Tuesday, May 12, 2009

"Abusive Head Trauma": New Term Recommended by American Academy of Pediatrics

California child injury lawyer Chris Keane recently posted a blog regarding a new term recommended to replace the term "shaken baby syndrome."  According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, "abusive head trauma" refers more clearly to the physical damage that occurs when babies are shaken.  To read Keane's post about the  term "abusive head trauma," click here.

If you believe that your baby may have suffered abusive head trauma, the Keane Law Firm will answer your most pressing questions for free and consult with you regarding your unique case.  Feel free to call us if you would like to know more about the condition itself, the process of filing a child injury claim, or what we can do to help your baby receive proper care.  1-888-592-KIDS (1-888-592-5437).
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6 comments:

  1. Prevent Child Abuse Organization Receives Grant for Simulator Dolls Aimed at Shaken Baby Prevention | Shaken Baby Syndrome BlogOctober 1, 2009 at 6:02 PM

    [...] of life for local residents.  Among those charitable causes is shaken baby syndrome (also called abusive head trauma) prevention.  Specifically, Prevent Child Abuse (PCA) Coweta was given $1,000 to purchase three [...]

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  2. Family Skills Center Joins Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Effort, Provides Tips for Parents | Shaken Baby Syndrome BlogOctober 2, 2009 at 6:28 PM

    [...] Alabama’s Exchange Club Family Skills Center has joined the abusive head trauma prevention effort, according to the CBS 42 news website.  The center partnered with other agencies [...]

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  3. Rural Areas May See More Cases of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Says Child Abuse Prevention Expert | Shaken Baby Syndrome BlogOctober 12, 2009 at 8:07 PM

    [...] there is also a strong correlation between rural areas and cases of shaken baby abuse, also called abusive head trauma due to the extensive amount of trauma to the head that occurs when a baby is shaken.  As the [...]

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  4. Licensed Day Care Provider Charged for Shaken Baby Death | Shaken Baby Syndrome BlogOctober 28, 2009 at 12:34 PM

    [...] a children’s hospital the next day.  According to the autopsy, the child died of inflicted head trauma, an injury caused by shaken baby syndrome, and the death was ruled a homicide.  Upon investigation [...]

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  5. Treatment for Shaken Baby Syndrome | CA Abusive Head Trauma Attorney | Shaken Baby Syndrome BlogOctober 29, 2009 at 2:29 PM

    [...] baby syndrome is.  If you believe your child has been shaken or you have any questions regarding abusive head trauma, seek immediate medical attention, and feel free to contact shaken baby syndrome attorney Chris [...]

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  6. Effects of Abusive Head Trauma on a Shaken Baby’s Vision | Shaken Baby Syndrome BlogNovember 30, 2009 at 7:14 PM

    [...] are many different negative effects of abusive head trauma (shaken baby syndrome) on a baby or child, including effects on the baby’s vision.  [...]

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