month-old baby of Taylor Franklin, 19, died to what authorities say is due to ingesting medications. The child’s…

Child Accidents

1 In 3 Kids Hurt While Playing Sports

A survey has shown that about 1 in 3 children who play sports will need some sort of medical attention due to injuries that they sustained…

Child Accidents

Child Injured In Ohio School Bus Accident

The Accident One child is injured after a Norwich Township school bus accident on the morning of January 8th. As students were traveling to school…

Child Accidents

Child Accident Causes Severed Feet

According to the Jere Beasley Report, a settlement has been reached between Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom and a Louisville, Kentucky teenager and her family after…

Child Accidents

7 Injured In Cedar Point Roller Coaster Accident

On Monday, June 6 an accident on one of the roller coasters at Cedar Point left seven people injured. The accident happened on the WildCat…

Child Accidents

Bumbleride Strollers Recalled After 36 Incidents Of The Front Wheel Breaking

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has recently announced that a voluntary recall of Bumbleride Indi & Indie Twin Strollers is in effect. The hazard…

Child Accidents

Ways To Prevent Child Accidents At Home

Your home seems like it should be the safest place on earth but most accidents and injuries occur in and around the home. Unfortunately, the…

Child Accidents

Top Ten Home Child Accidents

Drowning is the number one home accident, one of many that are all tragic and all easily preventable. Other top home accidents include: Fire Burns…

Child Injuries

Top Five Causes Of Unintentional Child Injury

The attorneys at The Charles E. Boyk Law Offices, LLC have put together a list of the top 5 causes of unintentional child injury.1.) Road…

Child Accidents

Swimming Pool Safety Information

Part One Here is some information on swimming pool safety and responsibility. Operating a Swimming Pool is an Immense Responsibility Water safety is fostered with…

Child Accidents

Swimming Pool Safety Information: What You Need To Know

Part Two Here is some information on swimming pool safety and responsibility. Operating a Swimming Pool is an Immense Responsibility Water safety is fostered with…

Child Injuries

Summer Infant Recalls Video Baby Monitors With Cords

The Charles E. Boyk Law Offices, LLC would like to inform you about a recent recall of the video baby monitors. Summer Infant Inc., of…

Child Injuries

Summer Infant Recalls Video Baby Monitors With Cords

Part One In the last year CPSC has received two reports of strangulation and one report of a near strangulation. In March of last year…

Child Accidents

Safety Tips For Summer Swimming

Attorney Charles Boyk, a member of The Josh Project’s Board of Directors, wants to share safety tips to parents and children in efforts to save…

Child Accidents

Safety Tips For Parents

Play Video Here are some dog safety tips provided to you by The Charles E. Boyk Law Offices, LLC! Never leave a young child or…

Child Accidents,Vehicle Accidents

Sadly Child Dies In Car Accident

A car accident late Tuesday morning left one child dead. The tragic accident happened around 11 a.m. on Interstate 71 when, according to troopers, 41-year-old Willie…

Child Accidents

Pool Safety Is “No Accident”

Here is some information that was recently published by the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) about deaths due to drowning: Each year…

Child Injuries

Preventing Child Accidents

In addition to teaching children how to grow and become responsible adults, it is essential to protect them from harm and teach them how to…

Child Injuries,Child Accidents

Pedestrian Child Accidents

Pedestrian accidents in which children are injured or hurt tend to be particularly heart breaking. In many situations, parents or relatives have backed over a…

Child Injuries,Child Accidents

Nursery Safety

The Charles E. Boyk Law Offices would like to provide to you some nursery safety tips. Here are some tips about cribs: Use a firm…

Child Injuries

Lessons Learned From The Child Accident Book, I’ve Stood In Your Shoes

If you have been following our blog the past few months, you have seen our weekly release of lessons from Attorney Charles Boyk’s new book,…

Child Injuries,Vehicle Accidents

Keeping Your Kids Safe

Motor vehicle accidents are still the leading cause of accidental death in the U.S. These fatal accidents are happening more and more close to home,…

Child Injuries

Indoor Waterpark Injuries

A child drowning accident is a terrible incident that can shatter your world and devastate your family. Our Ohio accident attorneys want to keep you…

Child Injuries

How To Prevent And Respond To A Child Accident

As personal injury attorneys, the most difficult cases our offices handle are those that deal with the death or serious injury of a child. These…

Child Accidents

Halloween Safety Tips: Keep Your Kids Safe!

