In this modern world, internet access is at an arm’s reach at nearly every moment of every day. As adults, most of us use the internet responsibly — as a tool as well as a source of entertainment. We grab at our phones whenever we need to look up the distance between your current location …
While this type of situation does not typically apply to cases we handle at the Parrish Law Firm, PPLC, it does affect many of us as parents. We found it interesting and thought we would pass it on to all of you. A Silver Spring, Maryland couple is currently being investigated by Child Protective Services …
Every parent understands how important a car seat is to the safety of their child while travelling in a vehicle. Many parents wonder – if you are involved in an accident that does not seem to damage the car seat, should you replace the car seat anyway? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, (NHTSA), provides …
Virginia therapist Gary Hankins was indicted by a grand jury in Alexandria, Virginia. He is accused of having sex with a teenage boy at his office. Hankins indictment on Monday consisted of six counts of “taking indecent liberties with a child by a person in custodial or supervisory relationship.” Each count of indecent liberties is …
The family of a child who was allegedly abused at the hands of a teacher in northern Texas’ Keller Independent School District has filed a federal lawsuit against the accused teacher and the school district, reports CBS. The Rideau family claims that someone they hired to take care for their son abused him, and the …
When it comes to keeping your child safe, no danger is too small to take seriously. High-powered magnets can be a serious risk to your child’s safety, as their attraction is up to eight-times stronger than those of magnets found in children’s toys. These magnets are small enough to be swallowed and can then attract …
A baby born in Chicago who had part of his penis amputated after a complication during a circumcision has won more than $1.3 million in damages, reports Daily Mail. Daniel Burden lost part of his penis after a botched circumcision when he was just 12-hours-old and has been awarded $1,357,901.12 from a jury. Burden, now …
Children will play anywhere, including around vehicles. Whether in gear or parked, knowing the possible dangers a motor-vehicle poses for your child can help you keep your child safe. Courtesy of Safercar.gov, the following are some hazards you should always have in the back of your mind. Heatstroke – Vehicles are like greenhouses, they heat …
With the weather warming in Virginia it’s about that time of year to grab your kids on a Saturday and take them down to the public playground for a day of climbing and sliding. But before you do, it’s important to understand the risks involved with public playgrounds and what you can do to make …
The coming of spring means something different to everyone. For Jim Parrish, founding attorney of Parrish Law Firm, PLLC, spring means the opportunity to get outside and coach his son’s Pee Wee baseball team in the Gainesville Haymarket Baseball League (GHBL). The GHBL not only offers Jim’s son the opportunity to grow to love our …
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