South Carolina Child Injury Lawyer Blog

Charleston Child Accident lawyers urge the public to be aware of how a particularly vicious case of child abuse was brought to justice. A 20-year old Dorchester County man recieved an 20 years in prison for his brutal attack on two young children. The man was found guilty of stomping on the genital areas of two children, ages 5 and 6.

The man was arrested on May 13,2008 by Dorchester County Law Enforcement. The children's grandmother had made the police aware of what had happened. The man pleaded guilty to pleaded guilty to two counts of assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature, and one count of infliction of great bodily injury upon a child. In addition to his time in prison, he will be placed on the Child abuse registry and forced to register as a sex offender.

In speaking after the trial, First Circuit Assistant Solicitor Jean Popowski thanked the law enforcement officers and "the brave young victims who had the courage and willingness to testify against their abuser." Charleston area Child Abuse attorneys commend the work of both Law Enforcement professionals in bringing this case to conclusion.

Source: The Post and Courier, "Man gets 20 years in child abuse case", August 5th, 2009

Charleston Child Injury Attorneys want to remind all pool owners and operators of the potential safety hazards that arise every summer in the Low Country. In Darlington, SC a teenager died and another child was injured while swimming in a public pool.

The Children were playing at the Darlington City Pool when lifeguards cleared the pool due to weather-related concerns. After the accident occured, both children were rushed to the Hospital for treatment. Sadly, one teen was declared dead.The other child is still being treated for his injuries.

An estimated 5,000 children, ages 14 and under are hospitalized due to water immersion and drowning-related causes each year. Proper prevention techniques like careful pool maintenance and supervision of one's children during playtime can help save lives.

Source: The Charleston Post and Courier, "1 dead, 1 Hurt in Pool Accident" May 31st, 2010