Halloween is coming soon and the child accident attorneys at the Charles E. Boyk Law Offices, LLC would like to remind you of some tips…

Child Injuries

Enter Playgrounds With Caution

Since the summertime is quickly approaching and the school year will be coming to an end, this is the busiest times of the year for…

Child Accidents

Drowning Doesn’t Look Like Drowning

Drowning is not the violent, splashing, call for help that most people expect. If you spend time on or near the water (hint: that’s all…

Child Accidents

Crib Safety Tips Part 3

The Charles E. Boyk Law Offices would like to provide you with some crib safety tips. Use safe sleep wear. Infant sleep wear should fit…

Child Accidents

Crib Safety Tips Part 2

The Charles E. Boyk Law Offices would like to provide you with some crib safety tips. Inspect hotel cribs. When reserving a crib or a…

Child Injuries

Crib Safety Tips Part 1

The Charles E. Boyk Law Offices would like to provide you with some crib safety tips. Never purchase an antique or used crib or bassinet.…

Child Injuries

Child Safety Tips

Once a child starts crawling you should childproof your home. Make sure to do the following to ensure your child’s safety: Install stairway gates to…

Child Injuries

Child Safety Traveling To School

With a new school year in full swing, bus stops throughout neighborhoods are busy once again and the cross walks are filled every morning and…

Child Injuries

Child Pedestrian Safety Part 3 Of 3

Here are some tips on how to keep your children safe while walking at any age: Preschool Supervise them at all times Teach by explaining…

Child Injuries

Child Pedestrian Safety Part 1 Of 3

Pedestrian injury is the second leading cause of unintentional injury-related death among children ages 5 to 14. These accidents claim the lives of about 600…

Child Injuries

Child Pedestrian Safety Part 2 Of 3

There are some noticeable patterns to when and where and how child pedestrian accidents occur. Urban areas have twice the rate of traffic-related pedestrians deaths…

Child Injuries

Child Passenger Safety

Child deaths in motor vehicle crashes have gone down since 1975, but crashes still cause about 1 of every 3 injury deaths among children younger…

Child Injuries

Child Accidents: 10 Things Parents MUST Know

If your child has been injured in an accident, there are 10 things that our Ohio child accident lawyers think parents must know in order…

Child Accidents

Check Your Pool For Drowning Hazards

Our Toledo, Ohio child accident lawyers want to remind readers that one of the most important things parents need to do when arriving at a…

Child Accidents

Can Children Be Held Negligent?

The question is sometimes asked whether or not a child can be found negligent. Below we have described the negligence standard, comparative negligence, and the…

Child Injuries

Bullying Awareness

In recent years, there has been a surge of awareness related to bullying but even with awareness on the rise, bullying continues to be an…

Child Injuries

Bike Safety Tips For Kids

As the weather warms up and kids start riding their bikes again, there are a few safety tips to remember to help your kids stay…

Child Injuries

Be Prepared: Understand Pool Safety To Ensure More Fun In The Sun

On hot summer days kids love to swim in the pool, it can be lots of fun but can also be very dangerous. Some of…

Child Injuries

Baby Safe Cribs: Is My Child At Risk?

A recent report shows that 26 children are injured in crib-related accidents everyday. Some ways to prevent this is to not purchase antique or used…

Child Injuries

Are There Children Living In Your Household?

In addition to teaching children how to grow and become responsible adults, it is essential to protect them from harm and teach them how to…

Child Injuries,Products Liability Claims

Are My Kids At Risk? Pajama Recall

About 6,000 pajama sets and gowns have been recalled by Ishtex Products Inc. The Gambiano collection has failed to meet the federal flammability standards for…

Child Injuries,Products Liability Claims

Are My Children Safe? Child Sippy Cups Recalled By Target

Target has voluntarily recalled their Home Bunny Sippy Cups after noticing the ear on the bunny cup can poke children in the eyes while drinking.…

Child Injuries

Are My Children Safe? Child’s Hooded Jackets Recalled Off The Shelves

Today, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission publicized a voluntary recall of the SX and QH Boys’ Zip-front Hooded Jackets from the Bonded Apparel Inc. Approximately…

Child Injuries

Are My Children In Danger? Preventing Accidents In The Home

With children visiting the emergency room from injuries in the home every day, it’s important for parents to be aware of the risks that their…

Child Injuries

Amusement Park Safety Tips Make For A Fun Summer

Over the warm summer months, millions of tourists travel to amusement parks for fun, food and thrills. However before the adrenaline junkies go out and…

Child Injuries

A Half-Million Baby Bassinets Recalled

Baby Bassinets made by Burlington Basket Company have been recalled surrounded by concerns that they could collapse if not assembled properly. The recall involves 500,000…

Child Accidents

Top 5 Reasons To Hire A Lawyer For Your Child’s Accident Case

If your child has been involved in an accident and injury has resulted, you should hire an Ohio child accident lawyer sooner rather than later.…

Child Accidents

Lesson #4: Make Sure That A Careful Investigation Of The Law And Facts Of The Accident Is Done

The below lesson is the fourth of 16 lessons that are included in Attorney Charles Boyk’s new book, I’ve Stood In Your Shoes, explaining his…

Child Injuries

Lawyer For My Child’s Accident

If your child has been injured in an accident and you are planning to file a claim on their behalf, ensuring that they receive the…

Child Accidents

Keep Your Kids Safe: Laundry Detergent Looks Like Candy To Children

If you or someone you know has a child who has been injured by one of child accidents listed below, you need information. Contact our…

Child Injuries,General

Attorney Charles Boyk Shares His Personal Experience’s After Handling Thousands Of Personal Injury Cases

To have your child suffer from a serious injury or death is one of the worst nightmares imaginable for parents. Serious accidents are something that…

Child Injuries

DANGER: Graco Car Seats Recalled

It has recently been announced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that a recall has been issued on 3.8 million Graco car safety seats.…